Islands Bananas Foster
Take your taste buds on a tropical getaway with Islands Bananas Foster, a decadent dessert that combines Caribbean-inspired flavors with a touch of theatrical flair. Perfectly ripe bananas are caramelized in a rich sauce of butter, dark brown sugar, and a splash of pure vanilla, then infused with creamy coconut milk for a luscious twist. The dish is flambéed with dark rum for an unforgettable dining experience, both in flavor and presentation. Topped with toasted coconut flakes and served alongside velvety vanilla ice cream, this quick 15-minute recipe is the ultimate indulgence for fans of tropical desserts. Treat yourself to this vibrant blend of sweetness and spice that’s as mesmerizing to make as it is to eat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cup coconut milk
- 0.25 cup dark rum
- 0.25 cup coconut flakes (toasted)
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
Instructions
Peel the bananas and slice them lengthwise into halves.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Stir in the brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Cook until the mixture thickens and forms a smooth caramel, stirring frequently (about 2-3 minutes).
Reduce the heat to medium-low and gently add the banana halves to the skillet, flat side down. Cook for 2 minutes per side, spooning the caramel sauce over the bananas as they cook.
Pour in the coconut milk, allowing the flavors to combine and the sauce to become creamy (approximately 1 minute).
Carefully add the dark rum to the skillet. Using a long-reach lighter or a match, ignite the alcohol to flambé the mixture. Let the flames subside naturally, which will take 30-60 seconds.
Remove the skillet from the heat once the flames have died down. Sprinkle the toasted coconut flakes over the bananas.
To serve, place each banana half onto a plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Drizzle the warm caramel sauce generously over the top.
Serve immediately and enjoy your tropical ‘Islands Bananas Foster’!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2197 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.1 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 62.6 g | 313% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 238 mg | 79% | |
| Sodium | 267 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 304.0 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.1 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 233.3 g | ||
| Protein | 16.2 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 470 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 2.6 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 2535 mg | 54% | |
*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.
