Best 8 Bananas Foster Split Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable and indulgent dessert that combines the rich flavors of bananas, brown sugar, butter, cinnamon, and vanilla ice cream? Look no further than the classic Bananas Foster Split. This timeless treat has been tantalizing taste buds for decades and continues to be a favorite among dessert enthusiasts. In this guide, we'll take you on a culinary journey to uncover the best recipe for creating a mouthwatering Bananas Foster Split that will leave you and your loved ones utterly delighted.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

BANANAS FOSTER SPLIT



Bananas Foster Split image

Bananas are cooked in a buttery brown-sugar sauce; rum is added and ignited just before serving (the flames burn off the alcohol, leaving the flavor behind). Ice cream melts into the warm glaze.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
4 firm ripe bananas, peeled and halved lengthwise
1/4 cup dark rum
Vanilla ice cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Melt butter with sugar in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook, swirling skillet occasionally, until color deepens, about 3 minutes. Add bananas, cut sides down. Cook, swirling occasionally to make sure bananas are coated, 3 1/2 minutes. Flip bananas, and cook 2 1/2 minutes more.
  • Remove skillet from heat. Add rum. Return to medium heat, and cook about 10 seconds to allow rum to heat up. If using a gas stove, carefully tip the pan away from you until the vapors from the rum ignite. (Alternatively, light the rum with a long match.) When the flames subside, remove pan from heat. Serve bananas topped with vanilla ice cream.

BANANAS FOSTER



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 stick salted butter
1 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 bananas
1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1/2 cup dark rum
Dash cinnamon
Vanilla Ice Cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a heavy skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the brown sugar. Stir together and cook for a minute or two. Pour in the cream and stir it around to combine.
  • Peel the bananas and slice them on the bias inside the peel. Drop the slices into the pan. Next, add the chopped nuts and stir them into the sauce. Then - and this is where you need to be a little careful - stir in the rum. Let it start to bubble, and then carefully use a long lighter to ignite it. (Be sure to have a lid handy in case you need to extinguish the flame.) Let the fire burn and go out (it'll only take about 30 seconds or so), and then stir in the cinnamon at the end. You may also cook the mixture without flambeing it.
  • Spoon it over a couple of scoops of vanilla ice cream and enjoy immediately.
  • Spoon bananas Foster over French toast, waffles or crepes. Substitute peaches, pears or cherries for the bananas. Of course, then it probably wouldn't be considered bananas Foster.

THE ULTIMATE BANANA SPLIT



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons baking powder
2 tablespoons bakers' sugar (finely ground granulated sugar)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 yolks
1 1/2 cups club soda
2 bananas
Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
2 cups sugar
1/4 cup water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup heavy cream
Pinch kosher salt
1 pint vanilla bean ice cream
1/4 cup banana chips
1/4 cup toasted pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat your oil in a heavy-based pot for deep-frying to 365 degrees F.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Make a well in the center and add the yolks and club soda. Using a whisk, stir from the inside working your way out, slowly incorporating the dry ingredients without forming any lumps. Peel the bananas and dip in the batter to coat well. Fry in hot oil for 4 to 5 minutes until batter is puffy and golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  • While bananas are cooking, prepare caramel sauce. Combine the sugar and water in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Cook, swirling the pot around, until the mixture is a deep caramel color and looks like syrup, about 8 minutes. Add the butter then carefully pour in the cream (it will bubble up) and continue to cook for another minute. Add a pinch of salt and cool before serving.
  • To serve the banana split, cut the bananas lengthwise and top with a large scoop of vanilla bean ice cream. Pour warm caramel sauce over the top and finish with a sprinkle of banana chips and toasted pecans.

BANANAS FOSTER II



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On Father's Day we all tried this delicious dessert, which everyone loved. Bananas warmed in buttery rum sauce over vanilla ice cream.

