Get ready to wow your guests with a dessert that’s as easy to make as it is delicious – Jamie Oliver’s Banoffee Fro-Yo Tart! This quick and simple recipe, straight from his cookbook ‘Simply Jamie Fast and Simple Food,’ is perfect for any occasion, especially a spooky Halloween celebration.
Jamie himself describes it as a ‘fun’ dessert and promises it will have you saying ‘oooh’ at the first bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this treat can be enjoyed by up to 10 people, making it ideal for a crowd.
What makes this tart so irresistible? A symphony of textures and flavors! Think chewy dates, crunchy flaked almonds, fresh banana, tangy lime, and rich dark chocolate all nestled on a bed of divine caramel.
Here’s how to recreate this simple yet satisfying dessert:
Ingredients:
* 200g soft pitted dates
* 200g flaked almonds
* Half a teaspoon ground cinnamon
* Half of a 397g tin of caramel
* Two ripe bananas (200g total)
* Half a lime
* Two teaspoons vanilla bean paste
* 500g Greek yoghurt
* 50g dark chocolate (70 percent)
Method:
1.
The Base:
Combine the dates, almonds, and cinnamon in a food processor and blitz until you have a fine, sticky mixture. Transfer this mixture to a large sheet of greaseproof paper and fold it over. Use a rolling pin to roll out the mixture into a rectangle (26cm x 32cm) that’s just under half a centimeter thick. Carefully lift the base, along with the paper, and place it into a deep 24cm x 30cm tray, pressing it gently into the corners and using the back of a spoon to push it up the sides. Evenly spread the caramel over the base.2.
The Layers:
Peel and slice the bananas, then toss them with the lime juice and zest. Arrange the bananas over the caramel layer.3.
The Finishing Touches:
Mix the vanilla bean paste into the Greek yoghurt and spoon it over the bananas. Place the tart in the fridge for an hour before you want to serve it. Then, transfer the tart to the freezer for another hour to allow it to set slightly but still remain sliceable.4.
Serve:
Serve the banoffee fro-yo tart straight from the freezer, adorned with shavings or gratings of dark chocolate.Enjoy this delightful dessert and impress your friends with a simple and delicious Halloween treat they won’t soon forget!