This no-bake chocolate coconut banoffee pie is the easiest dessert you've ever made! Lush layers of chocolate biscuits, caramel and bananas topped with whipped coconut cream! Great crowd pleaser that works every time!!!
Hello and welcome to the fist post in March!
Spring is officially on it's way, and everyone is slowly waking up from the few months of hibernation... Blooms and blossoms are appearing everywhere, and I honestly couldn't be happier about that!
So, to celebrate the start of the new season, I want to treat you all to this very special recipe for chocolate coconut banoffee pie. It took me few attempts to get this recipe right, but I'm proud to say, it was totally worth it! I have also included easy, step-by-step images with this recipe, which I hope you will find helpful (feedback, as always, welcome in the comments section).
What is a banoffee pie?
If you are unfamiliar with this British classic, let me quickly bring you up to date. Banoffee is a dessert pie made with bananas, cream and caramel, served on a buttery biscuit base or made from crumbled biscuits and butter. My version is crushed chocolate biscuits base, and the caramel layer made from condensed coconut milk. I'm also using whipped coconut cream to top it with.
I've been obsessed with condensed coconut milk for few weeks now (see my Vegan chocolate pudding post as an example), and this recipe is another great way to use it.
How to make chocolate coconut banoffee pie?
Make sure you have all the ingredients gathered together. I'm using 22cm loose-bottomed fluted tin. Start by whizzing your biscuits in a food processor, until the texture resembles fine crumbs.
You can also crush your biscuits by hand, using rolling pin. Once they are crushed, mix them together with melted vegan butter and press firmly into the base and sides of the tin. Don't be afraid to use your hands for this part! Place the prepared crust in the fridge for 10 minutes.
Next step is to prepare the caramel filling. Now, this is where things can go wrong. Make sure you have boiled your condensed coconut milk prior to using it in this step (please see the recipe notes). Trust me, I have made this mistake couple of times, and the banoffee turned into a pool of a gooey mess!
To make the caramel filling, place the vegan butter and sugar in a medium saucepan and keep stirring over a low heat until the sugar dissolves completely. Add condensed coconut milk and bring it all to rapid boil, stirring at all times. Allow to boil for a minute. The mixture will thicken up and will have golden caramel appearance. Pour it into the pie base and refrigerate for at least an hour, or until you are ready to serve your pie.
Once the caramel has set, slice a couple of medium bananas and arrange them on top of the caramel layer. Using an electric mixer, whisk together the coconut cream and icing sugar (it will take about 5 minutes), until just thick enough to hold a peak. You can transfer the whipped cream into a piping bag and top your pie with it. If you want, you can skip the piping bag and just add whipped cream on top of your pie. Either way, it will taste delicious!
Serve your chocolate coconut banoffee pie with a dusting of cocoa powder and some chocolate shavings. It will keep in the fridge for a couple of days.
Things to remember when making chocolate coconut banoffee pie:
Make sure to chill the base of the pie before pouring the caramel layer into it. Otherwise you may end up with a very crumbly and flimsy base.
Boiling the condensed coconut milk is a crucial step, it turns milk into the thicker caramel, which will easily set later. If you use just condensed coconut milk, there is a big chance it will not set and the pie will become a mess (still very tasty!).
If you are not that keen on boiling the condensed coconut milk to turn it into caramel, you can use ready-made coconut caramel.
Thanks for reading, I hope you will enjoy this recipe! As always, I would love to hear from you! So feel free to leave me a comment below! You can also follow me along on my Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.
Chocolate and coconut banoffee pie
Ingredients
For the base:
- 400 g Bourbon biscuits
- 100 g vegan spread/ butter (melted)
For the filling:
- 75 g light brown soft sugar
- 75 g vegan spread/ butter
- 1 can coconut caramel from condensed coconut milk (see notes)
- 2 medium bananas
For whipped coconut cream:
- 1 can coconut milk (refrigerated overnight ) (cream only)
- 80 g icing sugar
Instructions
- Place the biscuits in a food processor and whizz until you have fine crumbs. You can also crush the biscuits by hand, or by using a rolling pin. Mix with melted vegan butter and transfer into 22 cm loose-bottomed tin. Press over the base and the sides of the tin, and place in the fridge for 10 minutes.
- Add sugar and vegan spread into a medium saucepan and stir continuously, on a low heat until the sugar has dissolved. Add the coconut caramel and bring to rapid boil for a minute, keep stirring the mixture all the time until you have thicker, golden caramel. Pour the caramel into prepared base. Cool and refrigerate for an hour, allowing the caramel to set.
- Slice the bananas and arrange them on top of the caramel. Using an electric mixer, mix together coconut cream and icing sugar until you have soft peaks. This may take about 10 minutes. Transfer the whipped coconut cream to a piping bag (optional) and top the pie with it. Dust with some cocoa powder and sprinkle with chocolate shavings.
