Description
Lawson banoffee pie delivers a divine British dessert where creamy banana, rich caramel, and smooth whipped cream dance together on a crisp biscuit base. Sweet indulgence awaits you in each delectable slice of this classic comfort treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 can (397 grams / 14 ounces) condensed milk
- 300 milliliters (10.1 fluid ounces) heavy cream
Crust Ingredients:
- 250 grams (8.8 ounces) digestive biscuits
- 150 grams (5.3 ounces) unsalted butter, melted
Garnish Ingredients:
- Dark chocolate (for topping)
Instructions
- Transform graham crackers into fine crumbs by pulsing in a food processor, then blend thoroughly with melted butter until mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into a 9-inch pie dish, creating a compact base. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to set and firm up the crust.
- Submerge an unopened condensed milk can completely in water, ensuring it’s covered by at least 2 inches. Gently simmer on low heat for 2.5 hours, monitoring water level and replenishing as needed.
- Remove the can carefully and allow it to cool completely at room temperature for approximately 1 hour before opening, creating a rich, golden caramel.
- Once chilled, carefully spread the transformed condensed milk caramel in an even layer across the prepared crust.
- Peel ripe bananas and slice diagonally into uniform thin rounds, arranging them meticulously over the caramel layer to cover completely.
- Whip heavy cream using an electric mixer until soft, billowy peaks form, being careful not to overbeat.
- Gently spread the whipped cream across the banana layer, creating elegant swirls and peaks.
- Delicately grate dark chocolate over the cream surface using a microplane for a delicate, elegant finish.
- Refrigerate the pie for a minimum of 4 hours to allow flavors to meld and texture to set perfectly.
Notes
- Caramelize condensed milk carefully by ensuring the can is fully submerged in water to prevent explosions, and use a timer to achieve the perfect golden-brown color.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting regular biscuits with gluten-free alternatives like almond or coconut flour-based cookies.
- Prevent banana browning by tossing sliced bananas in a bit of lemon juice before layering, which adds a subtle brightness and keeps them looking fresh.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding a sprinkle of sea salt over the caramel layer or using dark chocolate shavings for a more sophisticated finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 32 minutes (simmering condensed milk)
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 492kcal
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg