Flambéed bananas, also known as flaming bananas, are a classic dessert that is both visually appealing and delicious. The process involves briefly igniting a mixture of alcohol and sugar over the bananas, creating a spectacular flame. This technique caramelizes the bananas, giving them a unique flavor and texture. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of showmanship, you can easily prepare this stunning dish at home. Whether you're entertaining guests or simply looking for a special treat, flaming bananas are sure to impress.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
RICE PUDDING WITH FLAMING BANANAS
Steps:
- Combine the milk, rice, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook at a low simmer, stirring frequently, until the rice is tender, 35 to 40 minutes. In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup sugar, the egg yolks, vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and the nutmeg. Add this mixture to the rice and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, for about 4 minutes, or until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat and let cool.
- Mix together 1/2 cup cream, the remaining 1 tablespoon sugar, and the rum, in a mixing bowl. Using a handheld mixer, beat until soft peaks form. Fold into the cooled rice mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Stir in the brown sugar, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Add the remaining cinnamon and the bananas. Cook for 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat and add the liqueur. Place the pan back over the heat and flame the liqueur. Shaking the pan constantly, cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup cream and remove from the heat. Spoon the banana sauce in each of 4 bowls. Spoon the pudding into the bowls and top with a little more banana sauce. Garnish with confectioners' sugar, ground cinnamon, and cinnamon sticks.
FLAMING BANANAS
Easy, tasty very impressive dessert. Prepare this dessert in front of your guests it only takes a few minutes from start to enjoying it The secret to igniting the rum is to just have it warmed not boiled or you will evaporate all the alcohol and it won't ignite. This is a Mexican dessert and if from Better Homes & Gardens "Cooking Mexican". It is perfect served over Vanilla Ice Cream but you may have it on it's own
Provided by Bergy
Categories Dessert
Time 19m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Measure everything out ahead of time.
- Toss the sliced bananas in the lemon juice to stop them from discoloring, set aside.
- Melt the butter/margerine in a 10" skillet, stir in the brown sugar, orange juice & lime juice.
- Cook, stirring, over medium heat for apprx 4-5 minutes or until the sauce is syrupy.
- Add bananas, gently stir and just heat through-3 minutes.
- Stir in the coffee liquer and transfer to a heated chafing dish or a heated dish. Place it on the Serving table.
- Heat rum in a small skillet over low heat - only warm it.
- Remove from heat and at the table ignite it and pour the flaming rum over the bananas.
- Immediately serve over Vanilla Ice cream or on it's own - Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.9, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 61.5, Carbohydrate 43.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 30.4, Protein 1.5
HOLIDAY FONDUE RECIPES FROM THE MELTING POT: BACON & BRIE CHEESE, FLAMING TURTLE CHOCOLATE AND BANANAS FOSTER RECIPE - (4.6/5)
Provided by MJH
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- BACON & BRIE CHEESE FONDUE Mix the shredded Emmenthaler and Gruyere Cheese and toss it with cornstarch to aid in thickening and improve the viscosity of the fondue. Place a metal bowl over a saucepan filled with 2 inches of water. You may also use a conventional double boiler. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. When steam is visible, reduce the heat to medium. Add the white wine to bowl, and then add the Brie cheese. Using a fork, stir for approximately 30 seconds, slightly breaking up the Brie cheese in the base. Add the bacon and continue to stir the contents of the bowl. Add 1/3 of the shredded cheese blend and stir using the fork until fully incorporated into liquid. Then add another 1/3 and continue stirring until melted. Last, add the rest of the cheese and stir using a circular whipping motion until smooth. Squeeze the lemon juice into the melted fondue and then add fresh ground black pepper. Fold these two ingredients into the cheese fondue 4-5 times. Top the fondue with the fresh chopped scallions. Use dippers such as bread cubes, vegetables, cubed sausage, and cornichons. FLAMING TURTLE CHOCOLATE FONDUE Heat melted chocolate in desired fondue pot. Pour the caramel syrup in a pool at the center of the warm chocolate. Add the rum to the pot and light with a long fireplace lighter. As the rum burns away, carefully stir the mixture together. Garnish with chopped pecans. Use dippers such as fresh fruits and berries, pound cake, brownies, cheesecake, etc. The possibilities are endless so be creative, have fun and enjoy! BANANAS FOSTER FONDUE Melt the chocolate in the top of a double boiler set over simmering water, stirring constantly; or place the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, stirring every 30 to 45 seconds. Place the banana slices in the bottom of a warm fondue pot. Pour the chocolate over the bananas. Add the caramel and stir gently. Add the liqueur and rum and stir gently to combine. Keep fondue warm over low heat.
FLAMING BANANAS - EASY & ELEGANT
I don't entertain often, but when I do I want to be SURE everything turns out right, so I skip the complicated stuff and use my go-tos, of which this is one. Elegant and tasty enough for company, but sooo easy and absolutely foolproof!
Provided by Martha Price
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Melt butter in a chafing dish or skillet. Stir in sugar and heat over medium heat until sugar melts.
- 2. Halve, then slice bananas lengthwise and add to butter-sugar mixture; turn to coat all sides. Pour in rum, keeping on medium heat.
- 3. Pour a little rum into a teaspoon, hold it over the flame of chafing dish, gas range, or other fire source until it flames. Use the flaming rum to light rum in skillet. Spoon flaming sauce over bananas several times. When flames die down, serve with vanilla (or other) ice cream.
FLAMING BANANAS (PLATANOS FLAMEADOS)
From Mexican Cooking Class Cookbook.
Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Categories Fruit Desserts
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Place 1 scoop ice cream in each of 4 dessert dishes in freezer.
- 2. Just before serving, peel bananas; cut lengthwise into halves. (If using regular bananas, cut each half crosswise into thirds.)
- 3. Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium high heat. Stir in piloncillo; add orange juice and lime juice. Cook, stirring frequently, until sauce is thick and syrupy, 6 to 8 minutes.
- 4. Add bananas to sauce; cook, turning gently, just to heat through and coat with sauce, about 1 minute. Gently stir in liqueur. Remove from heat.
- 5. Heat rum in very small saucepan over low heat just until barely warm to touch, about 30 seconds; do not allow to bubble. Pour rum over hot banana mixture; immediately ignite with long match. Stir with long-handled spoon until flames subside.
- 6. Place warm bananas around ice cream; spoon sauce over top. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Choose ripe bananas: The riper the bananas, the sweeter and more flavorful they will be.
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet: This will help to prevent the bananas from burning.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet: Cook the bananas in batches if necessary.
- Be careful not to overcook the bananas: They should be cooked until they are just tender, but not mushy.
- Serve the bananas immediately: They are best eaten fresh out of the skillet.
- Garnish the bananas with your favorite toppings: Such as whipped cream, ice cream, or chocolate sauce.
- For a boozy twist, add a splash of rum or liqueur to the skillet before cooking the bananas.
Conclusion:
Flaming bananas are a delicious and dramatic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give flaming bananas a try. You won't be disappointed!
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