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Mary Berry Banoffee Pie Recipe

Mary Berry Banoffee Pie Recipe

Mary Berry's famous banoffee pie combines crunchy graham crackers, luscious caramel toffee, sweet bananas, and silky cream into an easy, show-stopping dessert that requires no baking.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Chilling time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British

Ingredients
  

For the crust:
  • cups 175g graham crackers
  • ¼ cup 65g salted butter
For the toffee filling:
  • ½ cup 115g salted butter
  • ½ cup + 2 tbsps 115g light muscovado sugar
  • 2 × 14-ounce 397g cans full-fat condensed milk
For the topping:
  • 3 bananas sliced
  • A little fresh lemon juice
  • cups 300ml heavy cream
  • A little grated Belgian milk or dark chocolate for sprinkling

Method
 

  1. Begin by preparing the crust in a 9-inch springform pan. Crush 1¼ cups (175g) of graham crackers into fine crumbs using a plastic bag and a rolling pin or mallet.
  2. Melt ¼ cup (65g) of salted butter and combine it thoroughly with the cracker crumbs until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press this mixture firmly and evenly over the bottom and up the sides of your prepared springform pan, creating an even layer. This forms the sturdy foundation for your pie and should be compacted well to prevent it from crumbling when sliced.
  3. For the toffee filling, melt ½ cup (115g) of salted butter in a nonstick pan over medium heat, then add ½ cup + 2 tbsps (115g) of light muscovado sugar. Stir this mixture constantly until the sugar has fully dissolved and the butter has absorbed the molasses notes from the sugar.
  4. Once combined, add both 14-ounce (397g) cans of full-fat condensed milk to the pan and continue stirring constantly for approximately 5 minutes, watching carefully as the mixture transforms into a thick, golden toffee.
  5. Pour this hot toffee mixture directly onto the cooled crust and allow it to cool completely and set at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
  6. Once the toffee layer has set, prepare the topping by slicing 3 bananas and immediately tossing the slices in a little fresh lemon juice to prevent browning. Layer the banana slices evenly over the toffee filling.
  7. Lightly whip 1¼ cups (300ml) of heavy cream to soft peaks and spread it gently over the bananas, creating a smooth, creamy layer. Finish with a light sprinkling of grated Belgian milk or dark chocolate over the top. Remove the springform sides carefully and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

Which Country Invented Banoffee Pie?

Banoffee pie is a British invention, created in England in 1971. The dessert was born at The Hungry Monk restaurant in Jevington, East Sussex, when chef Ian Dowding and restaurant owner Nigel Mackenzie experimented with an American recipe.
The name "banoffee" is a clever portmanteau combining "banana" and "toffee," the pie's two star ingredients. Dowding was attempting to make an American coffee dessert but ended up creating something entirely new when he added sliced bananas to a toffee and cream base.
The dessert quickly gained popularity throughout the UK during the 1970s and 1980s, becoming a staple in British homes and restaurants. Its no-bake simplicity and indulgent flavor combination made it an instant classic.
Today, banoffee pie remains quintessentially British, though it's enjoyed worldwide. Celebrity chefs like Mary Berry have shared their own versions, cementing its status as an iconic British dessert that continues to delight generations of dessert lovers.