Mmmmm ..... Banoffee Pie!!

A decadently sinful pie. Perfect for a "girls" night or entertaining! Takes some time (but not attention) to prepare. You can follow the three steps below, watch your favourite ball game, read a book, luxuriate in a bath on a rainy day and still have this pie at the end of the day. It is very easy peasy with no culinary knowledge required ... just don't let the can of condensed milk boil dry you guys.!! Anyone can make this ..... and if you make it for someone you love ..... it is guaranteed to be very, very lucky!!
Ingredients: Can (400g) of condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk!) - Three large bananas - One packet of Choc Chip and Halzenut cookies (or any other cookies will do). Half-pint of double cream, or whipping cream - 2 tablespoons butter Method: 1: Toffee: Put the can of condensed milk in a pan of boiling water (NB- don't open the tin first!) and allow to boil for 2 hours. You should put a lid on the pan to prevent all the water boiling off. But keep checking periodically that pan has not boiled dry. After 2 hours, remove the can and leave to cool a little (you could pour cold water on it to cool the outside). When cool enough to handle, open the can carefully - the condensed milk will have caramelised and may well shoot out the opening. 2. Cookie Base: Crush the cookies in a freezer bag with a rolling pin until they are reduced to crumbs. Gently heat butter in a saucepan until liquid (or just leave at room temperature to soften). Pour crumbs and softened butter and mix until they start to bind together. Transfer to a pie dish and pat with a spoon so that they cover the base. Place in the fridge to set. 3. To Finish: Pour/spoon the toffee from the tin onto the cookie base in pie dish. Place back in the fridge to cool. Slice the bananas and arrange them on top of the toffee. Whip the cream until peaking, then fold on top and smooth out. Dust with chocolate powder for effect. Keep in the fridge until needed, covered with cling-film. You can also make this pie with two cans of condensed milk, more cookie crumbs, etc., and press into 9" spring-form pan as in picture!