Flaming Bananas

Ignite your dessert game with this show-stopping recipe for Flaming Bananas, a quick and easy treat that's as dramatic as it is delicious. Perfectly ripe bananas are caramelized in a rich buttery sauce infused with brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla, then flambéed with dark rum for a dazzling finale. The warm, velvety sauce is poured over creamy vanilla ice cream, creating an irresistible contrast of flavors and textures. Ready in just 20 minutes, this elegant dessert is ideal for dinner parties or family celebrations. Impress your guests with this simple yet unforgettable flaming dessert that’s sure to leave a lasting impression!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 whole Bananas
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 0.25 cups Dark rum
• 2 cups Vanilla ice cream

Directions

Step 1

Peel the bananas and slice them in half lengthwise. Set them aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the brown sugar and stir until it dissolves completely, creating a smooth caramel sauce.

Step 4

Sprinkle the ground cinnamon into the skillet and stir to combine.

Step 5

Gently place the bananas into the caramel sauce, cut side down. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened and lightly caramelized.

Step 6

Carefully flip the bananas and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Step 7

Add the vanilla extract and stir gently to combine without breaking the bananas.

Step 8

Remove the skillet from the heat and carefully pour the dark rum into the skillet.

Step 9

Using a long lighter or a match, ignite the rum to flambé the sauce. Allow the flames to die down naturally, which should take about 30 seconds.

Step 10

Spoon the caramelized bananas and sauce over scoops of vanilla ice cream in serving bowls.

Step 11

Serve immediately and enjoy the dramatic, flavorful dessert!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	883.8 grams (883.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1611

Total Fat 74.20g	95%
Saturated Fat 45.10g	226%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 235mg	78%
Sodium 216mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 200.00g	73%
Dietary Fiber 13.10g	47%
Total Sugars 137.10g
Protein 14.00g	28%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 374mg	29%
Iron 2mg	8%
Potassium 2251mg	48%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.8%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 52.5%