Best 3 Southern Living Banana Foster Dessert Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Southern Living Banana Foster Dessert, a harmonious blend of caramelized bananas, vanilla ice cream, and a luscious rum sauce, all elegantly arranged atop a crispy phyllo shell. This extraordinary dessert symphony tantalizes the taste buds with its contrasting textures and symphony of flavors.

Journey through the article to discover a treasure trove of delectable dessert variations. Embark on a culinary adventure with the classic New Orleans-style Banana Foster, where bananas bask in a warm embrace of melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and banana liqueur, ignited with a dramatic flambé. Delight in the simplicity of Easy Banana Foster, a delightful alliance of bananas, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract, culminating in a luscious sauce to adorn pancakes, waffles, or ice cream.

For a unique twist, explore the Banana Foster Bread Pudding, where slices of French bread soak up a creamy custard infused with caramelized bananas and spices, resulting in a decadent and comforting dessert. Dive into the depths of Banana Foster Cheesecake, a harmonious union of a creamy cheesecake filling swirled with caramelized bananas, encased in a graham cracker crust, and topped with a delicate caramel drizzle.

Quench your thirst with the refreshing Banana Foster Milkshake, a playful blend of vanilla ice cream, caramelized bananas, and milk, swirled together to create a luscious and satisfying treat. And for a delightful grab-and-go option, relish the Banana Foster Hand Pies, where flaky puff pastry envelopes a sweet filling of caramelized bananas, brown sugar, and spices, perfect for picnics or on-the-go snacking.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

25 BEST SOUTHERN‌ ‌DESSERT COLLECTION



25 Best Southern‌ ‌Dessert Collection image

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Desserts     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 25

Hummingbird Cake
Trisha Yearwood Banana Pudding Recipe
Southern Sweet Potato Pie
Patti Labelle's Peach Cobbler
The Best Southern Pecan Pie
Bananas Foster
Paula Deen's Ooey Gooey Butter Cake
Old Fashioned Raisin Cake
Louisiana Crunch Cake
Southern Sweet Tea Lemon Cake
Old Southern Chocolate Pecan Sheet Cake
Mississippi Mud Cake
Beignets
Southern Buttermilk Chess Pie Recipe
Chocolate-Mayonnaise Cake
Louisiana Bread Pudding
Strawberry Cobbler Recipe
Punch Bowl Cake Recipe
Kentucky Transparent Pie
Million Dollar Pound Cake
Tennessee Mountain Stack Cake
Key Lime Pie
Coconut Layer Cake
Chocolate Cobbler
Applesauce Cake

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a southern treat in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

DELIGHTFUL BANANAS FOSTER BREAD PUDDING



Delightful Bananas Foster Bread Pudding image

This was in a Southern Living Magazine - sounded divine! It is credited to Cafe Reconcile in New Orleans with flavors that "are destinctive in the original Brennan's Restaurant recipe for Bananas Foster." Anybody who has Brennan's Bananas Foster will tell you how WONDERFUL they are. I did not see a similar one on Zaar, so I am posting it - hope you enjoy!

Provided by Nursebarb

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 large eggs
1/2 cup whipping cream
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup rum
1 tablespoon banana extract
4 cups milk
1/4 cup butter
2 cups stale French bread cubes
1/2 cup butter
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup dark rum
1/2 teaspoon banana extract
2 bananas, sliced

Steps:

  • Stir together first 6 ingredients for pudding in large bowl.
  • Heat milk and butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat until melted, stirring constantly (do not boil).
  • Stir about one-fourth of hot milk mixture gradually into egg mixture, add to remaining hot milk mixture, stirring constantly.
  • Place bread cubes in a highly greased 13 x 9 inch baking dish.
  • Pour egg mixture evenly over bread; press bread to absorb mixture.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 45-55 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, and let stand 30 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with Bread Pudding Sauce:.
  • Combine butter, brown sugar, and remaining ingredients in a saucepan over medium-high heat, and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes (do not boil). Remove from heat.

BANANAS FOSTER CAKE



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Make and share this Bananas Foster Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
5 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
3 ripe bananas, mashed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 firm ripe bananas, sliced
6 tablespoons light brown sugar
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons dark rum
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
cinnamon stick
purchased praline

Steps:

  • Cake: preheat oven to 350°; beat butter and sugars at medium speed with an electric mixer until fluffy.
  • Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  • Beat at low speed until blended after each addition, stopping to scrape the bowl as needed.
  • Stir in the mashed bananas and vanilla.
  • Pour batter into 3 (8 inch) round cake pans coated with cooking spray for baking.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until a pick comes out clean.
  • Run a sharp knife around edges of pan; cool cake layers in pans of wire racks for 5 minutes; remove from pans to wire racks, and cool completely (about 1 hour).
  • Meanwhile, prepare glaze: bring brown sugar, corn syrup, and 3 tablespoons water to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring constantly.
  • Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute or until sugar dissolves; stir in butter, rum, and cinnamon.
  • Frosting: beat cream cheese and butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth; stir in milk and vanilla.
  • Pierce cake layers with a wooden pick; drizzle with Brown Sugar Rum Glaze; let stand for at least 10 minutes.
  • Spread 1/4 cup frosting on 1 cake layer; arrange half of banana slices over frosting.
  • Repeat procedures with a second cake layer, 1/4 cup frosting, and remaining half of banana slices.
  • Top with third cake layer; frost top and sides of cake with remaining frosting.
  • Garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 600.2, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 131.6, Sodium 323.9, Carbohydrate 87.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 63.7, Protein 6.6

Tips:

  • Use ripe bananas. This will ensure that the banana foster is sweet and flavorful.
  • Don't overcook the bananas. They should be soft and caramelized, but not mushy.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed skillet. This will help to prevent the bananas from burning.
  • Be careful when flambéing the bananas. Always point the pan away from your face and other people.
  • Serve the banana foster immediately. It is best enjoyed warm.

Conclusion:

Banana foster is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like it simple or with a variety of toppings, banana foster is sure to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give banana foster a try. You won't be disappointed.

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