Tiki Banana Foster Pancakes Recipe

Immerse yourself in a tropical breakfast experience with Tiki Banana Foster Pancakes. This dish, a whimsical twist on the classic Bananas Foster and traditional pancakes, transports you to a sunny paradise with every bite. The fusion of fluffy pancakes with the sweet, rum-infused allure of caramelized bananas is an ode to the Tiki culture’s vibrant and lively spirit. It’s more than a meal; it’s a mini vacation on a plate.

Ingredients:

1. Pancake Batter:
   • 2 cups all-purpose flour
   • 3 tbsp sugar
   • 2 tsp baking powder
   • 1 tsp baking soda
   • 1/2 tsp salt
   • 2 cups buttermilk
   • 2 large eggs
   • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
   • 1 tsp vanilla extract
2. Banana Foster Topping:
   • 4 ripe bananas, sliced
   • 1/2 cup brown sugar
   • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
   • 1/2 cup dark rum
   • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
   • Pinch of nutmeg
3. Garnish:
   • Whipped cream
   • Coconut shavings
   • Pineapple chunks

Instructions:

Pancake Preparation:

• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
• In another bowl, mix buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
• Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until just combined. Let the batter rest for a few minutes.

Cooking Pancakes:

• Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Brush with a bit of butter.
• Pour 1/4 cup of batter for each pancake. Cook until bubbles form on the surface, then flip and cook until golden brown.

Making Banana Foster Topping:

• In a skillet, melt butter and add brown sugar, stirring until dissolved.
• Add sliced bananas, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook until bananas are soft.
• Carefully pour in rum and ignite with a long lighter to flambé. Let the flames subside.

Serving:

• Stack pancakes on a plate. Generously spoon the warm banana foster topping over them.
• Garnish with whipped cream, coconut shavings, and pineapple chunks.

Enjoy!

• Serve these luscious pancakes immediately and revel in the tropical flavors!