Description
Strawberries Foster is a decadent dessert featuring fresh strawberries cooked in a rich sauce of butter, dark brown sugar, and dark rum. This warm, flavorful topping is perfect served over creamy vanilla bean ice cream, creating a luscious and indulgent treat that combines fruity sweetness with a hint of caramelized rum flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons salted butter (28 grams, ¼ stick)
- ½ cup dark brown sugar (107 grams)
- ¼ cup dark rum (57 grams)
Fruit
- 16 ounces strawberries (454 grams, hulled and sliced in half)
Serving
- 1 pint Vanilla bean ice cream (473 grams)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: Heat the butter, dark brown sugar, and dark rum in a medium skillet over medium-low heat. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes while stirring continuously to dissolve the sugar and allow the mixture to thicken slightly. Be cautious as the mixture may ignite from the alcohol vapors; if it catches fire, turn off the heat until the flame subsides before resuming cooking.
- Add and warm strawberries: Stir in the sliced strawberries, ensuring each piece is well coated with the sauce. Continue cooking and stirring for 2 to 3 minutes until the strawberries are warmed through and slightly softened but still hold their shape.
- Serve: Spoon the warm strawberries and sauce over scoops of vanilla bean ice cream immediately to enjoy a delicious contrast of temperatures and textures.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
- Be careful when cooking the sauce, as the alcohol can cause flames; keep a lid nearby to smother flames if needed.
- You can substitute dark rum with bourbon or brandy for a different flavor profile.
- Serve immediately for the best contrast between warm topping and cold ice cream.
- This recipe can be easily doubled to serve more people.
