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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2006 11:46:44 GMT
I find it best to boil the can the day before  I really prefer this with a thin biscuit base - less trouble than making a pastry case, too  Banoffee Pie 40mins plus 3 hours boiling Serves 4 Ingredients 175g/6oz Shortcrust Pastry 1 x 400g/14oz tin Condensed Milk (not evaporated) 3 Large Bananas 360ml/12fl.oz. Double Cream ½ teasp Powdered Instant Coffee Instructions 1. Place the unopened tin of condensed milk in a large saucepan, cover with water, bring to the boil then continue to boil for at least 2 hours, topping up with extra water as necessary. IMPORTANT – make sure the pan is topped up with water otherwise there is the chance that the tins may explode causing danger and damage. NB As this is a lengthy process, why not boil several tins at the same time. Once boiled, the unopened tins keep indefinitely, ready for when you want to make this dessert again…..and you will! 2. Once the boiling process has taken place, allow the tins to cool completely before opening. DO NOT OPEN WHILST THE TIN IS WARM. 3. Preheat the oven to 190C, 375F, gas mark 5. Roll the pastry out on a floured surface and use it to line a 25cm/10inch flan tin. Prick the base all over with a fork and bake blind until crisp. Allow to cool. 4. Once the tin of condensed milk is cold, open and stir the soft toffee filling. Spread the toffee over the base of the flan. 5. Peel and slice the bananas and lay them on the toffee filling. 6. In a bowl, whisk the cream together with the instant coffee until thick. Spoon or pipe the cream over the bananas and chill until ready to serve. |
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Post by andy on Oct 17, 2006 5:15:53 GMT
I use exactly the same method except that i cheat and buy the pie case....and i add a broken up flake to the top.
Believe me, it is devine
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 17, 2006 6:58:03 GMT
T**scos sell preboiled condensed milk specifically for Bannoffee pie....... for those who are a bit scared to boil an unopened tin, and for Cheating on the time it takes! I love Bannoffee pie but darent make it, OH has high everything it seems!........ Christmas on a diet, Oh Joy  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 17, 2006 7:48:21 GMT
I have tried the preboiled one Sweetleaf but IMO it wasn't as good |
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Post by sweetleaf on Oct 17, 2006 7:54:13 GMT
Oh well just a thought, I cant say anyway, if OH doesnt get blood pressure, weight, cholesterol, down it may be some years before I can eat nice things again  |
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Post by obelixx on Oct 17, 2006 8:38:21 GMT
I boil up enough cans for 2 pies at a time but you do have to be careful to mark the cooked but unused ones clearly.
I have a friend from Colombia where they use a lot of boiled condensed milk and cook it in the microwave but you don't get the toffee colour - empty the 400G/14oz tin into a deep bowl as it will bubble up when it boils. Microwave on full power for 4 mins and again at 70% power for 4 mins. I do banoffie pie for the Belgians who almost swoon. I buy ready made, ready rolled shortcrust or sablé pastry made with butter.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2006 14:34:42 GMT
You can now buy Caramelised Condensed Milk by I think its Carnation - lovely, Morrisons sell it, saves the hassle of boiling the can.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 20, 2006 15:37:59 GMT
I can't remember the name of the ready made stuff I used - I will look out for the one you have suggested frangipani - google didn't come up with anything though |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2006 13:01:33 GMT
Just bought some Carnation Caramel from Tescos - haven't tried it yet, will let you know what I think to it once I have www.nestlepromotions.co.uk/pno/apr2006/index.htmlIs that what you recommend Sweetleaf? The one I tried a few months ago wasn't made by Nestle BTW |
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Post by sweetleaf on Nov 1, 2006 13:22:17 GMT
Thats the one, Rita, I tried a slice of a friends Banoffee pie and she admitted she used it.... I couldnt tell the difference it was yummy! I Dont dare mention it to OH though  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 1, 2006 17:02:27 GMT
Your secret is safe with me Sweetleaf |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2006 9:43:03 GMT
I can now recommend Carnation Caramel - as good, if not better then boil your own yummy  |
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Post by sweetleaf on Nov 20, 2006 9:50:32 GMT
Does it cost more preboiled though Rita ? Not that it matters, if it saves accidents!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2006 15:33:45 GMT
£1.20 for a tin of condensed milk and £1.68 for the preboiled. ;D
Touch wood - I haven't had an accident so far - the preboiled stuff saves the hassle of watching a saucepan for about 3 hours which is great ;D
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Post by Babyswan on Nov 22, 2006 16:14:24 GMT
Just bookmarking this recipe. i love banoffee pie, I do.
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Post by sleepysunday on Nov 22, 2006 16:42:08 GMT
I love banoffee pie too, but with lemon instead of bananas, and merangue instead of toffee.
Mmmmmm...
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Post by sweetleaf on Nov 22, 2006 16:45:47 GMT
I think that s Lemon meringue then ;D
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Post by sleepysunday on Nov 22, 2006 16:52:16 GMT
That's a much better name for it... good thinking Sweetie
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Post by sleepysunday on Nov 22, 2006 16:56:37 GMT
Remember everyone, Sweetleaf has renamed Rita's Banoffee Pie - 'Lemon Merangue Pie', and it's now made with Lemons instead of bananas, and merangue instead of toffee.
Hmmm... that is confusing Sweetleaf. Rita doesn't get the credit.
How about calling it Rita's Banoffee with lemon and merangue and no bananas and no toffee Pie
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Nov 22, 2006 16:59:20 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2006 15:19:43 GMT
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