Banoffee Pie Recipe
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Banoffee Pie Recipe
Description
The Banoffee Pie Recipe uses slow-baked sweetened condensed milk to create smooth dulce de leche, providing a sweet, caramel flavor that forms the pie's filling. This filling sits on a crust of finely ground graham crackers mixed with melted butter, pressed into a pan and baked until set. Fresh banana slices add a soft, fruity element that complements the richness of the dulce de leche. The topping consists of whipped heavy cream sweetened lightly with sugar and finished with milk chocolate shavings for added texture and mild chocolate notes.
The preparation involves two baking steps: first the slow water-bath baking of condensed milk to produce dulce de leche, then baking the graham cracker crust once formed. The pie is assembled layer by layer after cooling, which ensures the filling sets properly. This tart offers a mix of soft, crisp, and creamy textures in each bite.
After assembling, the pie should be refrigerated and served chilled. It is well suited for dessert following a meal, offering a sweet and satisfying end. The use of familiar ingredients like bananas and graham crackers keeps it accessible while the homemade caramel filling elevates the dish.
When storing, keep the pie covered in the refrigerator to maintain freshness for up to four days. Careful sealing of the condensed milk during the initial water bath prevents water infiltration, which is essential to achieve the correct dulce de leche consistency.
Ingredients
- 2, 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk 28 oz in total, canned
- 14 graham crackers
- 6 tablespoons butter
- cooking spray nonstick
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 3 banana sliced
- milk chocolate shavings for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit (218 degrees Celsius).
- Pour both cans of sweetened condensed milk into a square baking dish and cover tightly with foil.
- Place that baking dish into a 9x13" baking dish, or any larger baking dish you may have, and pour in water until it is halfway up the sides of the smaller dish.
- Place in the oven and cook for 1 hour and 45 minutes. During this time, check the water level every 30-45 minutes and refill water as necessary. The water will boil in the oven, so be sure the foil is on the small dish extra tight so no water spills into the milk.
- After cooking, remove the dish from the water bath and let it cool to room temperature. Whisk the mixture together until smooth; now you have creamy Dulce de Leche!
- Reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (177 degrees Celsius).
- In a food processor, combine the graham crackers and melted butter. Pulse until the mixture is finely ground and resembles wet sand. Add an additional tablespoon of melted butter if needed.
- Use a nonstick spray on your chosen 9-inch pie plate. Then, add the graham cracker mixture to the pie plate and press down to make the crust.
- Bake the crust in the oven for 5 minutes, then remove and let cool to room temperature.
- Spread the Dulce de Leche onto the cooled crust and smooth it into an even layer. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight until set.
- In a large bowl, beat the heavy cream until soft peaks form, add in the sugar and then beat until firm peaks form.
- Remove the pie from the fridge. Slice the banana and place the banana slices over the top of the Dulce de Leche.
- Then, top the pie with the whipped cream, spreading evenly to cover the bananas. Finally, garnish with chocolate shavings.
Notes
- Ensure the sweetened condensed milk is tightly sealed with foil during the water bath to prevent water from entering and ruining the caramel.
- Refrigerate the finished Banoffee Pie, covered well with plastic wrap or in an airtight container, to maintain freshness up to four days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 14Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 319 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 319kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 179mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 261mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 627IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 123mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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