Caramel Banana Foster Sundae With Toasted Pecans
A rich, quick dessert of warm bananas caramelized in brown sugar and butter, topped with toasted pecans and vanilla-scented caramel sauce. Perfect over ice cream or pancakes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
2–3 ripe bananas
4 tbsp unsalted butter
½ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup heavy cream
½ tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt
½ cup pecan halves, toasted
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp dark rum (optional)
Instructions
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Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes. Set aside.
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In the same skillet, melt butter and stir in brown sugar. Cook 2–3 minutes until thickened.
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Slowly add cream, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until smooth.
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Slice bananas and add to the caramel. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until tender.
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Add vanilla and pecans. If using rum, stir in and flambé carefully.
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Serve warm over ice cream or favorite dessert base
Notes
Use firm-ripe bananas for best texture. Coconut cream can be substituted for dairy-free option. Omit rum if preferred.