Notes
- To make coconut caramel, you will have to boil can of sweetened condensed coconut milk. Follow these instructions:
- Place a can of condensed coconut milk in a large pan, and cover with water so it is totally submerged. Allow to simmer on a low heat for about 3 hours (turning it half way through and topping up with more water if necessary). Make sure the can is submerged at all times and ensure to cool the can down before opening it, as it may explode!
- I recommend to chill the base with caramel filling overnight if possible, this way, you can be sure the caramel will set and hold in place.
- Use full-fat can of coconut milk for the whipped cream. It will have to be chilled in the fridge overnight. Next day, scoop only the thick part from the top (save the water for smoothies). Adding icing sugar will help to achieve thicker consistency. If it is not thickening up to your liking, I will suggest to add ½ tsp of cornflour or arrowroot powder.
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Elisabeth
This pie looks so good. What brand of coconut mild do you use?
annabanana
Hi Elizabeth, I've used Waitrose own, from their cook's ingredients range. I found this one (full fat) and the one from Aldi works best and has the thickest consistency. Hope this helps!
Michelle
This is just perfect! We love banoffee pie, but this version? I just know this is going to be my new favourite, I love everything about this! Can't wait to make it x
annabanana
Hi Michelle, I'm super happy to read your comment, thanks so much for your kind words! We've been having it for 3 weekends in a row now! It's seriously good! x
Ruchi
No bake? Awesome! My daughter can help me making it without risking getting a burn from the hot oven. Just what i was looking for
annabanana
Thank you Ruchi! It's definitely one of these recipes that kids can get involved in! Hope you guys will like it as much as I do!
Kylie | Midwest Foodie
You had me at no bake!!! OMG I can't wait to try this recipe next weekend!
annabanana
Hah, thanks so much Kylie! Let me know what you think once you'e tried it! x
Bianca Zapatka
This pie would be absolutely perfect for today’s afternoon coffee party! I‘m so in love with the flavors!
Great recipe, Anna! 😍🙌🏻❤️
annabanana
Hey gorgeous! Oh gosh, this pie makes THE BEST companion for a cuppa! I'm so happy to hear that you like it! Hope you're having a great weekend Bianca! x
Sara
First of all, your photos are absolutely gorgeous! Secondly, I think I just want to eat bourbon biscuits for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But this Banoffee looks incredible, and I have to try it! Being from the States, I have never heard of it. Thank you for introducing me and making it so approachable!
annabanana
Hello Sara! Thanks so much for stopping by and for your lovely comment! I'm so happy to hear that you like the photos and the recipe! And eating Bourbons for breakfast, lunch and dinner sounds like a great idea!!! 😉 Hope you will get a chance to try banoffee very soon!
Veena Azmanov
Such lovely ideas to making this delicious dessert. My kids to love it for their parties and friends.
annabanana
Thank you Veena, I'm glad you like the recipe!
Jenni LeBaron
I love Banoffee pie. I was so disappointed that I didn't run across a slice when I was in the UK and it's so uncommon in the US, so I will have to stick to making my own. Glad to have another delicious recipe to choose from when I get a craving!
annabanana
Hey Jenni! Oh no! Sorry to hear that you didn't get a chance to try it in the UK! But it's such an easy pie to make at home, and the ingredients are widely available, I hope you will try making it some time soon! It's too yummy not to!
Jennifer
YUM!! I'm going to make this pie for Easter brunch!!! Looks delicious!
annabanana
Yay! Glad to hear that Jennifer, let me know what you think once you've tried it!
Charlotte @ What Charlotte Baked
The Bourbon biscuit crust is genius! I'm not the biggest banoffee fan usually, but adding chocolate and coconut cream is making me want to have this pie for breakfast!
And your photos are gorgeous - love the step by step ones, very helpful.
annabanana
Aww thanks so much Charlotte! I'm so pleased to hear you have found the photos helpful, and that you like this version of banoffee. The crust can be made with any biscuits really, but Bourbons add nice chocolatey flavours!
Carrie | Clean Eating Kitchen
This is my husband's favorite pie! This recipe looks so good, I'll have to get in the kitchen and whip this up for him!
annabanana
Hey Carrie, thanks for stopping by! I hope you and your hubby will enjoy this pie!
Tammy
I adore banoffee pie and I love your addition of chocolate and coconut! This looks so beautiful...I wish I had a slice right now 😀
annabanana
Thanks Tammy! It's such a timeless dessert, works every time! I'm glad you like this version, and I hope you will try it some time soon!
Danielle Wolter
what a gorgeous pie! i love all the little dollops on top. and the flavors sound just incredible. loving the step by step photos as well.
annabanana
Thanks so much Danielle, I'm so happy to hear you have found the step by step pics helpful! I hope you will try the pie some time soon!
Katherine | Love In My Oven
Oh my goodness, how beautiful is this pie!? Chocolate, coconut and caramel is my fave combo of flavors so I just KNOW I'd love this!!
annabanana
Hi Katherine, thank you so much for your comment! It's one of my favourite combinations too, they all go so well together! I'm glad to hear you like the recipe!