Cafe Foster
Indulge in the rich, tropical flavors of Café Foster—a decadent fusion of caramelized bananas, bold coffee notes, and a hint of spiced rum, all served over velvety vanilla ice cream. This quick and impressive dessert, inspired by the classic Bananas Foster, takes a delightful twist with brewed coffee creating a luscious, coffee-infused caramel sauce. The bananas are flambéed for a dramatic and flavorful finish, making it perfect for a dinner party showstopper or an elevated weeknight treat. Topped with whipped cream and optional crunchy pecans, Café Foster is a creamy, flavorful masterpiece that combines sophistication with indulgence in just 15 minutes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 whole ripe bananas
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 0.25 cup brewed coffee
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons dark rum
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup whipped cream
- 2 tablespoons crushed pecans (optional)
Instructions
Peel the bananas and slice them lengthwise into halves. Set aside.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved, creating a caramel-like mixture.
Pour in the brewed coffee and stir gently to combine.
Sprinkle ground cinnamon into the skillet and stir to incorporate the flavor.
Place the banana slices in the skillet, cut side down. Cook for 2-3 minutes until they soften and become caramelized, then flip and cook another 2 minutes on the other side.
Add the vanilla extract and give the mixture a gentle swirl.
Carefully pour the dark rum into the skillet and, using a long lighter, ignite it to flambé. Allow the alcohol to burn off and the flames to extinguish naturally (about 30 seconds).
Remove the skillet from heat, allowing the caramel-coffee sauce to slightly thicken.
To serve, place 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream in each dish. Top with the caramelized bananas.
Drizzle additional sauce from the skillet over the bananas and ice cream.
Finish with a generous dollop of whipped cream and sprinkle crushed pecans on top if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1414 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 74.0 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.0 g | 205% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 219 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 230 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 161.9 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.0 g | 29% | |
| Total Sugars | 122.8 g | ||
| Protein | 14.1 g | 28% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 406 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 1.3 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 1548 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
