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rum caramel banana bread sundae ~
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Rum Caramel Banana Bread Sundae

Rum Caramel Banana bread Sundae ~ homemade banana bread topped with rum caramel pecan sauce, vanilla ice cream and caramelized bananas.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Assembly time:10 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana bread desserts, easy holiday desserts
Servings: 6
Calories:

Ingredients

  • 1 loaf banana bread without nuts
  • 3 tablespoons butter divided
  • ¼ cup rum
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup caramel sauce
  • cup rough chopped pecans
  • 2 bananas
  • 1 1/2 gall vanilla ice cream

Instructions

  • Prepare the banana bread according to the recipe WITHOUT nuts.
  • Caramel Sauce: add the caramel sauce, 1 tablespoon of butter, cinnamon and pecans to a medium saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil then reduce the heat and simmer 5-7 minutes until it reduces slightly and thickens. NOTE: can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.
  • Before serving: In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter or enough to coat the bottom of the skillet.
  • Cut the banana bread into 1/2" slices then add it to the skillet over medium to medium-high heat (½ to 1 slice per person).
  • Slice the bananas and add to the skillet searing both sides of the bread and bananas. Remove from the skillet and cool to room temp.
  • Lay 1/2 or 1 full slice of banana bread on a plate. Top with a scoop of ice cream, Rum Caramel Sauce, and garnish with caramelized bananas. Optional: dust with powdered sugar.