Caramel Drizzled Banoffee Bake: A Sweet Treat for Any Occasion
Indulge in the delectable flavors of the classic banoffee bake, now enhanced with a luscious caramel drizzle that elevates this dessert to a whole new level. This indulgent treat combines layers of buttery biscuit crumbs, velvety dulce de leche, ripe bananas, and fluffy whipped cream, all topped with a rich caramel sauce that will tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients:
For the biscuit base:
* 250g digestive biscuits (or graham crackers)
* 100g unsalted butter, melted
For the dulce de leche layer:
* 1 can (14 ounces) condensed milk
For the banana layer:
* 3-4 ripe bananas, sliced
For the whipped cream topping:
* 500ml double cream (or heavy whipping cream)
* 2 tablespoons icing sugar
For the caramel drizzle:
* 100g granulated sugar
* 50ml water
* 50g unsalted butter
* 1 tablespoon black treacle (or honey)
Instructions:
To make the biscuit base:
1. Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced).
2. Crush the digestive biscuits into fine crumbs using a rolling pin or food processor.
3. Mix the crushed biscuits with the melted butter until combined.
4. Press the biscuit mixture into the bottom of a 20cm springform cake tin and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
5. Allow the base to cool completely.
To make the dulce de leche layer:
1. Remove the label from the can of condensed milk.
2. Place the can in a large pot and fill it with water, ensuring that the can is completely submerged.
3. Bring the water to a boil and simmer for 2-3 hours, or until the dulce de leche has thickened and turned a deep caramel color.
4. Carefully remove the can from the water and allow it to cool completely.
To assemble the banoffee bake:
1. Spread the dulce de leche evenly over the cooled biscuit base.
2. Arrange the sliced bananas on top of the dulce de leche.
3. Beat the double cream with the icing sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread the whipped cream over the bananas.
To make the caramel drizzle:
1. In a small saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water.
2. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves and starts to caramelize (around 8-10 minutes).
3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter and black treacle.
4. Allow the caramel to cool slightly before pouring it over the banoffee bake.
Tips:
* For a firmer bake, chill the banoffee bake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
* If you don't have black treacle, you can use honey as a substitute.
* You can top the banoffee bake with additional toppings such as sliced almonds, chopped walnuts, or grated chocolate.
Conclusion:
The caramel drizzled banoffee bake is a delectable dessert that is perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat anytime. With its layers of rich flavors and textures, it's sure to satisfy your cravings and leave you wanting more. Enjoy this indulgent dessert and experience the heavenly combination of caramel, banana, and whipped cream.