Brazilian Recipe Brazilian Recipe
English Português English Español 日本語 中文 Русский Deutsch

Brazilian recipe

Pan-fried bananas with condensed milk and cinnamon (Banana frita com leite condensado e canela)

Discover a classic and comforting Brazilian dessert: pan-seared bananas finished with sweet condensed milk and a dusting of cinnamon, served chilled.

0.0 / 5 by 0 Reviews

10 min preparation 10 min cooking 4 portions 1311 product views
Pan-fried bananas with condensed milk and cinnamon (Banana frita com leite condensado e canela)

Ingredients

1 tbsp margarine for frying
1 can condensed milk
3 large, ripe Cavendish bananas
1 pinch ground cinnamon to taste

Where to find ingredients

All ingredients are readily available at local supermarkets. For the bananas, look for ripe Cavendish varieties. If desired, unsalted butter can be used as a substitute for margarine.

Preparation method

  1. Peel the bananas and cut them lengthwise, then cut in half to create four pieces per banana.
  2. Melt the margarine in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  3. Place the banana slices in the pan and grill until they are lightly golden and soft in texture.
  4. Transfer the bananas to a serving dish.
  5. Cover the warm bananas with the condensed milk and sprinkle ground cinnamon over the entire surface to taste.
  6. Place the dish in the refrigerator and chill until the dessert reaches a very cold, near-frozen temperature before serving.

Observations

Pan-fried bananas with condensed milk are a staple of Brazilian dessert culture, celebrated for their straightforward preparation and the perfect balance between the natural sweetness of the fruit and the aromatic warmth of cinnamon. This dish serves as an excellent option for those looking for a quick, uncomplicated treat to finish off any meal.
Help keep this recipe accurate and useful. Use this channel to report an error, suggest improvements, praise or ask a question about the recipe.

Report something about this recipe

Use this channel to report an error, suggest improvements, praise or ask a question about the recipe.

Preparation method

Step-by-step images

Step 1

Peel the bananas and cut them lengthwise, then cut in half to create four pieces per banana.

Peel the bananas and cut them lengthwise, then cut in half to create four pieces per banana.
Step 2

Melt the margarine in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Melt the margarine in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Step 3

Place the banana slices in the pan and grill until they are lightly golden and soft in texture.

Place the banana slices in the pan and grill until they are lightly golden and soft in texture.
Step 4

Transfer the bananas to a serving dish.

Transfer the bananas to a serving dish.
Step 5

Cover the warm bananas with the condensed milk and sprinkle ground cinnamon over the entire surface to taste.

Cover the warm bananas with the condensed milk and sprinkle ground cinnamon over the entire surface to taste.
Step 6

Place the dish in the refrigerator and chill until the dessert reaches a very cold, near-frozen temperature before serving.

Place the dish in the refrigerator and chill until the dessert reaches a very cold, near-frozen temperature before serving.
Final result

Pan-fried bananas with condensed milk and cinnamon (Banana frita com leite condensado e canela)

Pan-fried bananas with condensed milk and cinnamon (Banana frita com leite condensado e canela)

Ratings and comments

Share your experience

Tell us how the recipe turned out.

Photo of the recipe sent in the comment