Chocolate Banoffee Pie: A Match Made in Heaven

Chocolate Banoffee Pie became my choice for this Thanksgiving dessert. I wanted a British-inspired, gluten-free twist. Its rich chocolate and caramel flavors complement our multicultural celebration. It is one of the most favorite chocolate cakes.

Chocolate banoffee pie recipe

Chocolate banoffee pie is a decadent twist on the classic banoffee pie. Banoffee or banoffi is a mix of banana, toffee, and coffee. Traditional banoffee pie has a biscuit base, caramel, bananas, and whipped cream topping. I replaced the cream with chocolate ganache for the chocolate banoffee pie.

The crust is made from crushed biscuits mixed with melted butter, cocoa powder, and cinnamon. The filling blends dark chocolate, caramel, and sliced bananas. I included sea salt in the caramel and praline pecans for the topping.

This dessert mixes flavors and textures harmoniously. The crust offers a satisfying crunch. The chocolate filling delivers a rich, fudgy depth. Bananas add sweetness and complement the filling. All of these make chocolate banoffee pie a sinful pie for Thanksgiving. This is how to make a simple chocolate banoffee cake:

Chocolate Banoffee Pie

This scrumptious pie features a buttery graham cracker or cookie crust, a creamy toffee filling, sliced bananas, and a layer of silky chocolate ganache on top.

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course Dessert

Cuisine British

Servings 8

Calories 482 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 250 g crushed gluten-free digestive biscuits
• 100 g melted butter
• 1/2 tsp cinammon
• 1 tsp cocoa powder
• 350 g dulce de leche caramel
• 2 large bananas sliced
• 200 g dark chocolate
• 200 ml double cream
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 8-10 large pecans
• 1 tsp icing sugar
• 8-10 dried banana chips

Instructions

 

• Grease and line the base of a round tin.
• Melt the butter in a pan and mix in a bowl with the crushed biscuits, along with the cinnamon and cocoa powder until it forms a rough dough.
• Press into the tin to cover the base. Chill for 10 mins.
• Make the praline pecans by toasting in a medium oven with a little icing sugar, cinnamon and a pinch of sea salt. Remove from oven when the sugar has melted. Set aside to cool.
• Stir the dulce de leche with the sea salt until smooth.
• Spread the chilled base with the dulce de leche and cover with the sliced bananas. Return to fridge.
• To make the ganache, finely chop the chocolate and place in a mixing bowl.
• Heat the the double cream in a pan over a medium heat until just at the boil.
• Pour the cream over the chopped chocolate and stir until smooth and glossy.
• Spread over the top of the bananas to create a smooth covering. Decorate with the praline pecans and banana chips.

Notes

You can create your own recipe by using white chocolate or adding shredded coconut to recipe to make chocolate and coconut banoffee pie.

Nutrition

Calories: 482kcalCarbohydrates: 48.6gProtein: 4.6gFat: 30.5gSaturated Fat: 17.9gSodium: 180mgFiber: 3.6gSugar: 27.3g

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How to pair

Chocolate banoffee pie pairs well with a variety of drinks that complement its sweet and creamy flavors.

1. Coffee-Based Drinks
   • Espresso balances the pie’s sweetness with its bitterness.
   • Creamy lattes enhance the dessert’s richness.
2. Dessert Wines
   • Moscato offers a fruity contrast to the pie.
   • Port complements the chocolate and caramel flavors perfectly.
3. Cocktails
   • Chocolate martini reflects the dessert’s core flavor.
   • Banoffee martini mirrors the pie’s banana and caramel taste.
4. Milkshakes
   • Chocolate milkshake pairs with the pie’s chocolate elements.
   • Banana milkshake enhances the pie’s banana flavor.
5. Non-Alcoholic Options
   • Iced coffee balances the pie’s rich flavors.
   • Chai tea contrasts the sweetness with its spices.
6. Side Dishes
   • Fresh fruits add a refreshing balance to the pie’s richness.
   • Vanilla ice cream pairs well with chocolate and banana layers.
   • Whipped cream adds extra creaminess for enthusiasts.

Variations

Here are several popular variations of chocolate banoffee pie:

1. Banoffee Pie with a Twist
   • Add cayenne pepper to the butter and biscuit base.
   • Mix dulce de leche with rum or bourbon.
   • Top the pie with whipped cream, melted chocolate, and cocoa powder.
2. Vegan Chocolate Banoffee Pie
   • Replace butter with 100 g of coconut oil.
   • Use 200 g vegan chocolate and 200 ml coconut cream.
   • Ensure vegan dulce de leche or make with coconut milk.
3. Chocolate-Banana Chip Banoffee Pie
   • Prepare the crust as usual.
   • Layer bananas and dried banana chips in the pie.
   • Garnish with whipped cream, banana chips, and cocoa powder.
4. Salted Caramel Chocolate Banoffee Pie
   • Substitute dulce de leche with salted caramel sauce.
   • Add sea salt to the whipped cream topping.

These variations introduce new flavors and textures that suit different dietary preferences or taste preferences.

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