Do you know that the ‘banoffee pie’ is the most popular English dessert of all time. The OG British delicacy has its origins set in the decade of the 1970s. This sweet throwback delight from the 1970s decade has now made its way into the hearts of billions of people across India. This, of course, has happened because India has a colonial past and a few things from the imperial culture have been assimilated into the Indian culture.
What Is The Banoffee Pie After All?
Banoffee pie is a heavenly combination of bananas and cream with the thick and nutty flavour of toffee and caramel that work together like the perfect symphony. The signature dessert has been enticing people all over the world with flavours that are so indulgent that can make any sweet lover drool in a jiffy.
Let us now give you a lowdown of the select few cakeries in Delhi-NCR that do an excellent job of this dessert that will make you go all weak in your knees when you enjoy this sweet delicacy.
Big Chill Cakery:
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If you are a Delhite you know that there is no better place to go for a quick dessert run than the iconic Big Chill Cakery. You sure cannot be a gastronome in this city and not have had the chance to visit the signature cakery that has a host of sweet and savoury offerings including a delicious range of pastas, freshly baked pizzas and range of bakery items.
Their banoffee pie is the most traditional spin on the dessert made with generous toppings of cream sprinkled with chocolate bits and shavings, freshly sliced bananas placed in the layers, a caramel mix and biscuit base to die for which together make this a dessert gem.
Price point: A thick wedge of banoffee pie at Big Chill Cakery costs around ₹300.
Location: Kailash Colony, Khan Market, DLF Avenue Saket, Connaught Place and many more.
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Elma’s Bar And Kitchen:
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Elma’s Bar and Kitchen is the undeniable king of the red velvet cake which is the popular choice that most people go for when at the quaint cafe. But there is a hidden gem of a treat that you are missing out on and must try. Yes! We are talking about their banoffee pie.
The traditional touch of their baking style combined with all the sweet ingredients in the recipe make a fine banoffee pie that is served in a generous and open hearted portion that aims to satisfy all your sugar-rush carvings. What’s more, the outlet is famous for a bunch of other breakfast, coffee and Italian, continental and signature dessert options.
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Price point: A slice of banoffee pie at Elma’s costs approximately ₹250.
Location: Lodhi Colony, Hauz Khas Village and other outlets.