Mexican Bananas Flambe With Ice Cream (Platanos Flameados)

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 7

Mexican Bananas Flambe With Ice Cream Recipe (Platanos Flameados)

Mexican Bananas Flambe With Ice Cream (Platanos Flameados)

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

492

Sugar

48g

Fat

21g

Mexican Bananas Flambe With Ice Cream, also known as Platanos Flameados, is a popular dessert in Mexico that is often served at special occasions or as a treat for special guests. The dish consists of bananas that are sautéed in butter, sugar, and alcohol and then ignited to create an impressive flame. The resulting dish is a delicious combination of sweet banana flavors with a hint of alcohol and a creamy vanilla ice cream base. This dessert is easy to make but is sure to impress everyone who tries it.

Instructions

1.	In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter or margarine.
2.	Add the bananas to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
3.	Add the raw sugar, orange juice, lime juice, Kahlua, and rum to the skillet.
4.	Use a long match or lighter to carefully ignite the alcohol.
5.	Once the flames have died down, spoon the bananas and sauce over the vanilla ice cream in bowls. Serve immediately.

PROS

This dessert is easy to make and is sure to impress your dinner guests with its impressive flames.

The combination of bananas, sugar, and alcohol creates a delicious and unique flavor that will have everyone coming back for more.

CONS

This dessert contains alcohol, which may not be suitable for everyone.

Additionally, the flames can be dangerous if not handled properly, so it’s essential to be careful when igniting the alcohol.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, bananas are an excellent source of potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and dietary fiber.
The Kahlua and rum used in this recipe may also have some health benefits, such as reducing stress and increasing feelings of happiness in moderation.

	4 scoops vanilla ice cream
	4 bananas , peeled , cut lengthwise and into thirds
	1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
	1/4 cup raw sugar
	1/2 cup fresh orange juice
	2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
	2 tablespoons Kahlua
	1/4 cup light rum