Banoffee Pie Recipe Digestive Biscuits

Ingredients

For the base of this classic British dessert, you will need: 250g of digestive biscuits, 75g of butter, melted, and 1 can of Carnation Caramel (397g). For the filling, you will need: 3 large ripe bananas, 200ml of double cream, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 4 tablespoons of icing sugar. Lastly, for the topping, you will need: 200g of dark chocolate, melted.

Instructions

Start by preheating your oven to 180C/160Fan/Gas 4. Line a 9” round springform cake tin with baking parchment. Place the digestive biscuits into a food processor and blitz until they resemble breadcrumbs. Add the melted butter and pulse until the mixture resembles wet sand. Tip the biscuit crumbs into the prepared tin and press down firmly to create an even base. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and allow to cool completely. Open and pour the caramel into the cooled biscuit base. Slice the bananas and arrange on top of the caramel, covering the entire surface. In a bowl, beat the cream, vanilla and icing sugar together until thick and pipeable. Pipe the cream onto the banana slices and level out with a palette knife. Finally, pour the melted chocolate over the cream layer and spread to cover. Place in the fridge for 2 hours, or until the chocolate is set. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

This banoffee pie is a delicious treat that is packed with flavour and nutrition. Each slice contains energy from the digestive biscuits and butter which provides carbohydrates, proteins and fats. The caramel and bananas are also a good source of carbohydrates and provide essential vitamins and minerals. The double cream, icing sugar and dark chocolate add a creamy and indulgent texture to the pie, but also contribute to the overall calorie content. For a healthier version, you can reduce the amount of sugar and chocolate used.

Serving Suggestions

This banoffee pie is best served fresh and chilled. It can also be served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream. If you are looking to add a bit of crunch, you can sprinkle some chopped nuts or crushed digestive biscuits over the top. This classic dessert is also great for a dinner party or special occasion. It can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Variations

For a different variation, you can use different types of biscuits for the base. Graham crackers, digestive biscuits or shortbread biscuits all work well. You can also add a layer of strawberry or raspberry jam for an extra fruity kick. For a vegan-friendly version, you can replace the double cream with vegan cream and the digestive biscuits with vegan-friendly biscuits.