Description
This foolproof Banoffee Pie is a no-bake classic made with a buttery biscuit base, rich homemade caramel, fresh bananas, and fluffy whipped cream. It’s simple, indulgent, and perfect for any occasion — a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that looks as good as it tastes.
Ingredients
For the base:
200 g (11 oz) digestive biscuits, crushed
100 g (3.5 oz) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 tsp salt
For the caramel:
80 g unsalted butter
80 g dark brown sugar
397 g (14 oz) can condensed milk
For the topping:
2 bananas, peeled and sliced
300 ml (1.25 cups) double cream, whipped
10 g (3.5 oz) dark chocolate, grated or shaved
Optional:
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp icing sugar
Instructions
- Mix the crushed biscuits with melted butter and salt until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the mixture firmly into a 23 cm removable-base flan tin, smoothing it out with the back of a spoon. Chill for 30 minutes if time allows.
- For the caramel, melt the butter and dark brown sugar in a small non-stick pan over low heat, stirring until dissolved.
- Add the condensed milk and increase the heat to medium, stirring continuously. When it begins to bubble, cook for about 1 minute until thick and golden.
- Pour the caramel over the biscuit base, spread evenly, and chill for at least 1 hour to set.
- Just before serving, arrange the sliced bananas evenly over the caramel layer.
- Whip the double cream (with vanilla and icing sugar if using) until soft peaks form. Spread gently over the bananas.
- Finish by grating or shaving dark chocolate over the top. Slice and serve chilled.
Notes
Use store-bought dulce de leche or caramel for a quicker version.
Toss banana slices in lemon juice to prevent browning.
Add melted dark chocolate to the caramel for a chocolatey variation.
Top with chopped nuts or drizzle with extra caramel for added indulgence.
Best served chilled and eaten within 2 days for the freshest texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 240 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 21 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
