Bananas Foster Recipe

Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare the Banana Mixture

In a large bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth.

Mix Wet Ingredients

Add the melted unsalted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract to the mashed bananas. Mix until well combined.

Combine Dry Ingredients

In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.

Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.

Fold in Macadamia Nuts

Gently fold in the chopped macadamia nuts.

Bake the Bread

Pour the batter into a greased 9x5-inch loaf pan. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool the Bread

Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Prepare the Bananas

Slice the ripe bananas in half lengthwise.

Make the Sauce

In a skillet, melt the 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and stir until dissolved.

Add Bananas and Rum

Gently place the banana halves into the skillet and cook for about 1-2 minutes on each side until they start to caramelize. Carefully add the dark rum and vanilla extract.

Flambé (Optional)

If desired, carefully ignite the rum with a long lighter to flambé, allowing the flames to burn off the alcohol, then extinguish.

Serve

Slice the warm macadamia banana bread and place it on a serving plate. Top each slice with the caramelized bananas and sauce. Add a scoop of Häagen-Dazs Vanilla Bean Ice Cream on the side.