Description
A rich and indulgent Banoffee Pie featuring a crunchy biscuit base, creamy caramel topping, fresh banana slices, and fluffy whipped cream, finished with dark chocolate shavings for an irresistible dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
For the base:
- 200 g Digestive biscuits, crushed
- 100 g Unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp Salt
For the caramel:
- 80 g Unsalted butter
- 80 g Dark brown sugar
- 397 g Can of condensed milk (1x tin)
For the topping:
- 2 Bananas, peeled and sliced
- 300 ml Double cream, whipped
- 10 g Dark chocolate
Optional:
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp Icing sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Mix the crushed digestive biscuits with melted butter and salt until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 23cm removable base flan tin using the back of a spoon. Chill for 30 minutes if time permits to help set the base.
- Make the caramel: In a small non-stick saucepan over low heat, combine butter and dark brown sugar, stirring continuously until melted and sugar dissolves. Add condensed milk, then increase heat to medium and stir constantly, letting the caramel bubble rapidly for about 1 minute until it thickens and turns golden.
- Assemble the pie: Spoon the hot caramel over the biscuit base and smooth the top evenly. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour to allow the caramel to set.
- Add toppings: Arrange the sliced bananas evenly over the set caramel. Whip the double cream until firm but soft, optionally mixing in vanilla extract and icing sugar, then spread over the bananas.
- Finishing touch: Garnish with dark chocolate shavings created using a vegetable peeler or sprinkle cocoa powder if preferred. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
- You can substitute digestive biscuits with graham crackers or any dry biscuit; adjust butter quantity as needed for proper consistency.
- To prevent bananas from browning and to add a slight tang, toss banana slices lightly in lemon juice before placing on the pie.
- Whip double cream until it holds shape but remains soft; in the USA, heavy cream is a suitable alternative.
- Vanilla extract and icing sugar are optional additions to the cream but enhance flavor.
- Dark chocolate shavings add a nice touch but can be replaced with sprinkles or cocoa powder if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
