Banoffee Pie

Ingredients

• 2 cups crushed vanilla wafer crumbs
• 1/2 cup salted butter (melted)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 13.4 oz cans dulce de leche (i.e. La Lechera or similar)
• 4 medium bananas (1/4-inch slices)
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 3 Tbsp grated milk chocolate bar i.e. Hershey's

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly spray the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray. Use a food processor to finely crush the vanilla wafers.

2. 2

   Melt butter in a medium bowl in the microwave. Transfer crumbs to the bowl. Use a fork to toss together the vanilla wafer crumbs, granulated sugar and melted butter. Press firmly onto the bottom and 1-inch up the sides of the pan.

3. 3

   Bake for 10-12 minutes or just until lightly golden brown and set. Set aside to cool completely.

4. 4

   Assemble the Pie: Spread one can of dulce de leche onto the bottom of the cooled crust. Slice bananas into 1/4-inch portions then arrange over the dulce de leche. Begin along the outer edge and work to the middle with the slices slightly overlapping.

5. 5

   Carefully spread the remaining can of dulce de leche over the banana slices. Arrange a second layer of bananas on top.

6. 6

   In a large bowl use an electric mixer to whip the heavy cream and vanilla extract. Whip on medium high speed gradually adding the sugar until stiff peaks form.

7. 7

   Spread the whipped cream on top of the second layer of bananas being sure to cover them completely. Sprinkle the top with grated chocolate.

8. 8

   Chill for 2-4 hours to set then slice and serve.