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Banana Foster — traditional dish from New Orleans, United States
Dessert Vegetarian

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Nutritional Values

🔥450kcal
💪4gProtein
🌾60gCarbs
🥑20gFat
🌿4gFibre
⚖️250 gServing

* Per serving · 250 g. May vary.

Allergens

🥛 Dairy

Banana Foster

How to order / say it
Say it Banana Foster — [buh-nan-uh FAW-ster]
Order I'd like the banana foster, please.
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Dessert of bananas cooked in butter, sugar, and rum.

Why try it?

Though originating in New Orleans, Banana Foster found its way to Las Vegas, capturing the city's love for theatrical and rich desserts. It is a celebration of indulgence, often dramatically flambéed tableside in true Las Vegas fashion.

How it tastes

The bananas become soft and sweet, absorbing the luscious buttery caramel sauce. When flambéed with rum, you get a deep, aromatic richness paired with the sweet and creamy accompaniment of vanilla ice cream for an irresistible dessert experience.

Origin & History — first documented: 1951

Bananas Foster was created in New Orleans in the 1950s but swiftly became a favorite in Las Vegas for its dramatic presentation. It represents the glitz and indulgence Las Vegas dining is known for, offering both a visual and gustatory spectacle.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 4 bananas
  • 🥛 50 g butter
  • 🍯 100 g brown sugar
  • 🍷 50 ml dark rum
  • 🧂 5 g cinnamon
  • 🥛 200 g vanilla ice cream

Method

  1. 1 Melt butter and sugar in a pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add bananas and cook until softened.
  3. 3 Pour in rum and flambé carefully until the alcohol burns off.
  4. 4 Serve immediately over vanilla ice cream with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

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