Indulge in the timeless classic of Bananas Foster, now made effortlessly in your slow cooker. This decadent dessert features caramelized bananas swimming in a luscious sauce of butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a hint of rum, all coming together to create a symphony of flavors. With just a few simple steps, you can have this New Orleans staple ready to impress your family and friends. Discover the magic of Bananas Foster in your slow cooker, along with two additional enticing recipes: Bananas Foster Ice Cream and Bananas Foster Bread Pudding. These delectable variations offer a refreshing twist on the traditional dessert, promising an unforgettable culinary experience.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW-COOKER BANANAS FOSTER
The flavors of caramel, rum and walnut naturally complement fresh bananas in this classic dessert made easy! -Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h10m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cut bananas in half lengthwise, then widthwise; layer in the bottom of a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. Combine the brown sugar, butter, rum, vanilla and cinnamon; pour over bananas. Cover and cook on low for 1-1/2 hours or until heated through., Sprinkle with walnuts and coconut; cook 30 minutes longer. Serve with ice cream or pound cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 462 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 99mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (59g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
SLOW-COOKER PINA COLADA BANANAS FOSTER
I took bananas Foster one step further and combined it with the flavors of my favorite tropical drink: a pina colada. Make sure you use underripe bananas, as their firm texture works best in this recipe. -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 2h10m
Yield 3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut bananas in half lengthwise, then widthwise. Layer sliced bananas and pineapple in bottom of a 1-1/2-qt. slow cooker. Combine butter, brown sugar, rum and coconut extract in small bowl; pour over fruit. Cover and cook on low until heated through, 2 hours. Sprinkle with toasted coconut. If desired, serve with coconut ice cream, vanilla wafers or cream-filled wafer cookies.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 63g carbohydrate (53g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
SLOW COOKER BANANAS FOSTER
Banana slices are cooked in a rich butter and rum sauce with walnuts and coconut. Serve warm over vanilla ice cream.
Provided by Ben S.
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes
Time 2h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Layer sliced bananas in the bottom of a slow cooker.
- Combine butter, brown sugar, rum, vanilla and cinnamon in a small bowl; pour over bananas.
- Cover and cook on Low for 2 hours. Top bananas with walnuts and coconut during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 539.2 calories, Carbohydrate 83.7 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 11.2 g, Sodium 100.9 mg, Sugar 68.6 g
Tips:
- Choose ripe, unblemished bananas for the best flavor and texture.
- Use a slow cooker with a 3-quart or larger capacity to ensure that all of the ingredients fit comfortably.
- If you don't have a slow cooker, you can make this recipe in a large saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently.
- To make a vegan version of this recipe, use vegan butter and brown sugar.
- Serve bananas foster immediately with ice cream, whipped cream, or vanilla wafers.
Conclusion:
Bananas foster is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. This slow cooker version is a great way to make bananas foster ahead of time, making it perfect for parties or potlucks. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and impressive dessert that everyone will love.
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