Bananas Foster Tart Recipe

Ingredients for Bananas Foster Tart

• 1 (9-inch) pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
• 3 ripe bananas, sliced
• Light Rum
• Orange Zest
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

How to Make Bananas Foster Tart

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C).
2. Prepare your 9-inch pie crust (or use a store-bought one-crust baked shell in a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom). If using a tart pan, trim any excess pastry.
3. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes.
4. In a small bowl, gently toss 3 ripe bananas, sliced, with 1 tablespoon of dark rum (optional).
5. Evenly sprinkle 1 tablespoon of finely grated orange zest in the bottom of the baked pie shell.
6. Arrange the rum-tossed bananas in a single layer over the orange zest.
7. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of chopped pecans over the bananas.
8. In a heavy medium saucepan, combine 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 cup heavy whipping cream, and 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) of unsalted butter.
9. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes, or until the mixture comes to a boil.
10. Continue cooking and stirring for another 2-4 minutes, or until the mixture has thickened and turned a deep golden brown.
11. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
12. Carefully spoon the warm sauce over the bananas and pecans.
13. Let cool for 30 minutes.
14. Serve warm or chilled, optionally with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.