Banoffee Pie

Use my simple recipe for banoffee pie to create a homemade dessert that will wow everyone. This traditional delight is a favorite here at Carnation and uses our creamy Carnation Condensed Milk to make a smooth and golden caramel. 

It’s a fantastic dessert for parties & is very famous, so you might think it’s hard to make, but our banoffee pie recipe is straightforward!

What is Banoffee Pie?

The name is quite strange, so the first time I tried it and found out its name, I was confused about what kind of name it was and whether it had any special history. But when I researched it, I discovered that “banoffee” is an English word formed from two words: banana + coffee.

In a way, it’s like different flavors being deliciously prepared together under one name. Its texture is so creamy and gooey that once you try it, you won’t want to stop; you’ll want to keep your fork down just to have another bite. This recipe is very easy to prepare, so it’s beginner-friendly too.

Banoffee Pie Ingredients

• One 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk, with label and sticker removed
• 300 g digestive biscuits
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 140 g unsalted butter (about 10 tbsp), melted & slightly cool
• 3 medium bananas, peeled & sliced into half-inch pieces
• 2 cups heavy cream
• One dark chocolate bar (optional)

Easy Banoffee Pie Recipe—Step-By-Step Guide

Prepare Dulce de Leche

1. Put another wire rack into the large pot. Place the unopened can of milk on the side of the shelf. Place the can in a large pot & add room temperature water to the level where you can see it’s two inches in the pot. This is highly beneficial for safety reasons!
2. After drying the meat, add it to the pot, set the heat to high, and allow the pot to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to a slow boil. Cook for 4 hours. After 30 minutes, let it sit and add boiling water to the can since it should remain covered throughout the process.
3. Remove the can from the water bath and cover the top of the can with a towel. Give it at least an hour to cool in the water. Do not attempt to open a hot can—this may lead to some real trouble.
4. After it has cooled, remove the lid of the can and pour the dulce de leche into a separate bowl. Add half a teaspoon of salt & mix until blended well.

Make Crust

1. While the dulce de leche is simmering, combine the dry ingredients for the crust. Heat your oven to 350°F. Crush the digestive biscuits into crumbs—you can even bowl them into small crumbs by putting them in a plastic sack and then pounding them using a rolling pin.
2. In this case, combine the crumbs with the rest of the salt. For the next step, pour heated butter over the crumbs and mix them. Transfer the mixture to a 9-inch tart pan and spread it uniformly to the sides and bottom. Take your fingers & a measuring cup to form a tight pack.
3. Bake the crust until light golden brown and fragrant with butter for 25-30 minutes. Make sure it cools on a wire rack until totally cool.

Finishing the Tart

1. After that, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form, so it will take about 6 minutes using a mixer.
2. Once the crust has cooled, pour the dulce de leche onto the crushed banana slices on top of the dulce de leche.

3. Cove chocolate a little warm in the microwave and cover the bananas with the whipped cream, applying a uniform layer on the fruits. To finish off the dish, add the chocolate a little warm in the microwave for about 10 seconds and make  chocolate curls with the help of a vegetable peeler.

Banoffee Pie & Mini Banoffee Pie

Although they are the same, there are some differences between the two because of size variations.

Banoffee Pie

• Size
  • A large desert is prepared in a larger pie tin.
• Serving Style
  • Divided in wedges to allow for sharing during parties.
• Preparation
  • Separated portions—a biscuit base layer, caramel, sliced bananas, and whipped cream—formed one large pie.

Mini Banoffee Pies:

• Size
  • Portions are made in small tin cans or muffin tins.
• Serving Style
  • Originally made for an individual portion, it is suitable for functions such as parties or ceremonies.
• Preparation
  • Comprising similar ingredients presented in small quantities for convenient stacking.

3 Best Banoffee Pie Recipe Variations

Banoffee Pie with Pecans 

This variant of the traditional banoffee pie incorporates crunches both in its bottom layer and topping because pecans provide additional flavor and texture. The cream combines coffee flavoring to achieve perfect balance between caramel and banana sweetness. A little miso paste can also add a unique  flavor, and make this dessert more special.

Banoffee Pie Trifles 

Oh, it’s my favorite. It isn’t easy from all of these. These are individual servings of banoffee pie that are easy to enjoy. We layer crushed graham crackers, caramel, banana slices, & whipped cream in simple cups or jars. This no-bake dessert is great for parties because you can make it before party start, and it looks beautiful.

Salted Caramel & Hazelnut Banoffee Pie  

The variant of the traditional banoffee pie incorporates salted caramel and a crispy hazelnut topping. The bananas and creamy filling complement the nutty crunch and sweet, salty flavors. You won’t want to miss this feast.

How to Make Banoffee Pie with a Gluten-Free Crust

1. One can make delicious gluten-free Banoffee pie through the preparation of the dough. 
2. Blend gluten-free digestive biscuits until they produce a fine crumb texture. 
3. You should melt unsalted butter either 

• by heating it over a pan at low temperature or 
• by using the microwave

Mix the entire amount of crushed biscuits with the butter until smooth. 

4. Using a glass or mug to help distribute the biscuit mixture, roughly press it into the bottom and up the sides of a 25 cm loose-bottomed tart tin.
5. Chill the crust in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or in the freezer for approximately fifteen minutes in order to fix.
6. After the crust is set, evenly cover the biscuit base with a 397g can of caramel. Next, place two ripe banana slices on top of the caramel layer. 
7. Whip 300 ml of double cream until firm peaks develop and spread it over the bananas. 
8. Cover with grated dark chocolate for decoration as a final touch. 
9. Chill the pie until ready to serve, & enjoy this delightful gluten-free banoffee pie that everyone can savor.

Quick FAQs

The contents of leftover Banoffee pie should go into a sealed container before storing them in the fridge for up to three days. Banoffee pie remains edible until it reaches three days of freshness.

Can You Freeze Banoffee Pie?

The entire pie should not be frozen because the quality of bananas and cream suffers upon thawing. Each component of Banoffee pie can be frozen independently from the others.

How Do I Stop Bananas from Turning Brown?

The best practice to maintain banana freshness involves applying whipped cream immediately after cutting the fruit.

It is possible to create miniature versions of Banoffee Pies.  

The preparation of small-sized Banoffee pies works effectively with both small tart pans and muffin tins.

Final Takeaways

A tasty dish that is easy to make and suitable for a variety of situations is banoffee pie. Understanding some of the aspects of this no-bake dessert can be helpful, regardless of whether you are utilizing it for a wedding or getting ready for a picnic.

The correct biscuit type can balance the preparation of the crust, and there are many methods to finish the banoffee pie with the toppings and variants.