Description
A classic British no-bake dessert featuring a crumbly biscuit base, rich caramel, fresh bananas, and whipped double cream topped with dark chocolate shavings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the base:
- 200 g Digestive biscuits, Crushed
- 100 g Unsalted butter, Melted
- 1/2 tsp Salt
For the caramel:
- 80 g Unsalted butter
- 80 g Dark brown sugar
- 397 g Can of condensed milk (1x tin)
For the topping:
- 2 Bananas, Peeled and sliced
- 300 ml Double cream, Whipped
- 10 g Dark chocolate (optional)
Optional:
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp Icing sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Mix the crushed digestive biscuits with melted butter and salt until combined well. Press the mixture firmly into a 23 cm removable base flan tin using the back of a spoon. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes if time allows.
- Make the caramel: In a small non-stick saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and sugar together, stirring continuously. Once the sugar has dissolved and become liquid, add the condensed milk. Increase the heat to medium and stir continuously, allowing the caramel to bubble rapidly for about 1 minute until it thickens and turns golden.
- Assemble the pie: Spoon the caramel evenly over the chilled biscuit base and smooth the surface. Place the pie in the refrigerator and chill for a minimum of 1 hour to set the caramel.
- Add toppings: Arrange the sliced bananas evenly on top of the set caramel. Whip the double cream until firm but still soft; optionally mix in vanilla extract and icing sugar before whipping. Spread the whipped cream over the bananas.
- Finish and serve: Garnish the pie with dark chocolate shavings or alternative toppings like sprinkles or cocoa powder if desired. Serve immediately or keep chilled until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- You can substitute digestive biscuits with graham crackers if preferred, adjusting the butter amount to achieve a sandy texture.
- Toss bananas in a little lemon juice to prevent browning and add a slight tang.
- Whip the double cream until it holds its shape but remains soft; heavy cream can be used as a substitute in the USA.
- Vanilla extract and icing sugar in the whipped cream are optional but add extra flavor.
- Dark chocolate shavings add a nice finishing touch but can be replaced with sprinkles or cocoa powder.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 35 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
