Bananas Foster Cobbler
A warm, alcohol-free twist on New Orleans' iconic Bananas Foster, featuring caramelized bananas layered in a golden-brown cobbler crust. Perfect for family gatherings or dessert lovers seeking a comforting, crowd-pleasing treat.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 220kcal
Ingredients
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish
- In a bowl, toss sliced bananas with 1/2 cup brown sugar and cinnamon until coated
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt
- In another bowl, whisk melted butter, remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar, milk, and vanilla extract
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined
- Pour half of the batter into the prepared dish
- Spoon the banana mixture evenly over the batter
- Pour remaining batter on top to cover the bananas
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown and bubbly
- Cool on a rack for 10-15 minutes before serving
Notes
Use ripe but firm bananas for best results
Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense texture
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
For a non-dairy version, substitute whole milk with almond or soy milk
Let cobbler cool fully to allow juices to set for cleaner slices
Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense texture
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream
For a non-dairy version, substitute whole milk with almond or soy milk
Let cobbler cool fully to allow juices to set for cleaner slices