Banoffee Bars Recipe (2024)

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This Banoffee Bars recipe is a scrumptious layer after layer of goodness with shortbread, toffee, bananas, and a creamy layer of whipped cream. Better make a double batch, because these will be devoured fast! Love dessert bars? Try my magic bars, coconut bars or check out my whole archive of dessert bars and bar cookies!

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Ok, What are Banoffee Bars?

The name is kind of a funny one and comes from a combination of the words banana and toffee, creating “banoffee”. This dessert originated in England in the 1970’s as a popular pie. It’s made with a graham cracker or shortbread crust and filled with bananas, caramel (or dulce de leche), and whipped cream. So delicious and addicting! Like many pies, this English dessert recipe has been adapted into bars for a fun twist on the original. If you love trying new recipes, this is for you!

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How to Keep Bananas From Turning Brown After Slicing

To keep the layer of bananas from browning, the best thing to do is to place the slices of banana into a bowl of lemon juice. The acidity keeps the sugars from browning when introduced to the air.

How to Make Banoffee Bars

For full recipe details, including ingredients needed and measurements, see the printable recipe card down below. Here is step by step what you can expect when making these delightful dessert bars:

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Preheat Oven + Prep Baking Dish

Preheat oven to 350° F. Line an 8×8 glass dish or metal baking pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

Make Shortbread Crust

In a large bowl, using an electric hand mixer (or stand mixer), combine the shortbread ingredients (softened butter, granulated sugar, all-purpose flour and vanilla extract) until dough forms into a thick shortbread consistency. Press shortbread mixture evenly into the bottom of prepared dish. Bake for 10 minutes.

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Pour Sweetened Condensed Milk Over Top + Reduce Oven Temp

Remove from oven and create the caramel layer by gently pouring sweetened condensed milk evenly over hot cookie base. Reduce oven temperature to 325° F and bake 15-17 minutes more until milk darkens and turns into toffee.

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Allow to Cool, Then Add Bananas + Whipped Cream

Remove from oven and cool to room temperature. Using the aluminum foil or parchment, lift bars out of glass dish. Slice bananas and place in an even layer over top of the toffee. Spread whipped cream over top of the bananas. Cut into square pieces and refrigerate. When ready to serve banoffee squares, drizzle caramel sauce over top using the back of a spoon.

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Pro Tip: Using store-bought whipped cream is totally acceptable for this recipe. However, If you want to make your own, try my Whipped Cream recipe! Make sure you’re using COLD heavy whipping cream for best results.

Double This Recipe!

Since this recipe only makes an 8″x8″ square baking dish, you probably will find yourself needing to double it to feed your crowd, share with neighbors or have more for later! 😉 If doubling the recipe, I would suggest using a 9″x13″ baking dish.

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Make Ahead + Storing Banoffee Bars

Making these Banoffee bars ahead of time a day or two is so easy! Simply assemble as mentioned above until its says to add the bananas and whipped cream. Cover with plastic wrap and leave in the fridge until ready to serve. When ready to serve, add the sliced bananas and whipped cream.

To store leftovers– I leave these in the square pan and just cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge for 2-3 days. The bananas will start to brown but will still be fine to eat.

To Freeze– Banoffee bars freeze really well! Store in a freezer safe, airtight container for up to 3 months in the freezer. To thaw, place in the fridge overnight before serving.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I double this recipe?

Yes! This recipe as is only makes an 8×8 baking dish. If you want to double this recipe, double all the ingredients and use a 9×13 baking dish.

Can I use a graham cracker crust?

Yes, Banoffee bars are made with either a shortbread crust or graham crackers. Or you could use crushed store-bought shortbread cookies.

Can I use canned whipped cream instead?

Absolutely! Using store-bought cans of whipped cream is totally acceptable for this recipe. However, If you want to make your own, try my Whipped Cream recipe! Make sure you’re using COLD heavy whipping cream for best results.

Why is my whipped cream runny?

If you have made whipped cream from scratch, it should be whipped until stiff peaks have formed. If yours is runny, it hasn’t been whipped long enough. Keep whipping until the right consistency is reached. Also be sure you’re using COLD heavy cream.

Can I make the caramel sauce homemade?

YES! I have an amazing Salted Caramel Sauce recipe found within my Apple Crumble recipe if you’d like to make it homemade.

More Banana Recipes to Try!

  • Banana Split Cake
  • Banana Cream Pie
  • Banana Pudding
  • Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
  • Ultimate Banana Cake

Surprise your friends with this unique English recipe for your special occasions, or just any night of the week! Have a great day, friends!

If you make this recipe, I would really appreciate it if you wouldgive it a star rating and leave your review in the comments! If you have a picture of your finished dish, post it on Instagram using the hashtag #laurenslatest and tagging me @laurens_latest.

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Banoffee Bars

Banoffee Bars are a scrumptious layer after layer of goodness with shortbread, toffee, bananas, and a creamy layer of whipped cream.

servings 16 bars

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 26 minutes mins

Total Time 41 minutes mins

Ingredients

US CustomaryMetric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Line an 8×8 glass dish with parchment paper and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside. In large bowl, combine butter, sugar, flour and vanilla until dough forms. Press evenly into the bottom of prepared dish. Bake 10 minutes.

