British · dessert
Banoffee Pie
Banoffee Pie reads sweetness 6.7, richness 5.8 and fruity 5.8 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a British dessert, about 3 hr 20 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 2.9 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 8.5 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 0.6 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 3.7 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 5.8 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 1.3 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 6.7 · Richness 5.8 · Fruity 5.8 · Bitterness 3.5 · Salinity 2.7 · Earthy 1.5 · Floral 1.3 · Umami 1.1 · Sourness 0.6
What's in it (7)
- 8 oz digestive biscuits
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 3 ripe bananas
- 1 1/2 cups double cream
- 2 oz dark chocolate
- pinch of sea salt
Time & effort: about 3 hr 20 min (20 min active) · effort: involved
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 271.1 kcal, 4.7 g protein, 15.7 g fat, 31.1 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (4 steps)
- Crush biscuits and mix with melted butter, press into a tart tin, and chill.
- Boil an unopened can of condensed milk for 2.5-3 hours to make toffee, cool, and spread over the base.
- Layer sliced bananas on top, then spoon on softly whipped cream.
- Finish with grated dark chocolate and a pinch of sea salt.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.