By Becky Hardin
Published Apr 7, 2016
Strawberries Foster will make you forget all about Bananas Foster! Delicious, easy, and beautiful, this creamy dessert is perfect for the summer and it comes together in minutes.
Easy Homemade Strawberry Foster Recipe
I’m always on the hunt for super easy DELICIOUS desserts. Ones you can whip up in minutes and enjoy over and over again.
When we go out to eat, if Bananas Foster is on the menu, you better believe I’m ordering it. That being said, I’ve never made it at home! My husband isn’t a huge fan of bananas, so I’ve just never tried. Strawberries on the other hand, he can’t get enough of those. So I thought why not take everything I love from Bananas Foster and simply swap out the bananas for strawberries!
Strawberries Foster was born, and MAN is it delicious! Thrown together in minutes and sure to please. Simple flavors coming together to create the perfect ice cream dessert idea.
Be sure to check out my Strawberry Shortcake Cups and Frozen Strawberry Lemonade Pie too!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 2 tablespoons salted butter 28 grams (¼ stick)
- ▢ ½ cup dark brown sugar 107 grams
- ▢ ¼ cup dark rum 57 grams
- ▢ 16 ounces strawberries 454 grams, hulled and sliced in half
- ▢ 1 pint Vanilla bean ice cream 473 grams, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the butter, sugar, and rum in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Cook for 4-6 minutes, stirring while you cook. If the mixture catches on fire, turn off the heat until flame subsides, then continue cooking. 2 tablespoons salted butter, ½ cup dark brown sugar, ¼ cup dark rum
- Add the strawberries, stirring to make sure they are all coated, until warmed through, about 2-3 minutes. 16 ounces strawberries
- Serve over ice cream. 1 pint Vanilla bean ice cream
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
Becky’s Tips
- Brown sugar works best for this recipe. It has a complex sweetness that doesn’t overpower the dish. In a pinch, you can use white sugar.
- Dark rum works wonderfully in this recipe and is traditionally used in bananas foster. Bourbon will also make for a tasty dessert!
- Make sure that your strawberries are fresh and ripe. Use ones that don’t have green spots and are fairly firm to the touch.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Since I was just making this at home, I didn’t go as far as lighting the mixture on fire and putting on a show, but you totally can! Bring the fancy restaurant right to your home kitchen. How fun is that?!
Strawberries Foster is the topper for Vanilla Bean Ice Cream, or is equally delicious on its own. It’s addicting, let me tell you!
How to make
Be sure to see the recipe card below for full ingredients & instructions!
- Heat the sugar butter and rum.
- Add the strawberries and coat in the sauce.
- Serve over ice cream.
For best results use fresh strawberries, frozen ones tend to hold a lot of water, plus they don’t look quite as pretty. If using frozen, thaw them before tossing in the sauce.
Traditionally made with bananas, there’s no reason why you can’t try this recipe with other fresh fruits! It will work great with other berries, or add apples which will have a crunchier texture. Peaches are definitely going to be tried in my house!
This strawberries foster recipe is best made just before serving. If you make it too far ahead of time, the strawberries may get a little mushy. You can make them an hour or two ahead of time and then just warm them up in the pan to serve.
I just love how elegant strawberries Foster is, while still being a simple dessert. Easy recipes are always the best, and this is as easy as it comes.
With only a few ingredients, the strawberries are really able to shine. So much flavor!!
Serving Suggestions
Strawberry fosters served over some vanilla bean ice cream is my idea of a perfect summer dessert. The hot strawberries melt the ice cream for one indulgent and tasty treat. I like to garnish the dessert with a little sprig of mint for color and freshness.
Tips!
- Brown sugar works best for this recipe. It has a complex sweetness that doesn’t overpower the dish. In a pinch, you can use white sugar.
- Dark rum works wonderfully in this recipe and is traditionally used in bananas foster. Bourbon will also make for a tasty dessert!
- Make sure that your strawberries are fresh and ripe. Use ones that don’t have green spots and are fairly firm to the touch.
This strawberry fosters recipe is so perfect in it’s simplicity! Easy to make, the the flavors are out of this world!
If you have a strawberry lover in your house, this Strawberries Foster is for you! Super fun, super easy, and super delicious. Just as any go-to dessert recipe should be.
Enjoy!
More Strawberry Dessert Recipes
- Blueberry, Raspberry, Strawberry Tiramisu
- Strawberry Jello Pie
- Strawberry Pound Cake
- White Layer Cake with Strawberry Filling
If you make this recipe be sure to upload a photo in the comment section below or leave a rating. Enjoy!
Strawberries Foster
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons salted butter 28 grams (¼ stick)
- ½ cup dark brown sugar 107 grams
- ¼ cup dark rum 57 grams
- 16 ounces strawberries 454 grams, hulled and sliced in half
- 1 pint Vanilla bean ice cream 473 grams, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the butter, sugar, and rum in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Cook for 4-6 minutes, stirring while you cook. If the mixture catches on fire, turn off the heat until flame subsides, then continue cooking. 2 tablespoons salted butter, ½ cup dark brown sugar, ¼ cup dark rum
- Add the strawberries, stirring to make sure they are all coated, until warmed through, about 2-3 minutes. 16 ounces strawberries
- Serve over ice cream. 1 pint Vanilla bean ice cream
Notes
- Brown sugar works best for this recipe. It has a complex sweetness that doesn’t overpower the dish. In a pinch, you can use white sugar.
- Dark rum works wonderfully in this recipe and is traditionally used in bananas foster. Bourbon will also make for a tasty dessert!
- Make sure that your strawberries are fresh and ripe. Use ones that don’t have green spots and are fairly firm to the touch.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
