Caramel Banana Shortbread

Rich shortbread layered with homemade caramel and fresh bananas, baked until golden and served with ice cream and mint.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1056.3 kcals 8450.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 131.4 grams 1050.8 grams
Fat 53.2 grams 425.6 grams
Protein 13.5 grams 108.2 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
8 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
100
g
Caster Sugar
for the caramel
150
g
Caster Sugar
for shortbread
150
g
CondimentsSauces
1
to taste
Caramel Sauce
for serving
Dairy
200
g
Unsalted Butter
for the caramel
800
g
Condensed Milk
two 400g cans
250
g
Unsalted Butter
at room temperature
1
spoonful
Unsalted Butter
extra for greasing
1
scoop
Banana Ice Cream
for serving
Fruits
4
piece
Bananas
peeled and sliced
GrainsCereals
NutsSeeds
1
sprig
Mint
fresh

Steps

  • Melt butter and sugar in a pan over low heat until dissolved.
  • Add condensed milk and stir continuously until the mixture thickens into caramel.
  • Preheat the oven to 170°C.
  • Cream the butter and sugar in a bowl until light and fluffy.
  • Sift in the cornflour and plain flour and knead gently into a ball.
  • Line a 20cm x 30cm baking tin with parchment paper.
  • Press two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the tin.
  • Spread three quarters of the caramel over the dough base.
  • Layer sliced bananas over the caramel and crumble the remaining dough on top.
  • Bake for 20 minutes until the top is golden-brown.
  • Cool in the tin for five minutes before cutting into squares.
  • Serve warm with banana ice cream, caramel sauce, and fresh mint.