When it comes to dazzling dinner guests this classic dessert from the Big Easy is tough to beat. At Commander's Palace in the Garden District diners were delighted when we flambe'd it on a gueridon right at their table. Then they'd fall silent as they devoured the delicious dessert!

The recipe was originally created by a regular customer of Brennan’s, one of New Orleans most famous restaurants. The customer was named Richard Foster and his creation is often the finale of a sumptuous breakfast at Brennan’s. It also makes for a spectacular dessert at many an upscale New Orleans’ dinner. We love using the velvety custard vanilla ice cream for this classic.

Ingredients for 2 Servings

• 2 Tablespoons of butter
• 4 Tablespoons of brown sugar
• 2 Ripe bananas; peeled, cut in half, and sliced lengthwise
• 1 Teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1 Ounce of banana liqueur
• 2 Ounces of white rum
• 4 Scoops of vanilla ice cream

Preparation

1. Melt butter and brown sugar together in a saute pan or chafing dish.
2. Sprinkle in cinnamon.
3. Add in bananas and toss together.
4. Add in both the banana liqueur and the rum.
5. Ignite.
6. Let the flames die out.
7. Serve over ice cream.