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    Home » Recipes » Pies, Tarts & Crumbles

    Banoffee Pie

    Published: Aug 16, 2022 · Modified: Jun 6, 2024 by Shiran · This post may contain affiliate links · 30 Comments

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    This insanely delicious banoffee pie is made of 4 simple layers: cookie crust, dulce de leche, fresh bananas, and whipped cream. It’s the easiest, quickest, most superb no-bake pie you’ll ever make!

    Banoffee Pie

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    When my friend Rene got back from India, all she could talk about was the popular (and “most amazing thing I’ve ever had in my life!”) banoffee pie that she ate countless times while staying there. She said that a whole new world opened to her when she took her first bite. And once she made it at home and let me try some, I understood exactly what she was talking about.

    Rene now makes this easy pie at least 10 times a year for her family that asks for it all the time. They never seem to get enough of it.

    How to make banoffee pie

    What is banoffee pie?

    Banoffee pie gets its name from a combination of toffee and bananas. The crust is made from graham crackers, but you can use vanilla wafers or digestive biscuits, too. The filling is made with rich and creamy dulce de leche, then topped with bananas and whipped cream. This is a quick, no-bake dessert that’s nearly effortless to make.

    The amount of bananas, dulce de leche, and whipped cream is really up to you. My recipe is a classic version with what I believe to be a good balance between those three ingredients, but if you feel like adding more or less of any of them, then by all means go for it.

    Banoffee Pie

    How to make banoffee pie

    Make the crust.

    Put graham crackers or cookies into a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Pour into a bowl and add melted butter until fully combined. Line a tart pan with the crust, pressing the crumbs firmly into the pan to ensure it holds its shape. Chill for 30-60 minutes until firm.

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    Tip: For a firmer, crispier crust, try baking the crust for about 5-10 minutes at 350°F. Allow it to cool completely before adding the filling.

    Prepare the filling.

    If you’re able to find store-bought dulce de leche, you don’t have to bother with making a homemade version because (I personally think store-bought dulce de leche is just as good). See below for instructions.

    Assemble the pie. Place slice bananas in an even layer on top of the dulce de leche, and top it all with homemade whipped cream. Chill for at least 3 hours before enjoying.

    How to make dulce de leche at home

    There are two methods to make dulce de leche from scratch.

    The classic method: cooking milk and sugar.

    Combine 4 cups milk with 1.5 cups of sugar and simmer in a saucepan for about an hour and a half, until the mixture thickens and caramelizes. Mix frequently at this point until the mixture has a nice caramel color. Remove from heat and allow to cool. See complete instructions here.

    The condensed milk method:

    Cooking a can of condensed milk until it turns into a thick, golden dulce de leche. This can be done by cooking it in boiling water over the stovetop for 2.5-3 hours, or by cooking it in the oven for about 1.5 hours. While it takes time to cook, it doesn’t involve much effort. See full instructions here.

    Tips for making perfect banoffee pie

    • You can also try using homemade caramel sauce instead of dulce de leche for the filling. It’s different in texture and flavor but still complements the pie perfectly. For a salted caramel version, you can mix in a pinch of salt.
    • Feel free to garnish the pie however you like. Top the whipped cream with shredded coconut, chopped pecans, or grated chocolate (about ½ cup).
    • Use ripe bananas for the best flavor, and save overripe ones for easy banana bread or Nutella banana bread.
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    Banoffee Pie

    The easiest, quickest, most superb no-bake pie you’ll ever make! Banoffee pie is made of 4 simple layers: cookies, dulze de leche, fresh bananas, and whipped cream.

    Prep Time 30 minutes
    Chill time 30 minutes
    Total Time 1 hour
    YIELD 1 9-inch/23cm pie
    Author Shiran

    Ingredients

    For the crust:

    • 1 ½ cups (150g) graham cracker, digestive biscuit or vanilla wafer crumbs
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • ⅓ cup (75g) unsalted butter, melted

    For the filling:

    • 1 and ¼ cups dulce de leche
    • 3 ripe yet firm (not overripe or black) bananas
    • 1 cup (240 ml) cold heavy cream
    • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • ½ cup grated chocolate/shredded coconut/chopped pecans for topping , optional

    Instructions

    Make the crust and filling

    1. In a medium bowl, stir together crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined and moistened. Using your fingers, press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan and up the sides to form an even layer.

      Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to chill for one hour, until firm (or, optional – for a crispier crust, bake the crust at 350ºF for 5 minutes).

      Cool to room temperature before filling.

    2. Spread dulce de leche gently on top of the crust and smooth the top.

    3. Slice bananas thinly and lay them over the dulce de leche in one even layer.

    Make the whipped cream

    1. Using a mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, whisk together heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract on high speed until soft peaks form. Avoid overbeating.

      Spread this whipped cream over bananas. 

    Recipe Notes

    * To make crumbs, pulse biscuits in a food processor until finely ground. You can pulse the sugar along with the biscuits in the food processor.

    Storing & Serving

    Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Pie will keep for up to 3 days in the fridge.

    Serve cold or slightly chilled for best results.

    How to make dulce de leche from scratch

    The classic method: cooking milk and sugar. 

    Combine 4 cups milk with 1.5 cups of sugar and simmer in a saucepan for about an hour and a half, until the mixture thickens and caramelizes. Mix frequently at this point until the mixture has a nice caramel color. Remove from heat and allow to cool. 

