Bananas Foster Flambé (Easy Caramel Rum Dessert)
This easy bananas foster flambe is a warm caramel rum dessert that comes together fast and tastes amazing over ice cream. The bananas caramelize in a buttery brown sugar sauce, then get a quick flambe for extra flavor. It is simple, impressive, and perfect for date night or a fun family dessert.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 medium bananas peeled and sliced in half
- ¼ cup golden rum
- 2 Tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- In a 12-inch nonstick frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Once the butter is melted, stir in the brown sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon.
- Slice the bananas in half lengthwise and cut in half.
- Lay the bananas cut side down in the butter mixture. Cook for about 3 minutes, or until the bananas are caramelized on the underside and the sugar mixture has melted and become golden brown.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add the rum.
- Using a long match and in a well ventilated area , carefully ignite the rum.
- Allow the flame to burn out. Turn the bananas over. Return the pan to medium heat and stir in the cream. Baste the bananas with the caramel sauce for about 1 minute.
- Place 2 scoops of ice cream in a bowl and add banana's to the ice cream along with some of the sauce.