Description
An indulgent and creamy Banoffee Pie featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, luscious homemade dulce de leche, fresh banana slices, and topped with fluffy whipped cream and optional dark chocolate shavings. Perfectly chilled for a rich and satisfying dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Dulce de Leche
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
Filling
- 3 ripe but firm bananas
Topping
- 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Dark chocolate for shavings (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture firmly into the base of a 9-inch pie dish to form an even crust. Place the crust in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes, allowing it to set.
- Make the dulce de leche: Pour the sweetened condensed milk into a saucepan and gently simmer over low heat for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring regularly to prevent burning. Continue until the milk thickens and turns a rich golden caramel color. Remove from heat and let it cool completely.
- Assemble dulce de leche layer: Spread the cooled dulce de leche evenly over the chilled graham cracker crust, ensuring a smooth and thick layer.
- Add banana slices: Peel and slice the bananas, then arrange the slices evenly over the dulce de leche layer to cover it completely.
- Whip the cream: In a mixing bowl, beat the heavy whipping cream and powdered sugar together until soft peaks form, creating a light and fluffy texture.
- Top the pie: Spread the whipped cream gently over the bananas to form the top layer. Optionally, garnish with dark chocolate shavings for added flavor and decoration.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the assembled pie for 1 to 2 hours to allow it to set well before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure bananas are ripe but firm to prevent them from becoming mushy under the whipped cream.
- Stir the condensed milk regularly while simmering to avoid scorching and achieve a smooth caramel.
- You can prepare the dulce de leche ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator.
- For a quicker option, use store-bought dulce de leche.
- Adjust the powdered sugar in whipped cream according to your sweetness preference.
- Dark chocolate shavings are optional but add a pleasant contrast in flavor and texture.
