Bananas Foster Split
A luxurious twist on the classic sundae, Bananas Foster Split features caramelized bananas in a rich butter, brown sugar, and dark rum sauce, served over creamy vanilla ice cream for a quick yet elegant dessert.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
½ cup packed light-brown sugar
4 firm ripe bananas, peeled and halved lengthwise
¼ cup dark rum
Vanilla ice cream, for serving
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in brown sugar and cook 1–2 minutes until smooth and bubbling.
- Add bananas cut side down; cook 2 minutes until lightly caramelized, then turn and cook 1–2 minutes more.
- Carefully pour in dark rum; flambé if desired and safe, letting flames subside naturally.
- Cook 1 more minute until sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve bananas immediately over scoops of vanilla ice cream, spooning sauce over top.
Notes
Use firm, ripe bananas to hold their shape.
Substitute apple or orange juice for a non-alcoholic version.
Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for warm spice flavor.
Sauce can be made ahead and reheated before adding bananas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 48g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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