Diane Nemitz

Ludington, MI

Creative Creations

BANANAS FOSTER DESSERT PIZZA
Yields 8 slices
1 Mama Mary’s 12 inch Gourmet Pizza Crust
1 cup shortbread cookie crumbs
4 tablespoons butter, melted
3 ounces cream cheese
1 pint vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 bananas, sliced
1 teaspoon rum flavoring
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon rum, optional
1 tablespoon banana liqueur, optional
Preheat oven to 400 F.
Place pizza crust on vented pizza pan or baking stone. To bake pizza on baking stone follow directions of the manufacturer.
Place pizza crust on vented pan. Spread cream cheese to the edge of the crust. Mix cookie crumbs and melted butter, sprinkle over the cheese. Keeping pizza on the pan bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
In small heavy saucepan combine heavy cream, brown sugar and cinnamon. Bring to a boil and boil 4-5 minutes. Cool to room temperature, add rum flavoring and vanilla extract.
To serve, place pizza crust on serving plate. Spread ice cream over crust. Add bananas to brown sugar mixture and pour over ice cream.
If using, warm rum and banana liqueur and ignite with long match. Pour over bananas while flaming.
Slice and serve immediately.