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Banoffee Pie

A delightful combination of bananas, toffee, and whipped cream, creating a sweet and creamy dessert that's perfect for sharing.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 2 cups shortbread crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter, melted
For the toffee layer
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 ounces)
For the topping
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons confectioners’ sugar
  • 3 medium bananas, sliced into rounds, divided

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Spray an 8-inch springform pan with parchment paper and a light touch of nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a bowl, combine the shortbread crumbs with the melted salted butter and mix until sandy.
  3. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and halfway up the sides.
Making the toffee
  1. In a saucepan, combine the unsalted butter and brown sugar over low heat until the sugar dissolves.
  2. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk and increase the heat to medium-low, allowing it to simmer for 16-18 minutes until it thickens into a golden caramel.
Whipping the cream
  1. In a stand mixer, whip the heavy cream until stiff peaks form, then gently fold in the confectioners’ sugar.
Assembling the pie
  1. Layer half of the banana slices over the crust.
  2. Pour the toffee sauce over the bananas, then add the remaining banana slices.
  3. Top with the whipped cream and smooth it out.
  4. Chill in the refrigerator for one hour or overnight.
Serving
  1. Slice and serve chilled, optionally sprinkling extra shortbread crumbs on top.

Notes

Best enjoyed within 2-3 days. For alternate crust options, digestive biscuits or graham crackers can be used.