This Easy No-Bake Banoffee Pie recipe has a creamy toffee filling, topped with bananas and whipped cream in a graham cracker crust.
ENGLISH BANOFFEE PIE RECIPE
Banoffee Pie is one of those desserts I think of when I think of England. This recipe was given to me by my neighbor, Barbara, when we first moved there. So, I learned an authentic recipe from an expert! It has a neat little trick to make a deliciously thick toffee filling!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS?
The name Banoffee is just a combination of the words, banana and toffee.
No it won't. Check the can for any puncture marks before boiling. You want to boil the can continuously for 3 hours and you must make sure that water is covering the can the whole time. So, if you see the water getting low, add more water to the pot to keep the can submerged.
Absolutely. Whatever you prefer here.
Yes you could. I prefer the thickness that sweetened condensed milk creates. The canned dulce de leche is slightly more runny but it can absolutely be used as a substitute. Canned dulce de leche can usually be found in the Hispanic food aisle of your grocery store.
Leftovers can be stored (covered) in the refrigerator for 2 days. I don't recommend freezing.
INGREDIENTS FOR BANOFFEE PIE: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)
- sweetened condensed milk
- graham cracker pie crust
- heavy whipping cream
- powdered sugar
- vanilla extract
- bananas
- chocolate shavings or sprinkles
HOW TO MAKE BANOFFEE PIE:
To make toffee: In a large, covered pot, boil can of unopened sweetened condensed milk (with wrapper removed) for 4 hours (yep, you read that right - 4 hours). The can must be completely submerged in water the entire time. Allow the can to cool completely before use.
For the whipped cream: In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, whisk heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla together until stiff peaks form.
To assemble: Once can of sweetened condensed milk (now toffee) has cooled, spread the toffee filling into the graham cracker crust. Slice bananas and layer on top of the filling.
Spread whipped cream on top of bananas and sprinkle with chocolate shavings or chocolate sprinkles.
Cook’s note: This is a pretty rich dessert so serve in relatively small slices. Also, I've been told that the cans of Dulce De Leche make a good substitute for boiling cans of sweetened condensed milk. COOL WHIP can be substituted for the homemade whipped cream.
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Originally published: April 2011
Republished: January 2019
THE BEST BANOFFEE PIE
Ingredients
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 graham cracker pie crust
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 teaspoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large ripe bananas
- chocolate sprinkles
Instructions
To make toffee filling:
- In a large, covered pot, boil can of unopened (with wrapper removed) sweetened condensed milk for 4 hours (yep, you read that right - 4 hours).
- The can must be completely submerged in water the entire time.
- Allow the can to cool completely before use.
For the whipped cream topping:
- In a medium bowl, with an electric mixer, whisk heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla together until stiff peaks form.
To assemble:
- Once can of sweetened condensed milk can (toffee) has cooled, spread the toffee filling into the graham cracker crust.
- Slice bananas and layer on top of the filling.
- Spread whipped cream on top of bananas and sprinkle with chocolate shavings or chocolate sprinkles. Keep pie refrigerated.
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Notes
- This is a pretty rich dessert so serve in relatively small slices
- COOL WHIP can be substituted for instead of the homemade whipped cream.
Dessana
Hi!
I’m brazillian and toffee (aka Dulce de Leche(spanish) or Doce de Leite (portuguese)) is really common here. I would like to give you a tip about it.
We, brazillians, are used to cook it in the pressure cooker. To reach that color we cook the can for about 40min, counting after the cooker starts to make noise! So handy! The can must be submerged, too. However, after both cooking and cool process, toffee will become solid. So, if you want something more creamy, just mix it with heavy cream if you wish.
Give it a try and save a lot of time!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
Hi Dessanna - thank you so much for commenting! That is a great tip! When I first shared this recipe, everyone was worried about the can exploding - ha! They just aren't used to cooking things that way. I am so glad you mentioned cooking it in a cooker. Great tip!
Punam Paul
I prepared it. It was so yummy and loved by my son too much.
Gayle Shepherd
Could you use a baked pie shell for this pie , also?
Rita Bashor
there is now a can of this toffee already made in the Mexican food isle of my store...would make this recipe go so much faster! look forward to trying it...many years ago a friend made something similar that was out of this world!
