Treat yourself to the indulgent delight of Banoffee Pie, a decadent dessert featuring layers of creamy caramel, fresh bananas, and fluffy whipped cream, all nestled in a buttery biscuit crust. Follow this detailed process to create your own irresistible Banoffee Pie at home.

Ingredients:

For the Biscuit Crust:

• 200g (about 2 cups) digestive biscuits or graham crackers, crushed into fine crumbs
• 100g (7 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
• For the Caramel Filling:
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• For the Pie Filling:
• 2-3 ripe bananas, sliced
• For the Whipped Cream Topping:
• 1 cup heavy cream, chilled
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder, for garnish (optional)

Instructions:

1. Start by preparing the caramel filling. Place the unopened can of sweetened condensed milk in a large pot and cover it with water, ensuring the can is fully submerged. Bring the water to a gentle boil over medium heat and let it simmer for 3 hours, adding more water as needed to keep the can submerged.
2. After 3 hours, carefully remove the can from the pot and let it cool completely before opening. This will result in thick, creamy caramel.
3. While the caramel is cooling, prepare the biscuit crust. In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed biscuits or graham crackers with the melted butter until well combined.
4. Press the biscuit mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish to form the crust. Use the back of a spoon or the bottom of a measuring cup to pack it down firmly.
5. Once the caramel has cooled, spread it evenly over the biscuit crust.
6. Arrange the sliced bananas in a single layer over the caramel filling.
7. In a chilled mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together until stiff peaks form.
8. Spread the whipped cream over the banana layer, covering the pie completely.
9. If desired, garnish the Banoffee Pie with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder for an extra touch of indulgence.
10. Refrigerate the pie for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the flavors to meld and the filling to set.
11. Before serving, slice the Banoffee Pie into wedges and enjoy the creamy, caramelized goodness!

Suggested Pairing:

Serve slices of Banoffee Pie with a piping hot cup of coffee or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a delightful dessert experience. The combination of creamy caramel, bananas, and whipped cream is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.