Indulge in Decadence with Banoffee Pie 🥧🍌
Satisfy your sweet cravings with the irresistible combination of buttery biscuit crust, rich caramel, fresh bananas, and creamy whipped cream in this classic Banoffee Pie recipe. Follow these simple steps to create a dessert masterpiece that will delight your taste buds:
Creating the Perfect Crust
Begin by crushing the digestive biscuits into fine crumbs, either using a food processor or by placing them in a plastic bag and crushing them with a rolling pin. Mix the biscuit crumbs with melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture into the base and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish, then chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
Crafting the Silky Caramel Layer
In a saucepan, melt the butter for the caramel over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and sweetened condensed milk, stirring constantly until the sugar has dissolved. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring continuously, until the caramel has thickened. Pour the caramel over the biscuit base and spread it evenly. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until the caramel layer is set.
Layering the Fresh Bananas
Once the caramel layer has set, arrange the sliced bananas on top in an even layer. This adds a delightful fruity freshness to complement the rich caramel.
Finishing Touches with Whipped Cream
Whip the double cream until stiff peaks form, then spread it over the banana layer, creating a light and airy topping. Dust the top of the pie with cocoa powder or grated chocolate for an extra touch of indulgence.
Chilling and Serving
Chill the pie in the refrigerator for another hour to allow all the flavors to meld together and set properly. Once chilled, slice and serve this delectable Banoffee Pie to your eager guests, and watch as they savor every heavenly bite.
Recipe for Banoffee Pie:
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
- 250g digestive biscuits
- 100g unsalted butter, melted
For the Caramel:
- 100g unsalted butter
- 100g light brown sugar
- 397g sweetened condensed milk
For the Topping:
- 4 ripe bananas, sliced
- 300ml double cream
- Cocoa powder or grated chocolate, for dusting
Directions:
- Crush the digestive biscuits into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter. Press into a pie dish and chill for 30 minutes.
- Melt butter for the caramel, then add brown sugar and condensed milk. Simmer until thickened, then pour over the biscuit base and chill for 1 hour.
- Arrange sliced bananas over the caramel layer.
- Whip double cream until stiff peaks form, then spread over the banana layer.
- Dust the top with cocoa powder or grated chocolate.
- Chill for another hour before serving.
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Chilling Time: 2 hours | Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes Calories: 430 kcal | Servings: 8 servings
Elevate Your Dessert Experience
With its heavenly layers of flavor and creamy texture, this Banoffee Pie is sure to become a favorite among dessert lovers. Share this delightful treat with friends and family and enjoy the sweet satisfaction of a dessert well made.