Best 4 Bourbon Bananas Foster Recipes

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Bourbon Bananas Foster is a classic dessert that combines the flavors of sweet, caramelized bananas, buttery sauce, and a hint of bourbon whiskey. This delectable treat is a staple of New Orleans cuisine and is sure to impress your family and friends. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality dessert that will be the highlight of your next gathering.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

BOURBON BANANAS FOSTER



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 8m

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
3 slightly under-ripe bananas, halved crosswise, then lengthwise
1/3 cup bourbon
4 slices pound cake
4 scoops vanilla ice cream

Steps:

  • 1. In a large skillet, cook the butter and brown sugar over medium-high heat, stirring until the butter melts. Add the bananas and gently turn to coat. Once the sauce begins to bubble, add the bourbon. 2. Using a long match or igniter, light the mixture. Cook until the flames subside. Alternatively, simmer the bourbon, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens to the consistency of honey, about 2 minutes. 3. Divide the cake among the serving dishes and drizzle with some of the bourbon sauce. Top with the ice cream, then the bananas and remaining sauce. Serve immediately.

BANANAS FOSTER BELGIAN WAFFLES



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As a special treat for my mother, I created this recipe, which includes one of her favorite desserts and one of her favorite breakfast items. This creation also goes great with French toast, so make this as a special treat to your mom or any mom. Also a nice way to impress anyone with a special breakfast. I hope you enjoy as much as my mom did.

Provided by prell2k4

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ⅓ cups milk
⅓ cup melted butter
2 teaspoons baking powder
¼ cup butter
⅔ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons rum flavored extract
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup whole pecans
½ cup pancake syrup (i.e. Mrs. Butterworth's®)
3 bananas, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 cup heavy cream
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat a Belgium waffle iron. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, white sugar, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
  • Whisk together the eggs, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and milk in a bowl. Stir in the melted butter and flour mixture until a slightly lumpy batter forms. Cook the waffles in the preheated iron until steam stops coming out of the seam, about 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt 1/4 cup of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the brown sugar, rum extract, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Bring to a simmer, the stir in the pecans and continue simmering for 1 minute. Stir in the pancake syrup and bananas, continue cooking until the bananas soften, about 4 minutes.
  • Beat the heavy cream, 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla and confectioners' sugar with an electric mixer in a medium bowl until firm peaks form.
  • Once waffles are done, spoon bananas Foster sauce over waffle and top with a dollop of whip cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1096.3 calories, Carbohydrate 127.5 g, Cholesterol 298.7 mg, Fat 60.3 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 33.5 g, Sodium 960.8 mg, Sugar 71.9 g

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

BANANAS FOSTER



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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

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas for the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the bananas. They should be in a single layer so that they can caramelize evenly.
  • Be careful not to overcook the bananas. They should be soft and slightly caramelized, but still hold their shape.
  • Use a good quality bourbon for the best flavor. A smooth, mellow bourbon will work best.
  • Serve the bananas foster immediately after cooking. They are best when they are hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Bananas foster is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. It is the perfect way to end a special meal. With its sweet, caramelized bananas, rich bourbon sauce, and creamy vanilla ice cream, bananas foster is sure to impress your guests. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give bananas foster a try. You won't be disappointed.

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