Description
Delightful Banoffee Pie blends British dessert magic with creamy banana and caramel perfection. Sweet layers of graham cracker crust, silky dulce de leche, ripe bananas, and fluffy whipped cream create an irresistible treat you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Base:
- 150 grams (5 ounces) digestive biscuits
- 75 grams (3 ounces) butter
Caramel Filling:
- 1 × 397 grams tin full-fat condensed milk
- 75 grams (3 ounces) light muscovado sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping:
- 3 small just-ripe bananas
- 300 milliliters double cream
- 50 grams dark chocolate
Instructions
- Prepare a 20cm tin by lining it completely with baking paper or cling film, ensuring full coverage of the base and sides.
- Pulverize the biscuits into fine crumbs, blend thoroughly with melted butter until fully incorporated, then firmly compress the mixture into the tin’s base to create a uniform crust.
- Create caramel by gently heating butter and sugar in a saucepan, stirring constantly to prevent burning, then gradually introduce condensed milk and allow to simmer for precisely 23 minutes until rich and golden.
- Infuse the caramel with vanilla essence, then carefully pour the smooth mixture over the chilled biscuit base, ensuring even distribution.
- Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of 1 hour to allow the caramel layer to set completely and develop a firm consistency.
- Slice bananas diagonally into elegant, uniform pieces and artfully arrange them in an overlapping pattern directly atop the caramel layer.
- Whip cream until it forms soft, billowy peaks, then generously spread the cream over the banana layer, creating a smooth, luxurious topping.
- Enhance the presentation by delicately drizzling melted chocolate or lightly dusting cocoa powder across the cream’s surface.
- Return the pie to the refrigerator and chill until the moment of serving to maintain its perfect texture and temperature.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free digestive biscuits for a celiac-friendly version, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delightful dessert.
- Control caramel darkness by watching color carefully during simmering; golden brown means perfect consistency without burning.
- Keep bananas fresh by slicing just before assembling to prevent browning and maintain crisp texture.
- Experiment with flavor variations by adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or using dark chocolate instead of milk chocolate for deeper richness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 542 kcal
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 98 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 47 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg