Banoffee Pie

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Banoffee Pie
300 min.
8
442kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a heavenly dessert that promises to delight every taste bud: the Banoffee Pie! This luscious treat combines the rich flavors of toffee, fresh bananas, and whipped cream, all nestled in a perfectly baked crust. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving something sweet, this vegetarian and gluten-free recipe is sure to impress.

The magic begins with a simple yet transformative process: slowly cooking sweetened condensed milk until it transforms into a golden, creamy caramel that adds depth and richness to the pie. Layered with slices of ripe bananas and topped with a light, airy whipped cream, each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will leave you wanting more.

Perfect for gatherings or a special weekend treat, this Banoffee Pie is not only delicious but also visually stunning. Its inviting layers of caramel and banana come together to create a masterpiece that looks as delightful as it tastes. Plus, with a preparation time of around five hours and a chill period, it allows you to prepare ahead of time, making it a stress-free addition to any dessert table.

So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to elevate your dessert game with this classic treat that's bound to become a family favorite!

Ingredients

  • large banana 
  • 1.5 cups cup heavy whipping cream chilled
  • tablespoon brown sugar light packed
  • 21 ounces condensed milk sweetened canned

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • roasting pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Pour condensed milk into pie plate and stir in a generous pinch of salt. Cover pie plate with foil and crimp foil tightly around rim. Put in a roasting pan, then add enough boiling-hot water to reach halfway up side of pie plate, making sure that foil is above water.
  3. Bake, refilling pan to halfway with water about every 40 minutes, until milk is thick and a deep golden caramel color, about 2 hours.
  4. Remove pie plate from water bath and transfer toffee to a bowl, then chill toffee, uncovered, until it is cold, about 1 hour.
  5. While toffee is chilling, clean pie plate and bake piecrust in it according to package instructions. Cool piecrust completely in pan on a rack, about 20 minutes.
  6. Spread toffee evenly in crust, and chill, uncovered, 15 minutes.
  7. Cut bananas into 1/4-inch-thick slices and pile over toffee.
  8. Beat cream with brown sugar in a clean bowl with an electric mixer until it just holds soft peaks, then mound over top of pie.
  9. • Toffee can be chilled up to 2 days (cover after 1 hour).• Toffee-filled crust can be chilled up to 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts

Calories442kcal
Protein6.78%
Fat45%
Carbs48.22%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.47
Glycemic Load
30.34
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
9.375217370365%

Flavonoids

Catechin
3.11mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:441.7kcal
22.08%
Fat:22.75g
35%
Saturated Fat:14.41g
90.04%
Carbohydrates:54.85g
18.28%
Net Carbohydrates:53.52g
19.46%
Sugar:49.46g
54.96%
Cholesterol:75.73mg
25.24%
Sodium:107.49mg
4.67%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.71g
15.42%
Vitamin B2:0.43mg
25.34%
Calcium:244.59mg
24.46%
Phosphorus:225.44mg
22.54%
Selenium:12.88µg
18.4%
Vitamin A:887.32IU
17.75%
Potassium:503.06mg
14.37%
Vitamin B6:0.24mg
12.07%
Magnesium:36.38mg
9.09%
Vitamin B5:0.84mg
8.44%
Vitamin C:6.64mg
8.05%
Manganese:0.14mg
7.18%
Vitamin B12:0.4µg
6.65%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
6.11%
Zinc:0.88mg
5.89%
Vitamin D:0.86µg
5.75%
Fiber:1.33g
5.3%
Folate:20.19µg
5.05%
Vitamin E:0.58mg
3.87%
Copper:0.06mg
2.83%
Vitamin B3:0.53mg
2.63%
Vitamin K:2.13µg
2.03%
Iron:0.33mg
1.83%
Source:Epicurious