Banoffee Pie

Banoffee pie is an easy to make and delicious tasting dessert. Although the dish is slightly high in calories but making it part of the weekly cheat meal will be a wise move!

Serving: 12
Calories per slice: 388

Ingredients

• For the Base
• Butter - 100 gm (melted) [Calories = 720]
• Digestive biscuits - 200 gm (crushed) [Calories = 1000]
• For Caramel
• Butter - 100 gm [Calories = 720]
• Dark brown sugar - 100 gm [Calories = 375]
• Condensed milk - 379 gm [Calories = 1244]
• For the Top
• Bananas - 4 (small) [Calories = 360]
• Whipped cream - 300 ml [Calories = 180]
• Chocolate - 1 tsp (grated for garnishing) [Calories = 58]

Method

1. Prepare the base: 
1. Take a bowl. Add the crushed biscuits and butter and mix well. 
2. Using a spoon, spread the crumbs onto the base of the cake pan. 
3. Chill it for 10-15 minutes or until firm. 
2. Prepare the Caramel: 
1. In a non-stick pan, melt the butter and sugar over low heat. Keep stirring during this time till the sugar completely dissolves. 
2. Add condensed milk to the mixture while mixing constantly. Bring the mixture to a rapid boil. Let it boil for a minute till a thick golden coloured caramel forms. Note: The caramel must be squidgy.
3. Set the Pie:
1. Spread the caramel over the biscuit base in the pan. 
2. Chill it again for either an hour, or until it becomes firm or if it is to be served.
4. Make the top:
1. Lift the pie from the pan and place it into the serving dish. 
2. Slice the bananas. 
3. Spread a layer onto the caramel layer.
4. Spread the layer of whipped cream onto the bananas. 
5. Sprinkle the chocolate grating on the top.

      5. Serve cold.