Choc Banoffee Filo Stack Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• STEP 2.Lay one sheet of filo pastry on the prepared baking sheet and brush it with melted butter.
• STEP 3.Repeat this process with the remaining filo pastry sheets, layering them on top of each other and brushing each layer with melted butter.
• STEP 4.Using a sharp knife, cut the layered filo pastry into squares or rectangles.
• STEP 5.Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and crispy.
• STEP 6.While the filo pastry is baking, prepare the chocolate mousse by melting the chocolate in a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water.
• STEP 7.In a separate bowl, whip the cream until soft peaks form. Fold the melted chocolate into the whipped cream until well combined.
• STEP 8.Once the filo pastry has cooled, assemble the stack by placing a layer of filo pastry on a serving plate.
• STEP 9.Spread a layer of the chocolate mousse on top of the filo pastry, followed by a layer of sliced bananas.
• STEP 10.Drizzle some toffee sauce over the bananas, then repeat the layers until all the ingredients are used.
• STEP 11.Finish the stack with a drizzle of melted chocolate and a sprinkle of crushed nuts.
• STEP 12.Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
• STEP 13.Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Cooking Tips

• Make sure to brush each layer of filo pastry with melted butter to ensure a crispy texture.
• You can make the toffee sauce from scratch or use store-bought to save time.
• For added flavor, you can sprinkle some cinnamon or cocoa powder between the layers of the stack.
• If you don't have filo pastry, you can use puff pastry as a substitute.

Storage and Serving

• This Choc Banoffee Filo Stack is best served fresh and can be enjoyed on its own or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• If refrigerated, allow the stack to come to room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving.
• To store leftovers, place the stack in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 days.