Bananas Foster Crepes -

a plate of crepes with banana foster topping and a scoop of vanilla icecream

Bananas Foster Crepes

Bananas Foster crepes make a beautiful brunch dish or weeknight dinner-and-dessert in one. Crêpes are easier to make than you think!

Course Breakfast/Brunch, Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Servings servings (8-9 crepes)

Calories 502kcal

Author Ann Otis

Ingredients

Crepes

1 1/4 cup milk
2 eggs
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon melted butter for brushing the pan

Filling

1/4 cup light or dark brown sugar packed
3 tablespoons butter
4 just-ripe bananas peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch-thick coins
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup maple syrup or dark rhum if you plan to flambé!
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)*

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Instructions

Crepes

Add the milk, eggs, flour, sugar, and salt to a blender and process until smooth. Alternatively, use a food processor, or a bowl and an immersion blender or whisk, getting the lumps out as much as possible. The batter will be thin, with a consistency similar to heavy cream.
Transfer the batter to the refrigerator to chill for 30 mins, or up to 24 hours if making ahead.
Heat a 10-inch (medium) or larger non-stick pan on medium heat. Brush the bottom of the pan with melted butter.
Give the batter a good whisking before using. Pour about a 1/4 cup of batter into the pan, lifting and tilting the pan immediately to spread the batter as thinly and evenly as possible. Don't worry if it creeps up the side of the pan, this creates lovely crispy, waffly edges.
Let the crepe cook until the underside is golden brown, adjusting the heat as necessary to avoid burning. Flip, and cook an additional minute or so. Transfer to a plate and cover with a towel to prevent them from drying out.
Continue with the remaining batter, brushing the pan with additional butter, between each crepe. This yields about 8-9 crepes.

Bananas Foster

Heat a large pan over medium heat and add butter and brown sugar. Stir until melted and bubbly.
Stir in cinnamon, and add sliced bananas. Cook, flipping occasionally for a minute or two until softened but not mushy. Add vanilla and maple syrup and stir to combine*.
Arrange the crepes on plates as desired. You can fill them and roll them, or fold them into quarters and top with the bananas. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you wish.

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Notes

*If you want to flambé the bananas as in traditional Bananas Foster, be sure NOT to use a non-stick pan! A stainless steel pan will work best. Use dark rhum instead of maple syrup, and ignite it using a long match or BBQ lighter. Let it go until the flame burns out. Give the filling a brief stir, and serve. Thin the syrup out with a little water, if necessary, or add a little maple syrup.

*Nutrition information does not include ice cream

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