Bananas Foster Belgian Waffles are a delightful and indulgent breakfast or brunch treat. They combine the flavors of caramelized bananas, a rich and boozy sauce, and fluffy Belgian waffles. Here’s how to make this delicious dish:
Ingredients:
For the Bananas Foster Topping:
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup dark rum (optional, for flambé)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- A pinch of salt
- Vanilla ice cream (optional, for serving)
For the Belgian Waffles:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
Prepare the Belgian Waffles:
- Preheat your Belgian waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs, then add the buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps in the batter are okay.
- Cook the waffles according to your waffle iron’s instructions until they are golden brown and crisp. Keep the cooked waffles warm while you prepare the Bananas Foster topping.
Make the Bananas Foster Topping:
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt to the melted butter. Stir to combine.
- Add the sliced bananas to the skillet and cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until they begin to soften and caramelize.
- If using dark rum, carefully remove the skillet from the heat, and add the rum. Return the skillet to the heat source and carefully ignite the alcohol with a long lighter or a match. Be cautious and stand back as the flames may shoot up briefly. Let the flames subside naturally. If you prefer not to use alcohol, simply skip this step.
- Continue to cook the bananas in the sauce for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the bananas.
Assemble and Serve:
- Place a cooked Belgian waffle on a serving plate.
- Spoon the hot Bananas Foster topping over the waffle.
- Optionally, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.
- Enjoy your Bananas Foster Belgian Waffles immediately while they’re warm and delicious.
This recipe combines the sweet and caramelized goodness of Bananas Foster with the delightful texture of Belgian waffles. It’s perfect for a special breakfast or brunch occasion.