Flambéed Bananas

Name: Flambéed Bananas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: International
Ingredients: 2 bananas (very ripe); 30 g of butter; 40 g of brown sugar; 1 vanilla bean (or vanilla extract); 1 pinch of cinnamon; 4 cl of gold rum; 2 scoops of vanilla ice cream; 1 tbsp of lemon juice

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These bananas are pan-fried in butter and sugar, then flambéed with rum. 🔥 They are served hot with vanilla ice cream.

Total time: 25 min
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 10 min
Difficulty: Easy
Per person: €2.00

By the CookinBreak team

Ingredients 8

servings

Estimated cost €4.00

Equipment

Skillet
Spatula
Spoon
Knife

Instructions

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Peel the bananas, then cut them in half lengthwise. You can squeeze a little lemon over them to keep them from browning.

Place the skillet over medium heat and melt the butter until it foams slightly.
Add the brown sugar and let it melt to make a golden, glossy caramel.
Gently place the bananas in the skillet. Cook them for on each side until they are nicely golden and tender.
Add the vanilla and cinnamon (optional). Stir gently to coat the bananas.
Pour the rum into the skillet. Off the heat, bring a flame near to flambé. Let the flame die out naturally.
Arrange the bananas on plates, drizzle generously with hot caramel and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition facts

per serving · estimate

295kcal

Protein2 g3%
Carbs50 g69%
Fat9 g28%
Fiber3 g

Share of each nutrient in the calories of one serving.

Good to know

Chef's tip

Add a pinch of salt to your caramel: it instantly enhances all the flavors and makes the caramel taste even more intense 😋✨🧂!

Freezing : Can you freeze this recipe?

Not recommended

Cooked bananas do not freeze well, texture is altered.

Storage : How long does it keep?

Dish is made to order, the bananas would soften, the ice cream would melt.

Making ahead : Can you make it the day before?

Same day

Enjoyed hot with melting ice cream. Ingredients prepared just before.

Reheating : How do you reheat it?

Not relevant. Dish is meant to be eaten immediately after preparation.

Variations

Squeeze a little lemon over the bananas to keep them from browning.
Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Drizzle generously with hot caramel.

Mistakes to avoid

Flambéing near the burner: pour in the rum, then move the skillet away from the heat before bringing a flame near.
Cooking too long: 2 minutes on each side is enough.
Serving lukewarm: serve immediately.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make flambéed bananas?

Cut the bananas in half, melt the butter, add the sugar for a golden caramel, cook the bananas 2 minutes per side, add vanilla and cinnamon, pour in the rum and flambé.

How do you flambé with rum?

Pour 4 cl of amber rum into the skillet, then, off the heat, bring a flame near to ignite it. Let the flame die out naturally before plating.

How do you serve the bananas?

Arrange the bananas on plates, drizzle generously with hot caramel and add a scoop of vanilla ice cream, then serve immediately.

Which bananas should you choose?

Very ripe bananas, peeled and cut in half lengthwise. You can squeeze a little lemon over them to keep them from browning.