Description
A classic British dessert combining a crunchy biscuit base, rich caramel, fresh bananas, and whipped cream topped with dark chocolate shavings for a sweet, indulgent treat.
Ingredients
Scale
For the base:
- 200 g Digestive biscuits, crushed
- 100 g Unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp Salt
For the caramel:
- 80 g Unsalted butter
- 80 g Dark brown sugar
- 397 g Can of condensed milk (1 tin)
For the topping:
- 2 Bananas, peeled and sliced
- 300 ml Double cream, whipped
- 10 g Dark chocolate
Optional:
- 2 tsp Vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp Icing sugar
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Mix crushed digestive biscuits with melted butter and salt until combined. Press firmly into a 23cm removable base flan tin using the back of a spoon. Chill for 30 minutes if time allows.
- Make the caramel: In a small non-stick saucepan over low heat, melt butter and dark brown sugar, stirring continuously. Once the sugar dissolves, add condensed milk, increase heat to medium, and stir rapidly as the mixture bubbles for about 1 minute until thick and golden.
- Assemble the base with caramel: Spoon caramel over the biscuit base and smooth it out evenly. Chill for a minimum of 1 hour.
- Top with bananas and cream: Arrange sliced bananas on top of the caramel, then layer with whipped double cream mixed with optional vanilla extract and icing sugar.
- Garnish and serve: Finish with dark chocolate shavings on top and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute digestive biscuits with graham crackers if preferred, adjusting butter as needed for consistency.
- Toss bananas in a little lemon juice to prevent browning and add a tangy flavor.
- Whip double cream until firm yet soft for best texture; heavy cream can be used instead in the USA.
- Adding vanilla extract and icing sugar to cream is optional but enhances flavor.
- Chocolate shavings add a nice decorative touch; alternatives like sprinkles or cocoa powder can be used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
