Cajun
Bananas Foster
“Caramelized bananas flambéed with dark rum, served over a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream.”
Easy20 min
Where it comes from
Created in 1951 at Brennan's Restaurant in New Orleans, Bananas Foster celebrates the city's role as a major banana importer.
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What goes into it
Fruits
Herbs & Spices
Dairy & Fats
Sauces & Condiments
How it's made
- 1
Melt butter in a pan and add brown sugar and cinnamon.
- 2
Slice bananas and add to the pan, cooking until caramelized.
- 3
Pour in rum and banana liqueur, then ignite carefully to flambé.
- 4
Serve immediately over vanilla ice cream.
