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Classic English Banoffee Pie topped with shaved dark chocolate and a drizzle of caramel on a white dessert plate.
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The Ultimate British Banoffee Pie

A legendary, no-bake British classic featuring a buttery digestive biscuit crust, a thick layer of decadent toffee, and fresh bananas. Topped with a mountain of whipped cream and dark chocolate shavings, it is the perfect balance of salty, sweet, and creamy.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10 Slices
Course: Celebration Dessert, Tea Time
Cuisine: British, English
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g Digestive Biscuits Or Graham crackers; crushed into fine crumbs.
  • 150 g Unsalted Butter Melted.
  • 1 pinch Sea Salt Added to the crust to balance the sweetness.
  • 397 g Dulce de Leche One standard can; or caramelized condensed milk.
  • 3 large Bananas Ripe but firm; sliced into thick coins.
  • 400 ml Heavy Whipping Cream Must be very cold for best volume.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract High quality for the best flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Powdered Sugar Optional; for stabilizing the cream.
  • 20 g Dark Chocolate For shaving/grating over the top.

Equipment

  • 1 9-inch Tart Tin Preferably with a removable bottom for easy slicing.
  • 1 Food Processor For pulsing biscuits into fine crumbs (or use a freezer bag and rolling pin).
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl For combining the crust and for whipping the cream.
  • 1 Electric Hand Mixer To achieve stiff peaks for the whipped cream topping.
  • 1 Offset Spatula To spread the toffee and cream layers evenly and smoothly.
  • 1 Fine Grater For shaving the dark chocolate over the finished pie.

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Base:
    Combine the crushed Digestive biscuits and melted butter in a bowl. Stir until the crumbs are evenly coated and resemble wet sand.
  2. Mold the Crust:
    Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of your tart tin. Use the back of a spoon to ensure it’s compact. Chill in the freezer for 15 minutes to set.
  3. Layer the Toffee:
    Spread the Dulce de Leche evenly over the chilled biscuit base. If the caramel is too thick, stir it vigorously in a bowl first to soften the texture.
  4. Add the Fruit:
    Slice the bananas into rounds and arrange them in a dense layer directly on top of the toffee. Cover as much of the caramel surface as possible.
  5. Whip the Cream:
    In a chilled bowl, whisk the heavy cream, vanilla, and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Be careful not to over-beat into butter!
  6. Top and Garnish:
    Spoon the whipped cream over the bananas, creating decorative swirls. Grate the dark chocolate generously over the top.
  7. Final Chill:
    Refrigerate for at least 3 hours. This allows the toffee to firm up and the crust to stabilize for clean, perfect slices.

Notes

Serving & Presentation

  • The Clean Cut: For perfect layers, use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry between every slice.
  • Plating: Serve on a chilled white plate to make the golden toffee and dark chocolate pop.
  • The Garnish: Use a vegetable peeler to create large chocolate curls instead of fine dust for a more professional look.
  • Pairing: Serve with a strong English Breakfast tea or a bitter black coffee to balance the rich sweetness.