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Even though the fall semester has only just begun, I am already tempted to give up. But, in an attempt to not lose motivation, let me introduce this creamy sweetness, a no-bake banoffee pie in a jar. This recipe is ideal for busy students. It needs minimal work and only a few basic ingredients, making it an excellent choice for a fast study break snack or an after-dinner treat.
Serves: 4
Prep time: 1 hour
Chill time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup digestive biscuits (or graham crackers)
1/4 cup melted butter
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 ripe bananas
1 cup whipped cream
4 300 ml jars
Optional:
Chocolate shavings
Method:
- Crush the digestive biscuits and combine them with melted butter in a bowl, mixing the two until well incorporated.
- Evenly distribute the biscuit mixture among the jars, using the back of a spoon to push it down and make a firm layer.
- Place the unopened can of sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan and add enough water to cover it fully. After that, boil it in the pan for around 45 minutes on low to medium heat.
- After that, allow the can to cool. When you open it, the colour should have changed to caramel brown. Now, fill the jars with a layer of this toffee sauce.
- Next, cut the bananas into slices and place them in the jars, topped with a layer of whipped cream.
- Repeat the layering process in the jar two more times, starting with the sauce, then the bananas, and finally the whipped cream. Now, sprinkle chocolate shavings over top to garnish.
- Allow it to rest in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Hello, I’m Gauri Sethi, a passionate staff writer at the Cascade responsible for writing content that resonates with the masses. Currently, I am pursuing business administration, but deep down, I am a person who loves expressing herself through writing.