Banoffee Pie

Name: Banoffee Pie
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Europe, British
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs; 1/2 cup butter, melted; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; FILLING:; 3 bananas, sliced 1/4 inch thick; 1 cup dulce de leche; 1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream; 1-1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder; 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Chocolate shavings, optional

Total Time Prep: 25 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Need a showstopper dessert that doesn't require baking the day away? This banoffee pie recipe is the answer.

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
3 bananas, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 cup dulce de leche
1-1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 teaspoons instant espresso powder
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate shavings, optional

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar and salt. Press mixture into the bottom and up the sides sides of a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate. Bake until crust is set, about 15 minutes. Cool completely.
Place heavy whipping cream, espresso powder, confectioners’ sugar and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Whisk until soft peaks form; set aside.
Spread dulce de leche into cooled crust. Top with two layers of sliced bananas. Spoon whipped cream over the bananas. Refrigerate at least three hours or overnight. Garnish with chocolate shavings before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 527 calories, 32g fat (19g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 320mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (43g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.