Description
A quick and easy recipe for a delicious dessert featuring caramelized bananas served over vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe banana
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon dark rum
- 1 scoop vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- In a small skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the brown sugar and cinnamon, stirring until the mixture is bubbly and well combined.
- Slice the banana in half lengthwise and place it cut-side down in the skillet.
- Cook for about 1-2 minutes until the banana is caramelized, then carefully flip it over.
- Add the dark rum and let it cook for another minute, allowing the alcohol to cook off.
- Remove from heat.
- Serve the caramelized banana over a scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzling the sauce from the skillet on top.
- Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the dark rum with a splash of vanilla extract.
- Add chopped nuts, such as pecans or walnuts, for extra crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: Net Carbs: 58g
- Fat: 22g
- Protein: 3g