How to Make A Banoffee Pie

While this recipe does require a lot of cooking time, it's worth every minute when you taste its unusual combination of bananas, toffee and coffee. This English pie has only been about for just over 30 years, but it's already a classic dessert dish. Serves 8 - 10.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• 1 16 oz can condensed milk
• 3/4 pint whipping cream
• 1 tsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp instant coffee
• 1 1/2 lbs bananas, peeled & halved
• 1 pre-cooked pie shell

1. Using a large saucepan, boil water.
2. Immerse unopened condensed milk can in boiling water.
3. Boil for 5 hours.
4. Allow to cool.
5. Whip cream with sugar and coffee until thick and smooth.
6. Spread the contents of the condensed milk can onto your pie base. It should be caramelised and have a golden hue.
7. Arrange your bananas on top of your caramelised condensed milk layer.
8. Carefully spoon on cream and sprinkle with coffee powder.
9. Serve.

Tips & Warnings

• This dish also works well with a graham cracker crust for a slightly richer, sweeter taste.
• Instead of spooning cream over the top, for a more professional touch, try using a piping bag to pipe it on.