Banoffee Pie (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Crust

01 - 1⅔ cups honey graham crumbs
02 - ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

→ No-Bake Cheesecake Layer

04 - 6 oz cream cheese, room temperature
05 - 1¼ cups heavy whipping cream
06 - ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
07 - 1 teaspoon vanilla

→ Toppings and Filling

08 - 1 (13.4 oz) can dulce de leche (La Lechera recommended)
09 - Bananas, thinly sliced
10 - Truwhip for topping
11 - ¼ cup white chocolate chips
12 - Pretzel crumbs

→ Chocolate Ganache

13 - ½ cup dark chocolate chips
14 - ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream

# Instructions:

01 - Spray 9-inch tart pan with nonstick spray. Mix graham crumbs and sugar, then add melted butter. Press mixture firmly into pan and up sides.
02 - Beat cream cheese, cream, sugar, and vanilla starting on low speed, then increase to high until fluffy (about 2 minutes). Don't overmix. Spread in crust and refrigerate.
03 - Microwave chocolate chips and cream in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth. Let cool but watch that it doesn't harden.
04 - Spread half the dulce de leche over cheesecake layer. Add banana slices, then remaining dulce de leche. Top with cooled ganache.
05 - Add white chocolate swirls if desired. Pipe whipped topping around edges using 1M Wilton tip. Sprinkle with pretzel crumbs.
06 - Refrigerate 1-2 hours before serving.

# Notes:

01 - Cream cheese should be softened but still cool (30-45 minutes at room temp)
02 - Don't overbeat cheesecake mixture to avoid buttery texture
03 - Can be stored in fridge up to 5 days