irish banoffee pie - caramel and banana pie
This is a traditional popular pie in Ireland and England. The pie is full of caramel, bananas, coffee-flavored 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-bought deep dish graham cracker pie crust. Enjoy :-)
Blue Ribbon Recipe
This rich and decadent Banoffee pie is topped with the most wonderful coffee-flavored whipped cream. With a beautiful presentation, this would be delicious for a special occasion but it's 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's impressive either way). Don't be intimidated by the steps ... it is not hard to make.
Ingredients
- CRUST
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
- FILLING
- 6 1/4 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 14 ounces condensed milk
- 6 - bananas, not over ripened or mushy
- 2-4 tablespoons lemon juice, to prevent bananas from browning
- WHIPPED CREAM
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons 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)
How To Make irish banoffee pie - caramel and banana pie
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Step 1Pre-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. -
Step 2Press 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.
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Step 3To 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.
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Step 4Add 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.
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Step 5Pour half of the caramel on to the bottom of the crust you made.
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Step 6Slice 3 bananas into a bowl and toss with a little lemon juice. Place slices in the caramel.
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Step 7Pour the rest of the caramel on top.
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Step 8Slice 3 more bananas into the same bowl and toss with the remaining lemon juice. Place on top of the caramel. Refrigerate until caramel sets.
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Step 9To make the topping, beat the cream cheese until whipped. Add the whipping cream with the confectioners' sugar and coffee.
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Step 10Beat until soft peaks form.
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Step 11Slice banana and fold it in.
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Step 12Top the pie with the cream.
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Step 13Shave the chocolate bar on top. Sprinkle walnuts on top ,if desired. Decorate how you wish.
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Step 14Ready to serve. Keep refrigerated.
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