Servings:six to eight.
Created at Brennan’s restaurant in New Orleans in 1951, this classic dessert was named after loyal customer Richard Foster. Firm, ripe bananas are sautéed in a rum-infused caramel sauce, then flambéed in front of diners and spooned over vanilla ice cream. For extra pyrotechnics, throw a pinch of cinnamon onto the sauce as it flames.
Read the Test Kitchen blog for tips onflambéing safely.
Turn the bananas onto their flat sides. Remove the pan from the heat and pour in the rum. Set the pan over high heat andcarefully ignite the rumwith a long match or grill lighter. Gently shake the pan until the flame subsides. Remove from the heat.
Place a generous scoop of ice cream in 6 to 8 individual heatproof dessert bowls. Arrange 2 to 3 pieces of sautéed banana around each scoop of ice cream. Spoon on the sauce and serve immediately.
Very delicious recipe and a nice spectacle meal. Don’t burn your kitchen down. You can also cut the bananas into rings.
Excellent recipe! I made this along with waffles, bacon, and Mimosas for my fiancé and I to enjoy for her birthday breakfast this morning and she enjoyed every bite.
This was a favorite dessert when we lived near New Orleans. I haven't tried it yet (I hate those reviews) but this recipe looks luscious and authentic.
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