Description
Delight in the rich and creamy Banoffee Pie Parfaits, a no-bake British dessert featuring layers of buttery graham cracker crumbs, ripe bananas, luscious dulce de leche, and fluffy whipped cream. This easy-to-assemble treat combines classic banoffee flavors served in elegant parfait glasses, perfect for a quick yet indulgent dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling
- 3 ripe bananas, sliced
- 1 cup dulce de leche or thick caramel sauce
Whipped Cream
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Garnish (optional)
- Chocolate shavings or cocoa powder
Instructions
- Prepare the crust mixture: In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with the melted unsalted butter until the mixture is evenly moistened and holds together slightly.
- Whip the cream: In a separate bowl, whip the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt using an electric mixer until stiff peaks form, ensuring a light and stable whipped cream layer.
- Assemble the parfaits: Begin by spooning a layer of the graham cracker crumb mixture into the bottom of serving glasses to create a crunchy base.
- Add fruit and caramel: Follow the crumbs with a generous layer of sliced bananas, then drizzle with a layer of dulce de leche or caramel sauce for sweetness.
- Top with whipped cream: Spoon or pipe a layer of the prepared whipped cream over the caramel and banana layers to add creaminess and balance flavors.
- Repeat layering: Continue layering graham cracker crumbs, bananas, caramel, and whipped cream until the glasses are nearly full, finishing with a whipped cream layer on top.
- Garnish and chill: Optionally, garnish the top with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder. Chill the parfaits in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes before serving to achieve the best texture and let flavors meld.
Notes
- Assemble the parfaits just before serving to prevent the banana slices from browning.
- If preparing slightly in advance, toss the banana slices lightly with lemon juice to maintain their color.
- Use cold heavy cream straight from the fridge for better whipping results.
- To make dulce de leche, you can simmer sweetened condensed milk or purchase it pre-made for convenience.
- Parfaits can be customized by adding nuts or a sprinkle of sea salt for texture and flavor contrast.
