Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Banoffee Pie featuring a buttery biscuit base, rich caramel filling, fresh bananas, and whipped cream topping with optional dark chocolate shavings for extra indulgence.
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 (1 tin)
For the topping:
- 2 Bananas, peeled and sliced
- 300 ml Double cream, whipped
- 10 g Dark chocolate (optional)
Optional:
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp Icing sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Mix the crushed biscuits with the melted butter and salt until well combined, then press firmly into a 23cm removable base flan tin using the back of a spoon. Chill for 30 minutes if time permits.
- Make the caramel: In a small non-stick saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and sugar while stirring continuously. Once the sugar dissolves into a liquid, add condensed milk, then increase heat to medium and stir quickly, allowing the caramel to bubble rapidly for about 1 minute until thick and golden.
- Assemble the caramel layer: Spoon the caramel into the biscuit base and smooth over evenly. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to set.
- Add toppings: Arrange the sliced bananas over the caramel layer, then spread the whipped cream on top, mixing in vanilla extract and icing sugar beforehand if using.
- Finish and serve: Garnish with dark chocolate shavings if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Digestive biscuits can be replaced with graham crackers or any dry biscuit; adjust butter quantity to achieve a sandy texture.
- To prevent bananas from browning, toss them in lemon juice before topping the pie for added tanginess.
- Whip the double cream until firm yet soft to maintain a smooth texture; heavy cream works as a substitute.
- Vanilla extract and icing sugar enhance the cream's flavor but are optional.
- Dark chocolate curls add decorative appeal, but cocoa powder or sprinkles can be used alternatively.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
