Description
Banoffee Pie with Salted Shortbread Crust is a delicious dessert that perfectly balances creamy sweetness and a delightful salty crunch. Featuring layers of ripe bananas and rich dulce de leche on a buttery salted shortbread crust, topped with whipped cream and optional chocolate or nuts, it’s a comforting and indulgent treat suitable for any season or occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Salted Shortbread Crust
- 200g salted shortbread biscuits, crushed
- 100g unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling
- 1 cup dulce de leche or caramel sauce
- 3–4 fresh ripe bananas, sliced
- 300ml whipped cream, lightly sweetened (optional)
Optional Garnishes
- Dark chocolate shavings or cocoa powder
- Crushed toasted hazelnuts or pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the Salted Shortbread Crust: Crush the salted shortbread biscuits into fine crumbs using a food processor or by placing them in a zip-lock bag and gently crushing with a rolling pin. Combine the crumbs with melted unsalted butter, mixing until you achieve a sandy texture. Press this mixture firmly into the base of your pie tin and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set firmly.
- Layer the Dulce de Leche: Once the crust is set, spread a generous, even layer of dulce de leche or caramel sauce over the chilled base. This sticky, rich layer forms the luscious centerpiece of your pie.
- Add the Banana Slices: Slice fresh ripe bananas into even rounds and arrange them neatly on top of the caramel layer. Bananas add freshness and a fruity contrast balancing the sweetness and saltiness.
- Whip and Spread the Cream: Whip fresh cream to soft peaks, sweetening slightly if desired, then generously dollop or pipe it over the bananas in a smooth, fluffy layer. This final cream layer adds airy lightness to the dessert.
- Garnish and Chill: Sprinkle dark chocolate shavings, cocoa powder, or nuts on top to add texture and flavor. Chill the pie for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Choose perfectly ripe bananas: firm yet sweet to avoid sogginess.
- Use chilled cream for better whipping and stability.
- Press the crust firmly for a solid base that holds toppings well.
- Make homemade dulce de leche by simmering condensed milk for a fresher taste.
- Serve chilled to allow layers to bind and enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Banoffee Pie, Salted Shortbread Crust, Banana Dessert, Dulce de Leche, No-Bake Pie, Creamy Dessert, British Dessert