How to Make Bananas Flambé - A Step-by-Step Guide

Bananas Flambé is a classic dessert that is sure to impress your guests with its rich and indulgent flavors. This delectable dish is made by caramelizing ripe bananas in a buttery brown sugar sauce, then adding a splash of rum and igniting it to create a dramatic flambe. The result is a warm and gooey treat that is perfect for topping off a special meal.

Originating in New Orleans, Bananas Flambé has long been a favorite in fine dining restaurants and is often prepared tableside for a...

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Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 fluid ounces banana liqueur
  • 4 medium bananas, peeled
  • 4 fluid ounces coffee-flavored liqueur (such as Kahlua®)
  • 4 scoops vanilla ice cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Melt butter in a medium skillet over low heat. Add brown sugar and cinnamon; stir frequently and cook until sugar dissolves and sauce is thick, about 3 minutes. Add banana liqueur.
  • Slice bananas in half lengthwise and gently place in the skillet. Cook for 1 minute, then gently turn and cook until brown and soft, about 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Add coffee-flavored liqueur and cook until hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Tip the skillet slightly and ignite the rum with a lighter. Remove skillet from the heat.
  • Scoop ice cream into 4 bowls. Add a banana to each bowl and pour warm sauce over top. Serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    570 cal.

    • Total Fat: 14g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 40mg
    • Sodium: 33mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 91g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 75g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 84mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 528mg