Brandie @ The Country Cook
I think I put it in my notes up there somewhere. It's called "Dulce de Leche" - I haven't tried it yet but it should work. Let me know what you think!! 🙂 I'm curious how thick it is!
Claire
I bet you find it difficult getting hold of some US products in the UK. My only trip to the US was over 20 years ago; I would love to go again. I would love to spend an hour in one of your supermarkets just browsing; sad, I know. I love the look of your minestrone soup, by the way. Kind regards.
Sandy Smith
You can cook the sweetened condensed milk in the crock pot for 8 hours and then remove and let cool. I gave it a try just to see if it would work and it did - yay!!
Apple
I am totally amazed at this recipe. Completely amazed at how the sweetened condensed milk turns into the most amazing creamy toffee pudding. So good!! If anyone is nervous about boiling the can, don't be. It works just fine. No exploding - ha! Just don't leave your house and forget about it cooking on the stove. 🙂
Farrah
I too was totally skeptical about boiling a can of condensed milk but like the other commenters stated it, it worked perfectly. Wow! So amazed and this pie is phenomenal tasting!!
Lara
My husband would love this!! I'll file it away for something new to make him for a treat someday. Thanks for sharing!
Veronica Gantley
What a wonderful pie. Tim and I went to London on our Honeymoon. I will make this pie soon and let you know.
Elyse @The Cultural Dish
Aw I just became nostalgic myself after seeing your photos... I traveled to London last year and absolutely loved it! I also had my first experience with Banoffee Pie there! 🙂
Rosemary
Loved reading this post and looking at your pictures. Thanks for sharing your memories and the pie! I visited London once and would have loved to stay longer, (but I really don't recall any food I fell in love with!)
Muriel Miller
You were so lucky to live in the UK for a few years and travel all over while you were there! What a neat experience! Your pie looks delicious!!!
Allison Hillberry
This recipe sounds sooo yummy thanks for sharing 🙂
Gina
I have never had Banoffee pie, but I know I would love it.
-Gina-
Mary
I was totally worried about the boiling part but it totally works. No problems at all. So, so good!!
Candace
I love this post! It was so fun to walk down memory lane with you and share your special time across the pond. I would love to see more. Your pie looks delicious. I would love to give that a try. Yum!
Lizzy
Oh, my!!! I think this pie combines some of my and my husband's favorite flavors! I will have to try this wonderful treat.
PatriciaMajor Mom
Dave's been asking for Europe his ENTIRE career to no avail. He's now just about "too old" to get sent over there as a weather man for the USAF.
At least we got to spend time in Asia...
Siggy
What a fabulous recipe!!! OMGracious, it sounds just heavenly 🙂
Kimberly
Just think of all the stories you have from all your time stationed all over the globe? I remember when I went to London several years ago, it rained almost our whole time there! haha!
Love the pie! I never knew you could do that with sweetened condensed milk. What a cool trick she taught you!
Lacey
That looks delicious! I hope to visit London during our tour in Europe. You will have to tell me a few places I MUST visit before we head over the big ocean.
Holly
Awww, so neat Bran! Love the pictures, and too funny about the ice. When my Mom and sis went to England it drove my Mom crazy that they didnt serve drinks with ice! lol This pie looks SCRUMPTIOUS!! MMmm..
Mama J
This looks SO good!
Cheryl and Adam
London is such a wonderful city! Adam grew up there and loves your memories; they remind him of how own life there. His brother still lives there so we are lucky enough to get back frequently. NOT for the wedding though! It'll be a madhouse! My mother-in-law is having a Royal Wedding party to watch the whole thing on her enormous TV starting at 4 am. This will make a nice addition to their breakfast!
Lindsey
Thanks for sharing your photos with us! 🙂 I've neve had this pie before. I'll have to make it sometime. 🙂
Sandra
This recipe is just awesome!
Kate
Thanks for sharing!
Rowena
What a great post! Isn't it nice to go down memory lane...sometimes...all the time...
Patsy
You are lucky to have been able to have traveled as much as you did. That pie sounds really delicious. I love bananas. Yummy!
Patti
How lucky you were to do all that traveling. I always wanted to visit England! The pie is so delish!