Chocolate Banoffee Pie
Chocolate Banoffee Pie is a decadent British dessert featuring layers of buttery biscuit base, sweet caramel (dulce de leche), fresh bananas, and whipped cream, often topped with chocolate shavings. It combines the flavors of toffee and banana in a rich, no-bake pie format. The dish originated in the UK in the 1970s and quickly became a beloved classic in British and international cuisine.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is very high in fat and carbohydrates, with significant sugar content from the caramel, chocolate, and cream. A typical serving provides a substantial calorie load, primarily from fats and sugars, with minimal protein and some calcium from the dairy components.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 520 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 58 g |
| Fat | 32 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 42 g |
| Sodium | 280 mg |
| Potassium | 320 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 IU |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Zinc | 0.8 mg |
Per 1 slice (approximately 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Chocolate Banoffee Pie is culturally interesting as a modern British invention that became a global café staple, often associated with indulgent comfort food. Nutritionally, it's unique for combining the high-energy density of caramel and chocolate with the natural potassium and fiber from bananas, though these are overshadowed by its overall richness.
