Banana Flambée: recipe for a simple but spectacular dessert

Difficulty: Easy
Preparation: 10 mins
Cooking time: 5 mins

Ingredients for 2 people:

• 2 ripe bananas
• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 2 tablespoons of brown sugar
• A pinch of cinnamon powder
• 50 ml of dark rum
• 25 ml banana liqueur (optional)
• Vanilla ice cream for serving

Preparation :

1. Peel the bananas and cut them in half lengthwise. Reserve them.
2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture begins to bubble.
3. Place the bananas in the pan, cut side down. Cook them for about 1-2 minutes on each side, until golden and caramelized.
4. Pour the rum and banana liqueur over the bananas. Use a long match to ignite the alcohol. Let the flames go out on their own, which should take a few seconds.
5. Serve the flambéed bananas directly with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Banana flambée is perfect to end a meal on a sweet and flamboyant note. This dish, originally from the Caribbean, combines the sweetness of ripe bananas with the rich aroma of rum.

Bon Appétit !