This rich and decadent Banoffee pie is topped with the most wonderful coffee haveflavored whipped cream. With a beautiful presentation, this would be delicious for a special occasion but It is an easy pie that can be whipped up at any time. The base is a buttery graham cracker crust that's filled with rich caramel and bananas. The topping is a firm whipped cream made richer with cream cheese and has a slight coffee flavor. Decorate this Banoffee pie for St. Patrick's Day or leave it plain (It is impressive either way). Don't be intimidated by the steps ... it is not hard to make. This is a traditional popular pie in Ireland and England. The pie is full of caramel, bananas, coffee haveflavored whipped cream, and shaved chocolate. It is delicious. What a great dessert for St. Patrick's Day or any special day of the year. It is a fairly easy pie to make. You can simplify it even more by using a store havebought deep dish graham cracker pie crust. Enjoy : have)
Ingredients :
- CRUST
- 1 1/2 cup(s) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup(s) sugar
- 1/2 cup(s) butter, melted
- 1/4 cup(s) unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
- FILLING
- 6 1/4 tablespoon(s) butter
- 1/3 cup(s) brown sugar, packed
- 14 ounce(s) condensed milk
- 6 - bananas, not over ripened or mushy
- 2-4 tablespoon(s) lemon juice, to prevent bananas from browning
- WHIPPED CREAM
- 4 ounce(s) cream cheese
- 2 cup(s) whipping cream
- 1/4 cup(s) confectioners' sugar
- 2-3 tablespoon(s) brewed extra strong coffee (you can use double strength instant mixed with water, just remove 3 Tbsp for whipped cream.)
- 1 banana, not over ripe or mushy
- 1 - large chocolate bar (I used Ghiraradelli chocolate toffee bar)
- chopped walnuts (optional)
Intructions :
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees F. Make the crust by combining the graham cracker crumbs with the sugar. Add the melted butter and mix. If you'd like a chocolate crust, add the cocoa. Combine well
- Press into a 9-inch springform pan bottom going up halfway up sides of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool
- To prepare the filling, melt the butter in a saucepan. Add the brown sugar. Cook over high heat, bringing to a boil and stirring constantly. Make sure the sugar dissolves completely
- Add the condensed milk and combine well. Bring to a boil. Set a timer for 1 minute and 30 seconds. Boil on high heat stirring constantly.The mixture should thicken. If not thickened, cook a little longer
- Pour half of the caramel on to the bottom of the crust you made
- Slice 3 bananas into a bowl and toss with a little lemon juice. Place slices in the caramel
- Pour the rest of the caramel on top
- Slice 3 more bananas into the same bowl and toss with the remaining lemon juice. Place on top of the caramel. Refrigerate until caramel sets
- To make the topping, beat the cream cheese until whipped. Add the whipping cream with the confectioners' sugar and coffee
- Beat until soft peaks form
- Slice banana and fold it in
- Top the pie with the cream
- Shave the chocolate bar on top. Sprinkle walnuts on top ,if desired. Decorate how you wish
- Ready to serve. Keep refrigerated.
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