Salted Caramel Cream with Molasses Bananas
A luxurious dessert featuring silky salted caramel cream topped with warm molasses-glazed bananas. This elegant treat balances sweet, salty, and rich flavors with a comforting finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Sugar
- Butter
- Heavy cream
- Salt
- Vanilla extract
- Bananas, sliced
- Molasses
- Butter
- Brown sugar
- Cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt sugar over medium heat until it turns a deep amber color.
- Carefully add butter and stir until melted.
- Slowly pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously until smooth.
- Add salt and vanilla extract, then remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- In another pan, melt butter and add sliced bananas.
- Stir in molasses and brown sugar, cooking until the bananas are soft and coated in a thick sauce.
- Add cinnamon if desired.
- Spoon the caramel cream into serving bowls or glasses.
- Top with the warm molasses bananas.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Sprinkle toasted pecans or walnuts for added crunch.
- Drizzle melted chocolate for extra richness.
- Add spices like nutmeg or cardamom for variation.
- Use coconut cream as a dairy-free alternative.
- Serve with cake, biscuits, or ice cream for a layered dessert.
- Store components separately in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat bananas gently before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
