Description
This Banoffee Condensed Milk Tart combines a crisp pre-baked tart shell with a luscious layer of homemade caramel made by boiling sweetened condensed milk. Topped with fresh banana slices and fluffy whipped cream flavored with vanilla, it’s garnished with chocolate shavings or a dusting of cocoa powder for an irresistible British dessert treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Tart Base
- 1 9-inch pre-baked tart shell
Caramel Layer
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
Fruit Layer
- 3-4 ripe bananas, sliced
Whipped Cream Topping
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Garnish
- 1/4 cup chocolate shavings or cocoa powder
Instructions
- Prepare the Caramel: Place the unopened can of sweetened condensed milk in a large pot and cover it completely with water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2-3 hours, adding water as needed to keep the can submerged at all times. This process transforms the condensed milk into a rich caramel (dulce de leche). Remove the can and allow it to cool completely before opening to avoid burns.
- Assemble the Tart Base: Open the cooled can carefully, then spread the caramel evenly over the pre-baked tart shell, creating a smooth caramel layer as the base for the tart.
- Add Banana Slices: Arrange the sliced ripe bananas gently and evenly on top of the caramel layer, ensuring full coverage to balance the tart’s flavors and textures.
- Make the Whipped Cream: In a medium mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract using an electric mixer or whisk until soft peaks form, creating a light and fluffy topping.
- Top the Tart: Spread the whipped cream evenly over the banana layer, smoothing it out for an attractive finish.
- Garnish and Chill: Sprinkle chocolate shavings or lightly dust cocoa powder over the whipped cream as a decorative and flavorful garnish. Refrigerate the tart for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld and the cream to set.
Notes
- For a quicker version, substitute the boiled condensed milk caramel with store-bought dulce de leche.
- Adding a sprinkle of chopped nuts on top can provide extra texture and flavor contrast.
- Always ensure the boiled condensed milk can is fully cooled before opening to prevent burns from hot caramel.
