Captain D’s banana foster bites

Oh my goodness, do I ever remember Captain D's Banana Foster Bites! Just thinking about them brings back a flood of delicious memories. It's funny how certain discontinued menu items just stick with you, isn't it? For me, those golden-brown, fried dessert bites were the perfect sweet ending to any meal. I've been on a personal mission to try and recreate them at home, and while I haven't quite perfected it yet, I've got some ideas I'd love to share and hear your thoughts on! First, let's talk about the 'banana foster' part. Traditionally, that means ripe bananas sautéed in butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then flambéed with rum or banana liqueur. The key is to get those bananas soft and caramelized, but not mushy. I think that darker, textured filling we remember inside the bites was definitely this intensely flavored banana mixture. Now, for the 'bites' themselves. From what I recall and seeing pictures (like the ones with the creamy white filling and that delicious glaze!), they tasted like little fried dough pockets. I've been experimenting with a few different doughs – puff pastry, crescent roll dough, and even a simple biscuit dough. The goal is something that fries up beautifully golden-brown and gets a slightly crispy exterior while staying soft inside. I imagine a light, sweet batter encapsulating that wonderful filling. The OCR description also mentioned a 'creamy white filling.' This is where it gets interesting! Could it have been a simple cream cheese filling, perhaps sweetened with a touch of vanilla? Or maybe a vanilla pudding, or even a custard? I've tried a cream cheese frosting mixed with a little vanilla extract, and it adds a lovely tang that cuts through the sweetness of the banana foster. Another thought is a thin layer of whipped cream or a very light vanilla custard for that extra creamy texture. My current working theory for a copycat recipe involves: Caramelized Bananas: Slicing ripe bananas, sautéing them in butter, brown sugar, and a pinch of cinnamon until soft and slightly browned, then deglazing with a splash of rum extract (or actual rum for adults!). The Dough: Using pre-made crescent roll dough, cutting it into squares, and placing a spoonful of the banana mixture and a dollop of a vanilla cream cheese filling in the center. Frying: Pinching the edges to seal them, then carefully frying these parcels until they're beautifully golden-brown on all sides. The Glaze: A simple powdered sugar glaze, perhaps thinned with a little milk and a touch of vanilla or rum extract, drizzled over the warm bites. That golden sauce described in the OCR sounds exactly like this! It’s definitely a work in progress, but the flavor profile gets closer with each attempt. If you've been missing Captain D's Banana Foster Bites as much as I have, I encourage you to try experimenting! What do you think was in that creamy white filling? And what kind of dough would you use? Let's share our ideas and maybe, just maybe, we can collectively crack the code to bring back this beloved dessert!