Description
Indulgent banoffee delight blends creamy banana and sweet caramel in a heavenly dessert that whispers comfort and luxury. Rich layers of graham cracker crust, dulce de leche, fresh bananas, and pillowy whipped cream create a sensational treat you’ll savor with pure bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ripe, firm bananas
- 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) dulce de leche
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (150 g) graham cracker, digestive biscuit, or vanilla wafer crumbs
- ⅓ cup (75 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) cold heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup grated chocolate/shredded coconut/chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a crumbly foundation by blending graham cracker fragments with sugar and molten butter until thoroughly integrated.
- Press the moistened crumb mixture firmly across the entire base and inner walls of a pie dish, ensuring an even, compact layer.
- Chill the crust in the refrigerator for one hour or briefly bake at 350°F to solidify its structure, then allow to cool completely.
- Carefully distribute a velvety layer of golden dulce de leche across the stabilized crust, creating a smooth, consistent surface.
- Peel ripe bananas and slice them delicately into thin, uniform rounds, arranging them edge-to-edge over the caramel foundation.
- Whip chilled heavy cream with a touch of sugar and vanilla, beating until soft, billowy peaks emerge without over-processing.
- Gently cascade the airy cream across the banana layer, covering the entire surface with a cloud-like topping.
- Enhance the dessert’s visual appeal by dusting the cream with delicate chocolate shavings, toasted coconut flakes, or finely chopped nutty pecans.
Notes
- Make the crust ahead of time or buy a pre-made graham cracker crust to save preparation time.
- Choose ripe but firm bananas to prevent a mushy texture and ensure clean, neat slices.
- Chill the mixing bowl and whisk attachment before whipping cream for faster, fluffier peaks.
- For a professional look, use a piping bag to create decorative whipped cream swirls on top.
- Serve immediately after assembling to keep bananas fresh and prevent browning.
- Store any leftover pie covered in the refrigerator and consume within 1-2 days for best taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (excluding chilling time)
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (if baking the crust)
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg