Banoffee Pie
Banoffee Pie is a delectably rich dessert featuring sweet toffee, fresh bananas, and whipped cream on a buttery biscuit base, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 cup digestive biscuits, crushed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Ensure it is fully melted but not sizzling hot.
For the filling
- 1 can sweetened condensed milk 14 oz can
- 1 large banana, sliced Use fresh bananas for best flavor.
For the topping
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream Chill the mixing bowl and beaters for fluffier cream.
- 2 tablespoons sugar Adjust based on sweetness preference.
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder for garnish Optional, for added decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed digestive biscuits and the melted butter until well mixed.
- Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a pie dish to form your crust.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool completely.
Toffee Filling
- In a saucepan, pour in the sweetened condensed milk and heat it over low heat.
- Stir constantly for about 10-15 minutes until it turns a beautiful caramel color.
- Once ready, pour the thickened toffee filling onto the cooled crust.
Assembly
- Layer the sliced bananas over the warm toffee filling, distributing them evenly for each bite.
- In a separate bowl, whip together the heavy cream and sugar until soft peaks form.
- Gently spread this whipped cream over the bananas, making it smooth and fluffy.
- Sprinkle with chocolate shavings or dust with cocoa powder for a beautiful finish.
- Refrigerate the pie for at least 1 hour before serving to let all the flavors meld together.
Notes
Store leftover slices covered in plastic wrap or aluminum foil in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If freezing, note that the cream may not thaw perfectly.