Bananas Foster with Fresh Cream | Cajun 911 Cuisine
Bananas Foster is an iconic New Orleans dessert, and this Cajun 911 version honors that legacy with rich, buttery caramelized bananas, dark rum, brown sugar, and warm cinnamon. Finished with freshly whipped cream, this dessert delivers the perfect warm-meets-cool contrast that feels indulgent, nostalgic, and unmistakably Louisiana.
INGREDIENTS
Bananas Foster
2–3 ripe bananas, sliced lengthwise or into thick rounds
4 Tbsp butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla extract
2–3 Tbsp dark rum (for flambé)
Optional: pinch of nutmeg
Optional: splash of banana liqueur
Fresh Cream
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1–2 Tbsp powdered sugar or cane syrup
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Make the Fresh Cream
Chill a mixing bowl. Whip the cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
2. Caramelize the Sauce
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Cook until bubbly and syrupy.
3. Add the Bananas
Add bananas to the caramel sauce. Cook 1–2 minutes per side until softened but not mushy.
4. Flambé (Optional)
Carefully add rum to the edge of the pan. Ignite with a long lighter and allow the flame to burn out naturally.
5. Serve
Serve the bananas and sauce over ice cream, pound cake, French toast, or biscuits. Top with fresh whipped cream.
SERVING IDEAS
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Spoon over vanilla ice cream or butter pecan ice cream
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Serve on warm pound cake or French toast
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Add to biscuits for a Southern-style dessert
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Finish with toasted pecans for texture
NOTES
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Use firm-ripe bananas so they hold their shape
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Rum is optional; simmer the sauce instead of flambéing if preferred
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Toasted pecans add excellent crunch and depth
RECIPE PAIRINGS AND HELPFUL LINKS
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Pair with brunch favorites like French toast or biscuits
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Serve alongside Cajun coffee or after-dinner cocktails
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Link to your Southern & Cajun Desserts category
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Link to your Amazon storefront for skillets or mixers
