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Bananas Ferguson
Bananas Ferguson
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Bananas Ferguson offers a dramatically simple dessert that's ready in minutes yet worthy of company. Ripe bananas caramelized in butter and brown sugar create an indulgent sauce, while the contrast of hot fruit and cold vanilla ice cream creates the perfect temperature play. This impressive two-ingredient wonder (plus ice cream) proves that sometimes the simplest preparations yield the most satisfying results. A perfect last-minute dessert that feels special enough for guests.
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Ingredients
banana
butter
brown sugar
vanilla ice cream
Directions
Take one ripe, but firm banana for two people.
Divide it into 4 quarters.
Sauté in butter and brown sugar, turning once.
Place one half on each dessert plate and cover with a 1/4" slice of vanilla ice cream.
Spoon some of the hot butter and sugar mixture from the skillet on each serving.
It's rich and tasty.
Servings\Yield
Serves 2
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 290; Total Fat: 16g (Saturated Fat: 10g); Cholesterol: 60mg; Sodium: 95mg; Total Carbohydrates: 38g (Dietary Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 32g); Protein: 3g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.
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🧑‍🍳 The Cook:  J. Carl Ferguson, Jr. 🔑 Keywords: desserts, fruit, banana
🗂️ Categories: 🍨 Desserts
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Bananas Ferguson was added on March 02, 2007 and last updated on July 27, 2025.
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