Next Level Bananas Foster Recipe
Prep Time:
5 minutes
Cook Time:
7 minutes
Servings:
2 Servings
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup chopped hazelnuts
  • 2 (ripe or slightly underripe) small bananas
  • 1 ½ tablespoons chocolate-hazelnut spread
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • ⅓ cup packed dark brown sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla bean paste or extract
  • ¼ cup spiced rum
  • 2 scoops ice cream, dulce de leche or preferred flavor
Directions
  1. In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, toast the hazelnuts until golden and fragrant.
  2. Transfer the nuts to a plate, and wipe out the saucepan.
  3. Peel and slice the bananas in half lengthwise.
  4. Prepare two plates, each with a swipe of chocolate hazelnut spread.
  5. In the same saucepan, heat butter, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla until the butter has melted, stirring.
  6. Continue to cook over medium-low heat until bubbling and slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
  7. Add the halved bananas, cut side down.
  8. Cook for 30 seconds undisturbed, then flip the bananas and cook an additional 30 seconds.
  9. Add rum to the pan, then tilt the pan toward the flame, or use a blowtorch to ignite it.
  10. Stir in the optional zest if using, then spoon the bananas onto the prepared plates.
  11. Finish each plate with a scoop of ice cream, toasted hazelnuts, and a generous spoon of the caramelized sauce left in the saucepan.
  12. Serve immediately.