Description
Banoffee pie is a decadent, no-bake dessert combining a buttery biscuit crust, rich toffee filling, fresh bananas, and fluffy whipped cream. It’s an irresistible treat that brings together creamy, sweet, and fruity flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
1½ cups crushed digestive biscuits or graham crackers
1/3 cup melted butter
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (for the toffee)
3 ripe bananas, sliced
1½ cups heavy whipping cream
2–3 tbsp powdered sugar (to taste)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Optional: grated chocolate or cocoa powder, for topping
Instructions
- Mix the crushed biscuits with melted butter until combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and sides of a pie dish. Chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to set, or bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8 minutes for a firmer crust, then let cool.
- Place the unopened can of sweetened condensed milk in a pot of water, ensuring it’s fully submerged. Simmer gently for 2 to 2.5 hours. Let the can cool completely before opening to reveal thick caramelized toffee. Alternatively, use store-bought dulce de leche.
- Spread the cooled toffee evenly over the chilled crust. Layer the sliced bananas on top of the toffee. (Toss banana slices with a little lemon juice to prevent browning.)
- Whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until soft peaks form. Spread the whipped cream evenly over the banana layer.
- Sprinkle grated chocolate or dust cocoa powder on top for garnish. Chill the pie in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld.
Notes
For a quicker version, use store-bought dulce de leche.
Swap digestive biscuits for chocolate cookies for a richer crust.
Add chopped nuts between toffee and banana layers for crunch.
Substitute heavy cream with mascarpone whipped cream for a lighter twist.
Top with caramel sauce or espresso drizzle for extra flavor.
Store leftovers covered in fridge up to 2 days; avoid freezing.
Let pie sit at room temperature 10 minutes before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 to 2.5 hours (for toffee simmering)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake (except optional crust baking)
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 pie)
- 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: 70 mg