Description
A rich and flavorful Bananas Foster topping for mini cheesecakes, combining caramelized bananas with a hint of rum.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 2 to 4 bananas, depending on size, sliced on the bias
- 1/2 cup dark rum
- 12 mini cheesecakes
Instructions
- Place a skillet over medium heat and melt the butter.
- Add the brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well and cook until the sugar dissolves, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Gently stir in the sliced bananas and cook until softened but not mushy, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the rum.
- Return the skillet to medium heat and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Let the topping cool for 2 minutes.
- Arrange the cheesecakes on a serving platter.
- Spoon a heaping tablespoon of the topping over each cheesecake.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm bananas for best texture.
- Adjust the rum amount to taste.
- Serve warm for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg