Banoffee Pie
Indulge in the heavenly delight of Banoffee Pie, a luscious dessert that layers creamy toffee, fresh bananas, and fluffy whipped cream over a crunchy biscuit base. This crowd-pleasing treat is perfect for any occasion, offering a sweet balance of flavors and textures that will leave everyone craving more. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll create a showstopping dessert that dazzles both the eyes and the palate.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: British
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups digestive biscuits, crushed
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- Cocoa powder or grated chocolate for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix crushed digestive biscuits with melted butter until well combined. Press into the bottom of a pie dish to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes until golden. Let cool.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, cook sweetened condensed milk for 30-40 minutes until it thickens and turns golden brown.
- Spread toffee evenly over cooled crust, then layer sliced bananas on top.
- Whip heavy cream until soft peaks form and spread generously over bananas.
- Garnish with cocoa powder or grated chocolate. Chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For a gluten-free version, substitute digestive biscuits with gluten-free options. Add coffee or chocolate shavings for extra flavor variations.