Banoffee Pie 🍌🍯🥧
A British classic with layers of buttery biscuit crust, gooey caramel, fresh bananas, and whipped cream—decadent, no-bake, and irresistible!
Ingredients
For the Crust:
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1½ cups (150g) digestive biscuits (or graham crackers)
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½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, melted
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1 tbsp brown sugar (optional, for extra caramel flavor)
For the Caramel Layer:
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1 (14 oz/400g) can sweetened condensed milk (or homemade dulce de leche*)
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2 tbsp butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
For the Topping:
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2–3 ripe bananas, sliced
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1½ cups (360ml) heavy cream, chilled
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2 tbsp powdered sugar
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder (for garnish)
Instructions
1. Make the Crust:
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Crush biscuits into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter and sugar (if using).
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Press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish. Chill 15 mins to set.
2. Prepare the Caramel:
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Quick method: Pour condensed milk into a saucepan with butter, vanilla, and salt. Cook on low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (~10 mins).
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No-cook hack: Use store-bought dulce de leche (or simmer an unopened can of condensed milk in water for 2 hours to make your own**).
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Spread caramel over the crust. Chill 30 mins.
3. Layer Bananas & Cream:
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Arrange banana slices over the caramel.
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Whip cream + powdered sugar + vanilla to stiff peaks. Spread over bananas.
4. Garnish & Serve:
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Top with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa.
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Chill 2+ hours (or overnight) before slicing.
Tips for Perfection
🍌 Prevent browning: Toss banana slices in lemon juice before layering.
🔥 Extra depth: Add 1 tsp espresso powder to the caramel.
🥛 Dairy-free? Use coconut cream and vegan butter.
⏳ Storage: Keeps in the fridge for 2 days (best fresh!).
Why You’ll Love It
✅ No-bake (except for optional dulce de leche).
✅ Sweet, salty, creamy, crunchy—all the textures!
✅ Crowd-pleaser for parties or potlucks.
Serve chilled with a sprinkle of sea salt for the ultimate bite! 😋
Need a nut-free or lighter version? Ask below!
