How to Make Banoffee Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Banoffee pie is a rich and indulgent dessert that is a real showstopper. This delicious pie consists of layers of buttery biscuit crumb crust, sliced bananas, creamy toffee filling, and a generous topping of whipped cream and chocolate shavings. The combination of sweet, caramelized toffee and fresh, ripe bananas creates a flavor sensation that will leave you and your guests wanting more.

The origins of Banoffee pie can be traced back to the 1970s, where it is believed to have been cr...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (13.4 ounce) can dulce de leche
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground ginger (Optional)
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3 bananas, sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • chocolate shavings (Optional)
  • espresso powder (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 (9-inch) pie

  • Gather ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).  
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs, white sugar, ginger (if using), and melted butter together in a medium bowl. Press mixture into an ungreased 9-inch fluted tart pan with a removable bottom or 9-inch pie pie plate.
  • Bake crust in preheated oven until set, about 12 to 15 minutes. Cool crust on a wire rack for 15 minutes. 
  • Spread dulce de leche in the cooled crust; arrange bananas evenly on top.
  • Beat heavy cream and powdered sugar in a large bowl until stiff peaks form, about 3 minutes. Spread whipped cream over bananas.
  • Refrigerate pie for at least 2 hours to overnight. Sprinkle with chocolate shavings, cocoa powder, and/or espresso powder, if desired, before serving.
  • Nutrition

    510 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 18g
    • Cholesterol: 87mg
    • Sodium: 213mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 57g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 43g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 161mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 339mg