    Alternative method: Cooking a can of condensed milk until it turns into a thick, golden dulce de leche.

    This can be done by cooking the can in boiling water over the stovetop for 2.5-3 hours, or by cooking it in the oven for about 1.5 hours. While it takes time to cook, it doesn’t involve much effort.

    See full instructions here.

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    1. Theodora Nan says

      June 25, 2015 at 3:25 pm

      I would easily change the fanciest dessert for slice of a decadent banoffee pie. Amazing photos!

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        June 25, 2015 at 6:01 pm

        Thank you so much Theodora! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Beeta @ Mon Petit Four says

      June 25, 2015 at 6:28 pm

      This looks incredible!! I’m not surprised Rene has made over 20 times…I can just imagine how amazing this tastes. It also looks beautiful so great for pleasing a crowd! 🙂

      Reply
    3. Emma says

      June 25, 2015 at 10:12 pm

      One of my favourite desserts! This looks so luscious 🙂

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        June 26, 2015 at 3:06 am

        One of my favorites too! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Angie@Angie's Recipes says

      June 26, 2015 at 5:13 am

      This looks so luscious and tempting!

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        June 26, 2015 at 10:24 am

        Thank you Angie! 🙂

        Reply
    5. June @ How to Philosophize with Cake says

      June 26, 2015 at 9:24 pm

      Mmm what a pie that looks like! Love all the dulce de leche 🙂

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        June 27, 2015 at 11:09 am

        Me too 🙂 Thanks June!

        Reply
    6. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

      June 26, 2015 at 11:44 pm

      I will never tire of eating the combination of bananas and caramel together – they are so sweet and delicious. This pie looks epic Shiran and I am so jealous that you got to devour it!

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        June 27, 2015 at 11:10 am

        I know – it’s the perfect combination! And the simplest one to make!

        Reply
    7. Winnie says

      June 29, 2015 at 3:51 pm

      הפאי שלך ניראה פשוט מדהים!!
      אף פעם לא הכנתי דבר כזה, למרות שבילדות אכלתי
      מאדדדדדדדדדדד טעים!!

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        July 02, 2015 at 4:25 am

        It’s really simple Winnie, you should make it! 🙂

        Reply
    8. Sam @ SugarSpunRun says

      June 30, 2015 at 8:31 am

      I’d never heard of this pie before today but it sounds incredible! Banana and caramel together sounds divine!

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        July 02, 2015 at 3:48 am

        It is! And it’s so simple to make! 🙂

        Reply
      • Wendy says

        January 13, 2020 at 10:14 am

        This pie originated at The Hungry Monk in Sussex in the U.K and I still make it today. I have always made it from scratch. This is the most delightful dessert I have ever had.

        Reply
    9. Manali @ CookWithManali says

      June 30, 2015 at 6:33 pm

      one of my favorite desserts! I make it exactly the same way, easy and delicious! 🙂 Yours look mouthwatering!

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        July 02, 2015 at 3:47 am

        Thank you so much, Manali! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Miri says

      October 03, 2018 at 5:06 am

      Great easy pie, my family loved it. Thank you for your recipes they never fail me!

      Reply
    11. Kim says

      December 15, 2018 at 6:15 pm

      Is this pie better the day it’s made? Or does it improve overnight? I can’t wait to make it for s friends birthday next week!

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        December 16, 2018 at 7:48 am

        It will taste good either way. Just make sure to chill it for several hours before serving.

        Reply
    12. Debra Wood says

      November 16, 2019 at 1:18 pm

      Hi Shiran- your pie looks amazing- do you use sweetened or unsweetened coconut?
      thank you, Debby

      Reply
      • Shiran says

        November 17, 2019 at 2:16 am

        Hi Debra. Since it’s just for the topping, it’s ok to use sweetened or unsweetened coconut.

        Reply
    13. Lily says

      October 07, 2020 at 3:40 pm

      I haven’t tried it yet, so I’m not sure about the rating yet. But How long does it take to make? sorry for posting this 5 years later. LOL

      Reply
    14. LILY says

      October 09, 2020 at 10:18 am

      Ok, now I made it! This is an AMAZING recipe. I am so glad you did this. This is the quickest banoffee pie recipe I have ever made! Thank you so much.

      Reply
    15. uma says

      June 11, 2021 at 3:45 am

      SO
      GOOD!

      Reply
    16. Ryana Nerissa says

      September 11, 2021 at 9:39 am

      Hi Shiran. What type of bananas do we usually use for banoffee pies? I made the toffee from scratch. It was nice, thick and gooey. But once I added the bananas. After few hours I can see liquid coming lut from the bananas. And it just became runny. Pls help

      Reply
      • Talia @ Pretty. Simple. Sweet. says

        September 12, 2021 at 4:21 pm

        Hi Ryana, the bananas should be firm and ripe, but not overripe. Perhaps the bananas you used were a tad overripe and this is what led to the additional moisture in the pie.

        Reply
    17. Bev says

      July 06, 2024 at 6:16 pm

      Going to make this for dessert tomorrow. I found Eagle Brand caramel Dulce de Leche. Do I just use it straight from the can, or do I have to do something to thicken it up first? Will post with results.

      Reply
      • Stephanie @ Pretty.Simple.Sweet. says

        July 08, 2024 at 1:44 pm

        Hi Bev! You should be able to use it right out of the can.

        Reply

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