Description
This Bananas Foster Ice Cream Sundae combines the classic flavors of caramelized banana, brown sugar, and rum with toasted coconut and macadamia nuts, served warm over creamy vanilla ice cream. Ready in just 5 minutes, it’s a decadent and easy dessert that’s perfect for a quick treat or special occasion.
Ingredients
Sundae Sauce
- 1.5 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1.5 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 banana (ripe, but firm, sliced)
- 2 Tablespoons rum
Toppings
- 1 Tablespoon unsweetened coconut (toasted)
- 1 Tablespoon macadamia nuts (chopped, toasted)
Ice Cream
- 1/2 cup vanilla ice cream
Instructions
- Melt the Butter and Sugar: In a sauté pan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter and brown sugar together until the mixture is smooth and begins to bubble.
- Caramelize Bananas: Add the sliced bananas to the pan and cook for a couple of minutes, stirring gently, until the bananas are coated in the caramelized sauce and it becomes bubbly.
- Add Rum: Pour in the rum carefully and continue cooking for another one to two minutes, allowing the alcohol to cook off and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Assemble Sundae: Spoon the warm bananas foster sauce over 1/2 cup of vanilla bean ice cream in a serving dish or bowl.
- Add Toppings: Sprinkle the toasted unsweetened coconut and chopped toasted macadamia nuts evenly over the top to add texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use firm, ripe bananas to prevent them from becoming too mushy during cooking.
- To toast coconut and macadamia nuts, lightly toast in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant.
- For an alcohol-free version, omit rum and add a splash of vanilla extract instead.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of warm sauce against cold ice cream.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
