Banoffe Pie

I went to Lomito for dinner on Valentine's Day and I had the most amazing meal, but the dessert really captured my heart!! So much so that I haven't been able to stop thinking about it and just had to recreate it!

What makes this banoffee pie so special, you ask? The Oreo base!! For those who know me, they know I am slightly obsessed with these American cookies....from Oreo milkshakes, Oreo cheesecakes, triple layered Oreo cakes....you name it, I've made it!

I made mine using metal rings but you can also use individual tart tins.

This recipe serves 2 people.

Ingredients:

• 100g Oreo cookies
• 40g unsalted butter, melted
• 1 banana
• 75ml thick caramel sauce or dulce leche
• 150ml double cream
• pinch of cream of tarter
• icing sugar to taste

whizz the Oreos in a food processor to fine crumbs. Pour the melted butter into the mixture then mix again until it resembles wet sand. Divide the mixture between the two rings/tart tins and chill in the fridge for around 10-15 minutes.

Peel and slice the banana, then put a layer of sliced bananas over the Oreo base. Warm the caramel sauce slightly in the microwave then divide between the tarts. Put back in the fridge to cool.

Pour the cream into a bowl, then add the cream of tarter and 1/2 tbsp of icing sugar. Stir, taste and add more icing sugar if needed. Please note, you do not want the cream mixture too sweet as the caramel and base are very sweet. Whip the cream to soft peaks, then either spoon or use a piping bag to add on top of the caramel. Transfer back to the fridge to set. 

Take out about half an hour before serving to ensure the base isn't too hard.

I was very happy with the outcome and will definitely be making these bad boys again!!