Banoffee Pie (9-inch)

Prep: 20 min | Chill: 2h | Serves: 8  

Ingredients

*Base:*  

- 250g digestive biscuits (or graham crackers)  

- 100g unsalted butter, melted  

*Filling:*  

- 1 can (400g) dulce de leche (or boiled condensed milk)  

- 3 ripe bananas, sliced  

*Topping:*  

- 300ml heavy cream, whipped to stiff peaks  

- 1 tbsp powdered sugar  

- 1 tsp vanilla extract  

- Dark chocolate shavings (optional)  

Instructions

1. *Prepare Base*  

   - Crush biscuits into fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter.  

   - Press firmly into a 9-inch pie dish. Chill for 15 minutes.  

2. *Layer Filling*  

   - Spread dulce de leche evenly over the chilled base.  

   - Arrange banana slices in a single layer over the caramel.  

3. *Add Topping*  

   - Whip cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff.  

   - Spread over bananas, creating swirls.  

   - Garnish with chocolate shavings if desired.  

4. *Chill & Serve*  

   - Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.  

*Tip:* For homemade dulce de leche, simmer an unopened can of condensed milk in water for 3 hours (fully submerged). Cool completely before use.  

Best enjoyed within 24 hours for optimal texture.