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Bananas Foster Crisp

Irresistible Bananas Foster Crisp: A Cozy Dessert Delight

This Bananas Foster Crisp is a warm, cozy dessert that combines caramelized bananas with a buttery, crispy topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Banana Base
  • 8 medium bananas, cut into ¼ inch slices firm, not overripe
  • 4 tablespoon salted butter for caramel
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter for greasing the dish
  • ½ cup heavy cream can be substituted with half-and-half
  • ⅓ cup light corn syrup honey or agave can be used as alternatives
  • ⅔ cup light brown sugar dark brown sugar can be used for a deeper flavor
  • 6 tablespoon dark rum replace with rum extract for non-alcoholic version
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract use high-quality for best taste
For the Crisp Topping
  • 1 cup quick cooking oats not instant oats for the right texture
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour can substitute with almond flour for gluten-free option
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon adds warm spice note
  • ¼ teaspoon salt balances sweetness
  • ½ cup cold salted butter, cubed ensure it's cold for crumblier texture
  • ½ cup walnuts, roughly chopped can substitute with pecans or omit for nut-free option
For Serving
  • vanilla ice cream for serving alongside the warm crisp

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Bananas Foster Crisp
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 1.5 to 2-quart baking dish with 1 tablespoon of melted butter.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of salted butter and stir in ½ cup of heavy cream, ⅓ cup of light corn syrup, and ⅔ cup of light brown sugar until it bubbles gently and the sugar dissolves.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in 6 tablespoons of dark rum and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
  4. Gently add 8 sliced medium bananas to the caramel sauce and toss to coat before pouring the mixture into the greased baking dish.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix together 1 cup of quick cooking oats, ½ cup of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and ⅔ cup of brown sugar.
  6. Cut in ½ cup of cubed cold salted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  7. Stir in ½ cup of roughly chopped walnuts into the topping mixture.
  8. Evenly sprinkle the crisp topping over the caramelized bananas and bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes.
  9. Allow the dish to stand for about 5 minutes before serving warm with vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Choose firm bananas that are slightly green for best texture. Serve immediately for the best experience.

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