This Banoffee Pie is layered with sweet and gooey dulce de leche, thick banana slices, and airy whipped cream in a buttery graham cracker crust. This dessert is scrumptious.
If you love banana desserts, then you should try this Banana Walnut Bread and these Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins (VIDEO).
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It’s hard not to love this Banoffee Pie. Not only is it nice and easy, but it’s absolutely delicious. The combination of flavors and textures is addictively good. I guarantee you’ll be taking seconds of this dessert.
- TASTE: Sweet caramel-y flavor with fresh bananas and creamy whipped cream layer this pie. The graham cracker crust is sweetened with brown sugar.
- TEXTURE: The crunchy crust is paired with gooey dulce de leche, soft banana slices, and pillowy-light whipped cream. The combination is so so good.
- TIME: This recipe takes 20 minutes to prep, with 4 hours of chill time.
- EASE: This is really easy to make. Even the homemade crust is a breeze.
What You’ll Need
Ingredient Notes
- Graham cracker crumbs- These are the base for the graham cracker crust.
- Brown sugar- This sweetens the crust.
- Dulce de leche- This gooey and sweet ingredient has a caramel-like texture and flavor.
- Heavy cream- This will be the base for the homemade whipped cream.
- Powdered sugar- To sweeten the whipped cream. Granulated sugar cannot be substituted here.
- Dark chocolate- For shavings on top of the pie.
Add-ins and Substitutions
- Make your own graham cracker crumbs- You can place the crackers in a strong ziplock bag and crush them with a rolling pin until they become fine crumbs, or do it with a food processor.
- Use store-bought whipped cream- You can use Cool Whip to replace the whipped cream to save time.
- Use a different crust- You can use a chocolate graham cracker crust in place of the regular one for more chocolatey flavor in this Banoffee Pie.
- Top with other chocolates- Try milk chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, or white chocolate shavings on top of the pie.
How to Make Banoffee Pie
- Make the crust. In a large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with the brown sugar, salt, and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the pie pan. Add the buttery graham cracker crumbs to a 9-inch pie dish and compress it with your clean hands.
- Let it set. Place the crust in the fridge for at least 4 hours to set.
Pro Tip: Compress the crumbs into the pie pan with your hands. This ensures it won’t crumble to bits when you cut your pie.
- Add the dulce de leche. Once the pie crust is set, add in the dulce de leche. Smooth it out in an even layer with a spatula.
- Add the bananas. Slice up the bananas and add them on top of the dulce de leche.
- Make the whipped cream. Now use an electric hand mixer to whisk up the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk until stiff peaks form.
- Add the whipped cream on top. Add the whipped cream on top of the bananas. Garnish with chocolate shavings, then slice and enjoy!
Recipe Tips
- Press the cracker crumbs into the pie dish- If you don’t do this, the crust will crumble when you try to cut the pie, so make sure to press them down well.
- Let the crust set- It needs at least 4 hours for the crust to set enough that it will hold its shape when it’s filled and then cut.
- Slice the bananas evenly- Slice the bananas to the same thickness so that the pie doesn’t look bumpy from different sizes.
- Form stiff peaks in the whipped cream- You don’t want the whipped cream to sink and melt right away so it’s important to whip it until stiff peaks form so it will hold up.
FAQs
What is the toffee caramel layer in banoffee pie traditionally made from?
The caramel sauce layer is traditionally made with sweetened condensed milk. Dulce de leche is perfect in this pie made with sweet bananas and freshly whipped cream.
In which country did banoffee pie originate?
The Banoffee Pie originated in the United Kingdom, created by the owner and chef of the Hungry Monk Restaurant in East Sussex.
Serving Suggestions
This Banoffee Pie recipe is sweet, creamy, and delicious. This caramel-banana dessert tastes amazing with cookies, cakes, coffee, and other sweet treats.
- Cookies: Serve this pie with Chewy Banana Oatmeal Cookies, Double Chocolate Cookies (VIDEO), White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies, or Twix Cookies.
- Cakes: Serve it alongside Tiramisu Cake (VIDEO), Sopapilla Cheesecake, Berry Chantilly Cake, or Chocolate Honey Cake (Spartak Cake).
- Sweet treats: Pair this dessert with Easy Homemade Toffee, Paleo Chocolate Fudge, Chocolate Caramel Pretzels Bars, or Crème Brulée.
- Coffee/Tea: Enjoy a slice of this Banoffee Pie with a Pumpkin Spice Latte, Iced Caramel Macchiato, Caramel Frappuccino (Starbucks Copycat), or Iced Matcha Latte.
Make This Recipe in Advance
Make ahead: You can make the crust a few days ahead of time and store it in the fridge until you’re ready to add the fillings.
Storing: Store this Banoffee Pie in the refrigerator covered or in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Freeze: The fillings will not thaw well so it’s best to eat this pie fresh.
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Banoffee Pie
This Banoffee Pie is creamy, sweet, and utterly delicious. The crunchy crust is scrumptious with the gooey dulce de leche and bananas.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 523kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 12 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 1/2 cups dulce de leche
- 3 bananas sliced
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Chocolate shaving for topping optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine the graham cracker crumbs with the brown sugar, salt, and melted butter.
- Add the buttery graham cracker crumbs to a 9-inch pie dish and compress it with your clean hands.
- Place the crust in the fridge for at least 4 hours to set.
- Once the crust is set, add in the dulce de leche. Smooth it out with a spatula.
- Slice up the bananas and add them on top of the dulce de leche.
- Now use an electric hand mixer to whisk up the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Whisk until stiff peaks form.
- Add the whipped cream on top of the bananas. Garnish with chocolate shavings, then slice and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 523kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 232mg | Potassium: 267mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 1428IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg
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