When John and I visited the Degas House in New Orleans, we were treated to a wonderful Creole brunch that featured Bananas Foster French Toast. So, when we read that Dorie recommends serving these super-light Waffles and Cream with vanilla ice cream, or whipped cream, and caramel sauce we had to take it one step further and pull a recipe from our Baked Sunday Mornings archives, Whiskey Caramel Sauce. But, we didn’t stop there. We added sliced bananas and pecans until it was reminiscent that lovely brunch. We also served crisp bacon on the side. Oh, my! It was delicious.
- 2 ounces (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into ½-inch cubes
- 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup good-quality whiskey
- ½ cup heavy cream
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together the butter and sugar until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is completely melted.
- Add whiskey and cook for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add cream and cook an additional 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
- (You can also refrigerate-the sauce will thicken into a caramel-sauce-like syrup.)
This recipe is perfect for us because it comes together much more quickly than most Belgian waffle recipes, and it makes the perfect amount for two! We will undoubtedly enjoy these all summer with fresh fruit. And, since we have plenty of Whiskey Caramel Sauce leftover, we’ll just be looking for ways to use it up – Bread Pudding, anyone? The whipped cream is one of my favourite elements to this dish and it gets better every time I make it! I’m even considering buying a cream charger from the Cream Charger Warehouse and making whipped cream like the professionals do.
The Degas House on Esplanade Avenue in New Orleans was the home of the famed French Impressionist Artist, Edgar Degas, when he lived with his New Orleans family, the Mussons, in the 1870’s. Degas House is adorned with reproductions of the paintings and sculptures of Edgar Degas. Degas House is the only home or studio he worked that is open to the public. It was while he lived and painted in New Orleans that Degas’ Impressionist style emerged. If you are ever in New Orleans, it’s a remarkable place to visit.
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What scrumptious waffles, Susan! That whiskey caramel sauce sounds heavenly!
Wow, the whiskey caramel sauce sounds amazing.
I loved that this wasn’t a huge batch, too. And you’ve taken these over the top with your fabulous caramel sauce!!
I used bananas too 🙂 Although, that caramel sauce sounds pretty tasty!
Looks beautiful! I tried to convince my kiddo to have bananas with hers (fruit! it’s healthier!), but she firmly declined. I’ll have to try that caramel sauce recipe! Hope you have a great weekend, Susan!
Oh my…that caramel-whiskey sauce sounds luscious! These were really delicious, weren’t they?
I remember seeing the Degas House when we were in New Orleans. Great photo!
I love bananas foster, and waffles, so your version looks over the top delicious! I made the wrong recipe, so I’m looking forward to trying these soon. The Degas house looks like a cool place to visit. I love his paintings and sculpture. Have a wonderful weekend!
Well now that sauce does sound pretty fabulous! Methinks i would have loved that with just a spoon!
Whiskey Carmel now that’s the way to go… but for breakfast? Brunch right? Enjoy.
That whiskey caramel sauce sounds wicked and banana foster did cross my mind. I had mine with other stuff in the end.
Promise to Myself: I will never again open up a Post of yours while sitting in a LaQuinta motel room, early in the morning, with no prospects of having a good breakfast (or, Light, Buttery, Crisp Waffles with Bananas, Whipped Cream, and Whiskey Caramel Sauce) down in their Breakfast Room. A beautiful post, Susan, as only you and John can create. Love your photo. Although Lindsay went to Tulane Law school and we were in New Orleans many times, I have never been (nor, even knew about) the Degas House. Reason enough for returning to Nola
Oh, I just loved this post ! And I am dying for more waffles now – wow oh wow do those look insane. Thank you for being so generous to coordinate this with that amazing sauce and then share the recipe. What fun about New Orleans. I had no idea Degas had been there. Somehow, even with a good amount of travel, I have never been to that city (hangs head in shame….). Now I really need to get down there ! Happy, Happy Easter to you and John ~
We loved the Degas House, too! Your sauce (with the bananas) sounds amazing.
Oh my! That sounds like perfection.
your waffle looks great! and whiskey sauce, lucky girl!
Sometimes you have to do what you have to do, especially if it involves caramel + whisky! These are outstanding waffles Susan!