Strawberry and Banana Flambé with Butterscotch Sauce

by Tarla Dalal

Strawberry and Banana Flambé with Butterscotch Sauce

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Make your special event a truly memorable occasion by serving this dessert which not only tastes amazing but also looks spectacular. Flambé the fruits in front of your guests for that added effect.

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Strawberry and Banana Flambé with Butterscotch Sauce recipe - How to make Strawberry and Banana Flambé with Butterscotch Sauce

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Preparation Time: 5 mins. Cooking Time: 10 mins. Total Time: 15 mins 4Serves 4.
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Ingredients

1 cup strawberries, halved
1 cup bananas, sliced

For the butterscotch sauce
1/2 cup sugar
1 tbsp butter
4 tbsp fresh cream
1/4 tsp vanilla essence
4 tbsp brandy for the flambe

For serving
2 scoops vanilla ice-cream

Method

For the butterscotch sauce

Heat the sugar in a non-stick pan and allow it to caramelize to a light brown colour.
Add ¼ cup hot water and allow it to mix with the caramel to make a syrup, over a slow flame.
Add the butter and cream and mix well.
Allow it to simmer for 5 to 7 minutes till it is of a syrupy consistency. Keep warm.

How to proceed

Just before serving, toss the strawberries and bananas into the butterscotch sauce and bring to a boil.
Pour onto a serving platter.
Heat the brandy, ignite and pour over the butterscotch coated fruits.
Serve immediately with whipped cream or ice-cream.