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.
This post may include affiliate links that earn us a small commission from your purchases at no extra cost to you.
Easy Strawberry Dessert
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!
Why You’ll Love this Strawberry Foster Recipe:
- QUICK AND EASY: This dessert comes together in a matter of minutes with just a handful of simple ingredients.
- PERFECT FOR DINNER PARTIES: Despite the super easy recipe, this is a great dessert choice if you are entertaining.
- BOOZY: Cooked in rum, these are some delicious strawberries! You’ll be eating them straight out of the pan!
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 strawberries foster dessert
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! You can also jump to recipe.
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
Video
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.
Did you make this? Leave a comment!
This should happen in my kitchen very soon! We all love strawberry so this will be a big hit! Thanks for sharing! :D
What an awesome twist on bananas foster….perfect for summer!
This is such an amazing idea! I love bananas foster but never have thought about trying it with different fruit! Love it!
What a terrific idea to swap in strawberries instead of the usual bananas! I love how simple this recipe is …and yet, just as you said, it’s also so very elegant! And of course, your photos are as sensational as always and make me want to just jam a spoon through the screen and dig in!
This is such a genius idea!! I like the flavor of strawberries better anyway :)
Please unsubcribe me
This looks absolutely fantastic!! I love how you plated it as well. I don’t think I have ever seen prettier ice cream!
Love this idea and how you presented it. Heck, I’ll eat anything soaked in rum, covered in sugar and drowning in ice cream.
Now HERE is a fosters dessert I can get behind!
This looks great Becky! Glad your husband and you can enjoy something you both like :)