CARAMEL BANANA PECAN SUNDAE: A Must-Try Delight!
A warm, gooey, buttery dessert with caramel goodness, featuring sliced bananas and toasted pecans served over vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- Pinch of salt
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1/3 cup toasted pecans
- Extra caramel sauce
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter until bubbling.
- Add brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir until dissolved and glossy.
- Add banana slices and cook 1–2 minutes per side until softened and caramelized (don’t overcook).
- Stir in heavy cream and a pinch of salt. Simmer 30 seconds until silky and thick. Remove from heat.
- Place warm caramel bananas into bowls. Top with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Sprinkle toasted pecans over the top and drizzle with extra caramel sauce. Finish with a tiny pinch of flaky salt if desired.
Notes
- Add a splash of dark rum to the caramel for a Bananas Foster twist.
- Swap pecans for walnuts or almonds.
- Serve over warm brownies for ultimate indulgence.
- Use slightly firm bananas so they hold shape.
- Toast pecans in a dry pan 2–3 minutes for deeper flavor.
- Assemble quickly while bananas are still warm for best contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/caramel-banana-pecan-sundae-recipe/