Description
A classic British dessert featuring a crunchy biscuit base, rich caramel filling, sliced bananas, and a generous topping of whipped double cream, finished with dark chocolate shavings for an indulgent treat.
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:
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp Icing sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Mix the crushed digestive biscuits with the melted butter and salt until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into a 23cm removable base flan tin using the back of a spoon. If time allows, chill the base for 30 minutes to set.
- Make the caramel: In a small non-stick saucepan over low heat, combine the butter and dark brown sugar. Stir continuously until melted and the sugar has dissolved into a liquid. Add the condensed milk, increase the heat to medium, and stir constantly as the caramel bubbles rapidly for about 1 minute. The mixture should thicken and turn golden.
- Assemble the base and caramel: Spoon the thickened caramel evenly over the biscuit base and smooth the top. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the caramel to set.
- Add toppings: Arrange the sliced bananas evenly over the chilled caramel layer. Whip the double cream until it holds soft peaks, optionally adding vanilla extract and icing sugar before whipping. Spread the whipped cream over the bananas.
- Finish and serve: Garnish with dark chocolate shavings made by using a vegetable peeler on the chocolate block. Serve immediately for a delicious banoffee pie.
Notes
- You can substitute digestive biscuits with graham crackers or other dry biscuits; adjust butter quantity to achieve the correct sandy texture.
- Toss bananas in a little lemon juice to prevent browning and add a slight tangy flavor.
- Whip double cream until firm but still soft and floppy to maintain a smooth texture.
- Adding vanilla extract and icing sugar to the cream before whipping enhances flavor but is optional.
- Chocolate shavings add a nice finishing touch, but you can use sprinkles or cocoa powder as alternatives.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
