The Best Ever BANOFFEE PIE

Hello world!

Soooo....thinking about what to post next, I felt that after the time consuming yet worth it cake that I posted last week, it had to be something simple this time. Thus came to the mind...BANOFFEE PIE. 

 

Don't worry now, this pie is a piece of cake. Plus, it's a NO BAKE dessert! It is the go to dessert  for one of those midweek sweet cravings when you don't have either time and energy to make an intricate looking dessert.

 

 The word  'banoffee' is a blend of the two words 'banana' and 'toffee', both I love. It is a classic English dessert, first made back in 1972. I just can't stress on how simple the pie is. With just four main ingredients that are easily available anywhere and everywhere, it is perfect for entertaining a large group with minimum effort.



The key to a good banoffee pie is the toffee. While making it, it is important to always keep the can of condensed milk submerged in water if you don't want to be cleaning toffee off your kitchen walls forever. I add some coconut to the pie to give it a tropical feel, but it can be omitted if wanted. Also, make sure not to use overly ripe or very raw bananas. They need to be a little hard, but still have their sweetness. While whipping your cream, do not add any sugar or else the whole pie will be overly sweet. The cream needs to provide a fresh and light feel.

 

One word description of the banoffee pie? Comfort. Decadence. Earthy.

 

 

INGREDIENTS

1. 200 grams Digestive Biscuits
2. 3 tbsp. melted Butter (I use salted)
3. 400 grams can of sweetened Condensed Milk
4. 1 cup (150 grams) Whipping Cream
5. 1/2 cup (75 grams) unsweetened, shredded Coconut
6. Cocoa Powder/ Chocolate Curls

 METHOD

1. Place the can of condensed milk in a deep pan with boiling water for 2-3 hours. MAKE SURE THE CAN IS ALWAYS TOTALLY SUBMERGED IN WATER. ALWAYS. Let the can cool completely before opening.
2. Place the biscuits in a food processor and process till they turn into a (nearly) fine powder.
3. Add the melted butter to the powdered biscuits and process further till the butter is evenly distributed.

   

   Make sure the biscuit base is nice and even
    
    

4. Layer the pie with banana slices.
   
    
   
5. Put the prepared toffee on top of the bananas and spread it out.

   

   I use a spatula. Makes it easier.

6. Keep in the refrigerator to set for about an hour.
7. Spread a thick layer of whipped cream on top and dust some cocoa powder or garnish with chocolate curls.
8. AND VOILA! YOU HAVE TO YOURSELF A PIE! Serve, chilled.