Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAviary by Lavender Falls CafeBananas Foster Recipe

Bananas Foster Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

FILLED WITH MASCARPONE & TOPPED WITH CLASSIC NEW ORLEANS BANANAS FOSTER, CRÈME ANGLAISE & POWDERED SUGAR & DOLLOP OF WHIPPED CREAM.

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Ingredients

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Bananas Foster Topping

Crème Anglaise

Garnish

Method

Bananas Foster Topping

  1. 1

    Prepare the Bananas

    Peel the ripe bananas and slice them lengthwise. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Make the Sauce

    In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and cinnamon, stirring until the sugar is dissolved and the mixture is bubbly.

  3. 3

    Add Bananas

    Add the sliced bananas to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes until they are caramelized and coated in the sauce.

  4. 4

    Flambé

    Carefully add the dark rum to the skillet and ignite with a long lighter to flambé. Allow the flames to subside as the alcohol cooks off.

  5. 5

    Finish the Topping

    Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Set aside to cool slightly.

Mascarpone Filling

  1. 6

    Whip the Cream

    In a mixing bowl, combine the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whip until soft peaks form.

  2. 7

    Combine with Mascarpone

    Gently fold the whipped cream into the mascarpone cheese until well incorporated and smooth.

Crème Anglaise

  1. 8

    Heat the Milk and Cream

    In a saucepan, combine the milk and heavy cream and heat over medium heat until just below boiling.

  2. 9

    Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar

    In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and granulated sugar until pale and thick.

  3. 10

    Temper the Egg Mixture

    Slowly pour the hot milk mixture into the egg yolk mixture while whisking continuously to temper the eggs.

  4. 11

    Cook the Mixture

    Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook on low heat, stirring constantly until it thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.

  5. 12

    Add Vanilla

    Split the vanilla bean and scrape the seeds into the mixture. Stir well and strain through a fine sieve. Allow to cool.

Assembly and Serving

  1. 13

    Plate the Dish

    On each serving plate, place a portion of the mascarpone filling.

  2. 14

    Top with Bananas Foster

    Spoon the warm bananas foster topping over the mascarpone filling.

  3. 15

    Drizzle with Crème Anglaise

    Drizzle the crème anglaise around the plate.

  4. 16

    Garnish

    Dust with powdered sugar and add a dollop of whipped cream on top.

  5. 17

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your Bananas Foster!

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