Caramelized Banana Sundae – Creamy and Delicious
Warm caramelized bananas served over creamy vanilla ice cream with rich caramel sauce, whipped cream, and crunchy nuts. This easy dessert is ready in minutes and is perfect for family dinners, parties, or satisfying a sweet craving.
Ingredients
- 4 bananas ripe but firm
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- ½ cup whipped cream
- ¼ cup caramel sauce
- ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 4 maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Peel the bananas and slice them diagonally into thick pieces.
- Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Stir in the brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sea salt until a smooth caramel forms.
- Add the banana slices and gently cook for 1–2 minutes per side until lightly caramelized.
- Place scoops of vanilla ice cream into four serving bowls or sundae glasses.
- Spoon the warm caramelized bananas over the ice cream.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Top with whipped cream.
- Sprinkle with chopped pecans or walnuts.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use bananas that are ripe but still firm for the best texture.
- Avoid overcooking the bananas, or they'll become too soft.
- Serve immediately while the bananas are warm and the ice cream is cold.
- Try adding toasted coconut, chocolate sauce, or crushed cookies for extra flavor.
- Butter pecan or salted caramel ice cream also works wonderfully in this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Protein: 4g
- Total Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
- Sodium: 150mg
- Potassium: 480mg
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 42g
- Vitamin A: 650 IU
- Vitamin C: 9mg
- Calcium: 140mg
- Iron: 1mg