5 Ingredient Banoffee Pie
This simplified version of the classic banoffee pie is made with just 5 ingredients, delivering all the deliciousness of the original but with a boost of fibre. It's a treat worth making!
Takes
Serves 12
Ingredients
Base
- 250 g cashew nuts
- 150 g dates
Caramel
- 300 g dates pitted
- 180 g coconut oil
- 50 ml water
Topping
- 3 bananas
- 2 tins coconut milk chilled overnight for cream separation
Instructions
- BaseIn a food processor, blend the cashew nuts for 1-2 minutes until they resemble a breadcrumb-like texture.Add the dates and blend for an additional 2 minutes until the mixture comes together.Line a 24cm (8in) springform cake tin with baking parchment. Transfer the base mixture into the tin, spreading it evenly and pressing it down firmly with the back of a spoon.
- Caramel LayerAdd all the caramel ingredients (dates, coconut oil, and water) to the food processor. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth; this may take around 5 minutes. Be patient, as achieving a smooth consistency is key for a great caramel layer.Spread the caramel evenly over the base layer in the springform tin, smoothing it out with a spoon.
- Banana LayerSlice the bananas into rounds. Arrange the slices over the caramel layer, ensuring the caramel is fully covered.
- Coconut Cream LayerOpen the tins of chilled coconut milk. Scoop out the thick coconut cream from the top, leaving the coconut water behind (reserve the water for another use if desired).In a bowl, mash the coconut cream with a fork until smooth and free of lumps. Spread the coconut cream evenly over the banana layer.Place the banoffee pie in the fridge to set for at least 1 hour.
- Finishing TouchesBefore serving, grate a few squares of dark chocolate over the top of the pie for garnish (optional).Slice and enjoy!
