Flambe the Night Away
Indulge in a dramatic and decadent dessert with "Flambe the Night Away," a show-stopping recipe that's as fun to prepare as it is to eat. Perfectly caramelized bananas are simmered in a rich, buttery brown sugar sauce laced with warming cinnamon and fragrant vanilla. The highlight? A fiery flambé of dark rum that infuses the dish with bold flavor while dazzling your dinner guests. Served atop velvety scoops of vanilla ice cream, this quick and easy 20-minute recipe transforms simple ingredients into an elegant, restaurant-worthy treat. Whether you're hosting a special occasion or just craving something indulgent, "Flambe the Night Away" is the perfect choice for a spectacular dessert experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole Bananas
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.33 cup Dark rum
- 4 scoops Vanilla ice cream
Instructions
Peel the bananas and slice each one in half lengthwise.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat until it begins to foam.
Add the brown sugar to the skillet and stir until it dissolves, forming a smooth caramel sauce.
Sprinkle the ground cinnamon over the mixture and stir to combine.
Carefully place the banana slices in the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, spooning the caramel sauce over them to coat evenly.
Add the vanilla extract to the skillet and stir gently.
Pour the dark rum into a small, heatproof measuring cup or ladle. Carefully heat the rum by holding it over a lit burner or flame (or microwave it for 10-15 seconds if using an electric stove).
With a long lighter or match, ignite the rum and carefully pour it over the bananas in the skillet. Be cautious of the flames staying away from overhead cabinets or flammable objects.
Allow the flames to gently subside on their own as the alcohol burns off (this will take about 20-30 seconds).
Spoon the caramelized bananas and sauce over scoops of vanilla ice cream and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1844 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 75.0 g | 96% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.6 g | 228% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 238 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 234 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 246.5 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 182.9 g | ||
| Protein | 14.3 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 421 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 2326 mg | 49% | |
*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.