Provided by BUTTERMEBREAD

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup butter
⅔ cup dark brown sugar
3 ½ tablespoons rum
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 bananas, peeled and sliced lengthwise and crosswise
¼ cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 pint vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • In a large, deep skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in sugar, rum, vanilla and cinnamon. When mixture begins to bubble, place bananas and walnuts in pan. Cook until bananas are hot, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve at once over vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.8 calories, Carbohydrate 73.2 g, Cholesterol 59.5 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 146.1 mg, Sugar 60.8 g

BANANA SPLIT FREEZE



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Cut down on hostess duties by preparing this frosty sensation ahead of time. The pretty dessert features strawberry ice cream as well as a layer of rich chocolate. "My children request this for their birthday cakes," notes Shirley Buehler of Minnetonka, Minnesota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 15-20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup plus 6 tablespoons butter, divided
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
3 medium ripe bananas, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 quarts strawberry ice cream, softened
2 cups chopped pecans
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the milk, chocolate chips and 1/2 cup butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until melted and smooth. Stir in confectioners' sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Cool to room temperature., Meanwhile, melt remaining butter; stir in cracker crumbs. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. dish; freeze for 10 minutes. Top with bananas, ice cream and pecans. Spread cooled chocolate mixture over top. Freeze for 1 hour. , Spread with whipped topping. May be frozen for up to 2 months. Remove from the freezer 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts :

CAMPFIRE BANANA SPLITS



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This was a recipe from my old Girl Scouting days. A very easy recipe for all ages that needs little adult supervision. Great for sleep-overs and backyard camping trips.

Provided by Toni Boncella Blyth

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Banana Dessert Recipes

Time 18m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 large bananas, unpeeled, stems removed
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 (10.5 ounce) package miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Preheat the grill for high heat.
  • Spray 4 sheets of aluminum foil, large enough to wrap bananas, with cooking spray.
  • Slice the peel of the banana from stem to bottom, while slicing the banana inside lengthwise. The bananas can be cut into slices instead if you like, (while still in the peel) for easier handling later.
  • Carefully open the banana just wide enough to place the chocolate chips and marshmallows inside the peel with the banana. Stuff with as much of the chocolate chips and marshmallows as desired.
  • Wrap the bananas with the aluminum foil and place on the grill or directly in the coals of a fire. Leave in long enough to melt the chips and the marshmallows, about 5 minutes. Unwrap bananas, open the peels wide, and eat with a spoon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545.1 calories, Carbohydrate 106.2 g, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 46.7 mg, Sugar 75.4 g

BANANAS FOSTER



Bananas Foster image

Try this easy rendition of a classic dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pint vanilla ice cream
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup dark-brown sugar
1/4 cup dark or gold rum
3 bananas, peeled, halved crosswise and then lengthwise

Steps:

  • Set ice cream out to soften. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter, sugar, and rum over medium-low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until smooth and bubbly, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Add bananas, and cook, gently swirling skillet, until bananas are just warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes. Scoop ice cream into bowls, and top with bananas and caramel sauce. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 g, Fat 19 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5 g

ALL-AMERICAN BANANA SPLIT



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In 1904, the first banana split recipe was made here in Latrobe, Pennsylvania by David Strickler, an apprentice pharmacist at a local drug store. We still use his original formula when we make banana splits in our restaurants. -Melissa Blystone, Valley Dairy

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium banana, peeled and split lengthwise
1 scoop each vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice cream
2 tablespoons sliced fresh strawberries or 1 tablespoon strawberry ice cream topping
2 tablespoons pineapple chunks or 1 tablespoon pineapple ice cream topping
2 tablespoons whipped cream
1 tablespoon chopped peanuts
1 tablespoon chocolate syrup
2 maraschino cherries with stems

Steps:

  • Place banana in a dessert dish; place scoops of ice cream between banana. Top with remaining ingredients. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful your Bananas Foster will be.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: If you add too many bananas to the pan at once, they will not cook evenly and will become mushy.
  • Cook the bananas over medium heat: This will help to prevent them from burning.
  • Add the butter and brown sugar gradually: This will help to prevent the sauce from becoming too thick or caramelizing too quickly.
  • Be careful when adding the rum: The rum can easily catch fire, so be sure to add it slowly and carefully.
  • Serve Bananas Foster immediately: This dish is best served warm, so don't let it sit for too long before enjoying it.

Conclusion:

Bananas Foster is a classic New Orleans dessert that is sure to impress your guests. It is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you are serving it as a special occasion dessert or simply as a weeknight treat, Bananas Foster is sure to be a hit.

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