Uptown Bananas
Elevate your dessert game with Uptown Bananas, a decadent and effortless recipe that transforms humble bananas into a show-stopping treat. This indulgent dish features ripe bananas caramelized to perfection in a luscious blend of butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then bathed in a velvety cream sauce laced with vanilla. Finished with a sprinkle of toasted pecans or walnuts and a hint of sea salt for the perfect balance of sweetness and crunch, this dessert is as sophisticated as it is satisfying. Ready in just 20 minutes, Uptown Bananas is perfect for a quick weekday indulgence or an elegant dinner party closer. Serve them warm with a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream for the ultimate sweet sensation that will have everyone asking for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 0.25 cups toasted pecans or walnuts
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 2 scoops optional vanilla ice cream
Instructions
Peel the bananas and cut them in half lengthwise.
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add the brown sugar and cinnamon to the skillet, whisking until the sugar dissolves and the mixture becomes smooth, about 2 minutes.
Carefully place the bananas, cut-side down, into the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes until caramelized and golden.
Use a spatula to flip the bananas gently and cook on the other side for another 2 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract to the skillet and stir gently to combine.
Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
Remove the skillet from heat and sprinkle the bananas with toasted nuts and a pinch of sea salt.
Serve warm as is, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1782 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.2 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.2 g | 316% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 302 mg | 101% | |
| Sodium | 328 mg | 14% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 163.2 g | 59% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.1 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 104.6 g | ||
| Protein | 13.3 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 253 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 2114 mg | 45% | |
*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.
