Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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1
servings
1 tbsp

unsalted butter

melted

2 tsp

dark brown sugar

1 unit

banana

peeled, halved lengthwise and crosswise

1 pinch

cinnamon

1 tsp

banana liqueur

1 unit

light rum

1 unit

vanilla ice cream

for serving

Step 1
~2 min

Melt butter and brown sugar in a small frying pan over medium heat.

Step 2
~2 min

Add banana pieces to the pan.

Step 3
~2 min

Sauté banana pieces until lightly browned, turning once.

Step 4
~2 min

Sprinkle with cinnamon.

Step 5
~2 min

Remove the pan from heat.

Step 6
~2 min

Add banana liqueur and rum to the pan.

Step 7
~2 min

Carefully ignite the sauce with a long-reach lighter to flambé.

Step 8
~2 min

Spoon the flaming sauce over the banana pieces until the flame is extinguished.

Step 9
~2 min

Serve warm banana pieces and sauce over vanilla ice cream.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use ripe but firm bananas for best results.

Be careful when flambéing.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Sauce can be prepared ahead, but flambé just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve immediately after flambéing.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coffee
Espresso

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

New Orleans, USA

Cultural Significance

A classic dessert often associated with New Orleans cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Mardi Gras
Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Dinner party
Date night
Celebration

Popularity Score

75/100