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  • Remove from oven and gently pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over hot cookie base. Reduce oven temperature to 325° F and bake 15-17 minutes more until milk darkens and turns into toffee.

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  • Remove from oven and cool to room temperature. Using the foil or parchment, lift bars out of glass dish. Slice bananas and place over top of toffee. Spread whipped cream over top of bananas. Slice and refrigerate. When ready to serve, drizzle caramel sauce over top.

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Nutrition

Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 79mg | Potassium: 176mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: banoffee bars

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FAQs

What is the toffee caramel layer in banoffee pie traditionally made from? ›

Featuring a buttery biscuit base and a heavenly toffee caramel layer made from sweetened condensed milk, brown sugar and butter, they only take 15 minutes to prepare so can easily be whipped up at a moment's notice. We like to top ours with a generous dollop of cream, too.

How to make a Banoffee? ›

To obtain your bonafide certificate, you need to submit a written request to the head of your school or institution. Along with the request, you should include an identity proof document, such as a school ID card or a fee receipt.

What is Banoffee made of? ›

Treat loved ones to a banoffee pie for dessert featuring a classic biscuit base, oozy caramel, bananas, cream and chocolate.

Why is my banoffee pie watery? ›

Why is my banoffee pie runny? One common reason is not cooking the toffee layer (dulce de leche) long enough. It needs sufficient time to thicken and reach the desired consistency. Another factor could be that you didn't properly whip the cream.

What is the difference between Carmel and butterscotch? ›

Similar to caramel, butterscotch is made by heating sugar. The main difference between the two is that butterscotch uses brown sugar instead of white. The ingredients are also combined in a slightly different order for butterscotch: your start out by melting butter with brown sugar.

What is the difference between caramel and butterscotch topping? ›

Butterscotch vs Caramel

The difference between butterscotch and caramel is that caramel is made with white granulated sugar and cooked to 340 degrees Fahrenheit, whereas butterscotch is made with brown sugar and cooked to 289 degrees Fahrenheit.

Does boiling a can of condensed milk turn into caramel? ›

This is a simple baking hack to create 'Carmel in a Can' (Dulce De Leche). It comes together super easy, all you need to do is take the label off a can of condensed milk, fire it into boiling water for about 3 hours (make sure it's fully under the water) and boom, it's ready to go.

How do you keep bananas from turning black in banoffee pie? ›

Sugar syrup: Dip the banana slices in a sugar syrup to coat them before adding to the pie. The sugar will create a barrier against the air and help prevent browning.

How do you keep bananas from turning brown in a banoffee pie? ›

Make sure the bananas are completely covered in the filling to stop them from turning brown. If your bananas are already browning too quickly you can squeeze a very small amount of lemon juice on top to stop it but don't go crazy we don't want to taste the lemon flavor.

Can I use Carnation caramel instead of condensed milk? ›

For my filling, I simply swap the condensed milk for tinned carnation caramel (a.k.a. dulce de leche) instead. This tinned caramel is actually made from sweetened condensed milk so it's essentially the same thing but it's pre-caramelised for you!

Is condensed milk the same as Carmel? ›

The key difference between these two is that dulce de leche is made from condensed milk, or milk and sugar, and caramel is made from sugar and water.

Does sweetened condensed milk turn to caramel? ›

This caramel is made by simply boiling the sweetened condensed milk for several hours in the can. As heat is applied, the sugar naturally caramelizes. Because the milk is boiled inside its can, there's no need to worry about it becoming too thick or scorched as the moisture cannot evaporate.

Can you thicken caramel condensed milk? ›

Melt 200g of butter in the microwave (in a large microwavable bowl) for 2-3 minutes, then add the condensed milk and golden syrup. Whisk the mixture well until the butter is thoroughly incorporated. Heat for 6-7 minutes until it is boiling, stirring thoroughly every minute.

What does Banoffee stand for? ›

Its name, sometimes spelled "banoffi", is a portmanteau combining the words "banana" and "toffee".

What is caramel toffee made of? ›

the caramel toffee recipe is generally prepared with cream, sugar, butter and a pinch of edible glucose. basically, the edible glucose is added so that it gets a solid crunchy texture. however, it is not something we generally have in our kitchen pantry.

What is toffee caramel? ›

The difference between caramel and toffee is greater, as caramel has a more liquid consistency and is usually pure sugar (it doesn't contain butter or flour). Still, the taste of caramel, fudge, and toffee is relatively similar, as they are all made from mostly sugar (as well as butter in the case of fudge and toffee).

What baked custard is made with a layer of caramel in the dish? ›

Caramel Custard is a popular dessert known all over the world. It is a french dessert often called in many different names like Creme caramel, Caramel Pudding or Flan. It is relatively simple to make using just a handful of ingredients like milk, sugar, eggs and vanilla.

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