This Bananas Foster Cobbler brings the drama of New Orleans’ most famous dessert to your Sweet Sundae in an easier, more shareable format. Bananas caramelize in brown sugar and butter, then get a splash of dark rum before being topped with tender cobbler batter that bakes into a golden crust. It captures all the sophisticated flavors of the tableside classic without the pyrotechnics—perfect for dinner parties, special occasions, or anytime you want to serve something that feels both elegant and comforting.
Bananas Foster Cobbler
Recipe by Layla Williams
Bananas Foster Cobbler transforms the iconic flambéed dessert into cozy cobbler form with rum-caramelized bananas beneath a golden, sugar-crusted topping.
Course: Dessert
/Cuisine: American
/Difficulty: Medium
Servings
8
Prep time
20 minutes
Cooking time
40 minutes
Calories
300 kcal
1 hour
Ingredients
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup brown sugar
4 units bananas
¼ cup dark rum
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk
¼ cup granulated sugar
Directions
1.
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius). Butter a baking dish and set it aside for later.
2.
Melt half a cup of unsalted butter and brown sugar in a pan over medium heat until it bubbles.
3.
Slice the bananas into half-inch pieces and add them to the bubbling mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
4.
Stir in the dark rum carefully, allowing the alcohol to cook off for about two minutes.
5.
In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt to prepare the cobbler crust topping.
6.
Mix in the milk gradually to the dry ingredients until a smooth batter forms. It should be lump-free.
7.
Pour the banana mixture into the prepared baking dish, followed by spreading the cobbler batter over it.
8.
Sprinkle the top with granulated sugar for extra sweetness and a slight crunch once baked.
9.
Bake in the preheated oven for about thirty to forty minutes until the top is golden brown.
10.
Allow the cobbler to cool down slightly before serving, as this will enhance the banana and rum flavors.
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
300kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
4
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg