This easy Banoffee Pie recipe combines rich caramel, fresh bananas, and light, fluffy whipped cream for the perfect balance of sweet flavor and creamy texture. With its buttery crust and irresistible layers, this classic no-bake dessert is a favorite for holidays, celebrations, and special occasions. Whether you’re serving it at a dinner party or enjoying it as an indulgent treat, this homemade Banoffee Pie is guaranteed to impress.
What is Banoffee?
The name “Banoffee” comes from blending the words “banana” and “toffee,” two ingredients that were simply meant to be together. The natural sweetness of ripe bananas pairs beautifully with rich caramel, while the light whipped cream balances every layer for a dessert that’s both decadent and surprisingly easy to enjoy.
Easy Banoffee Pie Recipe
If you’ve never had Banoffee Pie, you’re in for a real treat! This classic dessert may have originated in England, but its rich, comforting flavors have made it a favorite in kitchens around the world. Banoffee Pie features layers of buttery cookie crust, luscious caramel or toffee filling, fresh sliced bananas, and a generous topping of fluffy whipped cream. Every bite is the perfect combination of creamy, sweet, and indulgent.
Around here, we love a great dessert that brings people together, and Banoffee Pie fits the bill perfectly. Whether you’re serving it for a holiday gathering, Sunday supper, potluck, or special family celebration, this no-bake dessert is always a crowd-pleaser. It’s simple to make, impressive to serve, and guaranteed to disappear fast once it’s sliced. If you’re looking for a dessert that’s creamy, comforting, and packed with Southern-style hospitality, this homemade Banoffee Pie is one recipe you’ll want to make again and again.
Key ingredients you’ll need to make a simple Banoffee Pie Recipe: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card and quantities.)
- Bananas – Fresh banana slices give this pie its fruity flavor.
- Caramel – I like to use dulce de leche a thick creamy caramel for the toffee layer. Use La Lechera or similar
- Pie Crust – Crushed vanilla wafer crumbs, salted butter, granulated sugar.
- Whipped Cream – Heavy cream, vanilla extract and sugar for sweetness.
- Garnish – Grated milk chocolate bar i.e. Hershey’s or similar for sprinkling the top.
How to Make Banoffee Pie Recipe
- Heat Oven and Prepare Springform Pan – Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly spray the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
- Make Crust – In a small bowl toss together the vanilla wafer crumbs, granulated sugar and melted butter. Press firmly onto the bottom and one inch up the sides of the pan.
- Oven – Bake per the recipe until lightly golden brown and set. Set aside to cool completely.
- Assemble the Banana Slices and Caramel – Spread one can of dulce de leche onto the bottom of the cooled crust.
- Bananas – Arrange banana slices over the dulce de leche. Begin along the outer edge and work to the middle with the slices slightly overlapping.
- Caramel Layer -Carefully spread the remaining can of dulce de leche over the banana slices. Arrange a second layer of bananas on top.
- Make Whipped Cream – Whip together the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Whip on medium high speed gradually adding the sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Frost the Pie – Spread the whipped cream on top of the second layer of bananas being sure to cover them completely. Sprinkle the top with grated chocolate.
- Refrigerate – Chill to set then slice and serve.
Kitchen Equipment to Make Banoffee Pie
- 9-inch springform pan or similar deep dish pie pan.
- Electric mixer. You can use a stand mixer or hand mixer.
- Measuring cups and measuring spoons.
- Cheese grater for the chocolate.
- Offset icing spatula.
- Large bowl and medium bowl.
Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions
- Whipped Cream – For a timesaver, you can top this caramel banana pie with whipped topping such as Cool Whip in lieu of whipped cream. Whipped cream isn’t as stable so it’s perfectly fine to use your favorite prepared whipped topping.
- Caramel – The dulce de leche I use in this recipe is usually found on the Latin-Mexican foods aisle at the grocery store including places like Walmart. I’ve also seen Carnation offering dulce de leche with the condensed milk. It comes in a can similar to condensed milk so read the label carefully. You could use your favorite thick caramel ice cream topping instead.
- Graham Cracker Crust – You can use the same amount of graham cracker crumbs for the crust, if that’s your preference. It won’t change the amount of butter or sugar needed to make the crust.
- Fully Cover the Banana Slices – Make an effort to fully cover the banana slices with caramel and whipped topping to prevent oxidation.
- How Do You Keep Bananas from Browning? You can toss the bananas with a small amount of lemon juice to delay the process of browning.
- Homemade Caramel – Dulce de leche is made by boiling sweetened condensed milk until it has become thickened, brown and caramelized. If you’d like to make your own see my recipe for Homemade Dulce de Leche Caramel made in your crockpot.
Storage and Leftovers
- Leftovers – You can store Banoffee Pie covered with plastic wrap or an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Freezer – You can freeze leftovers for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge and enjoy.
More Easy Pie Recipes to Make
- Southern Buttermilk Pie is a classic recipe that never disappoints.
- My Pecan Cream Pie recipe is fluffy and delicious.
- Mile High Coconut Cream Pie is a fan favorite.
- All-American lattice topped Apple Pie.
- Lemon Meringue Pie is bright and fresh.
- Millionaire Pie is a vintage potluck dessert that never gets old.
- The family will flip for my Reese’s Peanut Butter Pie.
- Grasshopper Pie from The Pioneer Woman.
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Banoffee Pie
Ingredients
- 2 cups crushed vanilla wafer crumbs
- 1/2 cup salted butter melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 13.4 oz cans dulce de leche i.e. La Lechera or similar
- 4 medium bananas 1/4-inch slices
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 3 Tbsp grated milk chocolate bar i.e. Hershey's
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly spray the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Use a food processor to finely crush the vanilla wafers.
- Melt butter in a medium bowl in the microwave. Transfer crumbs to the bowl. Use a fork to toss together the vanilla wafer crumbs, granulated sugar and melted butter. Press firmly onto the bottom and 1-inch up the sides of the pan.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or just until lightly golden brown and set. Set aside to cool completely.
- Assemble the Pie: Spread one can of dulce de leche onto the bottom of the cooled crust. Slice bananas into 1/4-inch portions then arrange over the dulce de leche. Begin along the outer edge and work to the middle with the slices slightly overlapping.
- Carefully spread the remaining can of dulce de leche over the banana slices. Arrange a second layer of bananas on top.
- In a large bowl use an electric mixer to whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Whip on medium high speed gradually adding the sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Spread the whipped cream on top of the second layer of bananas being sure to cover them completely. Sprinkle the top with grated chocolate.
- Chill for 2-4 hours to set then slice and serve.
Notes
- Whipped Cream – For a timesaver, you can top this caramel banana pie with whipped topping such as Cool Whip in lieu of whipped cream. Whipped cream isn’t as stable so it’s perfectly fine to use your favorite prepared whipped topping.
- Caramel – The dulce de leche I use in this recipe is usually found on the Latin-Mexican foods aisle at the grocery store including places like Walmart. It comes in a can similar to condensed milk so read the label carefully. You could use your favorite thick caramel ice cream topping instead.
- Graham Cracker Crust – You can use the same amount of graham cracker crumbs for the crust, if that’s your preference. It won’t change the amount of butter or sugar needed to make the crust.
- Fully Cover the Banana Slices – Make an effort to fully cover the banana slices with caramel and whipped topping to prevent oxidation.
- How Do You Keep Bananas from Browning? You can toss the bananas with a small amount of lemon juice to delay the process of browning.
- Homemade Caramel – Dulce de leche is made by boiling sweetened condensed milk until it has become thickened, brown and caramelized. If you’d like to make your own see my recipe for Homemade Dulce de Leche Caramel made in your crockpot.
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