Strawberries Foster

By Becky Hardin

Updated Jul 15, 2026

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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. All I do is coat fresh strawberries in a mixture of butter, sugar, and rum, and it’s ready to go. I top the strawberries with vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat that comes together in 10 minutes.

The Easiest Summertime Dessert

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. So I thought, why not take everything I love from Bananas Foster and simply swap out the bananas for strawberries?

I’m always on the hunt for super easy, delicious desserts, ones you can whip up in minutes and enjoy over and over again. And this one fits the bill. All I do is heat butter, rum, and sugar in a pan and then toss in the strawberries and stir to coat them. It doesn’t get any easier than that. Served with a scoop of ice cream, it’s the perfect summertime treat. This recipe makes enough for 4, so if I’m entertaining, I’ll double or triple the recipe.

Tip for Beginners

• For best results, use fresh strawberries. Frozen tend to hold a lot of water, plus they don’t look quite as pretty. If using frozen, thaw them before tossing them in the sauce.
• Try other fruit. 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, for a crunchier texture. I definitely want to try this with peaches.
• Make just before serving. If you make this recipe too far ahead of time, the strawberries may get a little mushy. You can make them an hour or two in advance and then warm them up in the pan to serve.
• Brown sugar works best. It has a complex sweetness that doesn’t overpower the dish, but in a pinch, you can use white sugar.
• Make sure your strawberries are fresh and ripe. Use ones that don’t have green spots and are fairly firm to the touch.

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Strawberries Foster

Difficulty: Easy

4.50 from 4 votes

Prep: 5 minutes mins

Cook: 10 minutes mins

Total: 15 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Author: Becky Hardin

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Strawberries Foster will make you forget all about Bananas Foster!  A delicious, easy, and beautiful dessert.

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 2 tbsp salted butter 28g (¼ stick)
• ▢ ½ cup dark brown sugar 107g
• ▢ ¼ cup dark rum 57g
• ▢ 16 oz. strawberries 454g, hulled and sliced in half
• ▢ 1 pint vanilla bean ice cream 473, 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 tbsp 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 oz. strawberries
• Serve over ice cream.
  1 pint vanilla bean ice cream

Equipment

• Kitchen Scale (optional)

Becky’s Tips

• For the best flavor and texture, use fresh strawberries. 
• Try using other berries, apples, or even peaches. 
• Prepare just before serving or at most an hour or two beforehand.  
• Brown sugar is best, but in a bind, white sugar also works.
• Use strawberries that are firm and deep red. 
• Store leftovers for up to 1 day. 

Serving: 1servingCalories: 470kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 149mgPotassium: 447mgFiber: 3gSugar: 57gVitamin A: 687IUVitamin C: 67mgCalcium: 194mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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How to Store

This dessert tastes best when served fresh. You can store leftovers in the fridge for a day or so, but the strawberries will get soft, and it won’t have the same texture.

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. If I can’t get my hands on vanilla, I’ll use red velvet or add a dollop of whipped cream. A drizzle of caramel sauce or even chocolate sauce makes a nice addition too. I also like to garnish the dessert with a little sprig of mint for color and freshness. This quick and easy dessert is perfect for when I’m entertaining in the summer and don’t have loads of time to prepare anything.

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