Crochet Banoffi Pie

Crochet Banoffi Pie is an absolute delight that combines the heavenly flavors of bananas, toffee, and whipped cream in a pie form. The crispy graham cracker crust holds together the luscious layers of caramelized bananas and rich toffee sauce, topped with a generous dollop of fluffy whipped cream. This dessert is a wonderful treat that will surely leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Whether you're a fan of bananas or have a sweet tooth, Crochet Banoffi Pie is a must-try that promises to satisfy your cravings and bring a smile to your face.

You will need

DK cotton yarn in (I’ve used Ricorumi):005 Beige / 053 Caramel / 005 Vanilla / 002 cream / 057 chocolate / 052 Light Brown – 1 ball of each.
2.5mm hook / toy filling / embroidery needle / stitch marker

Abbreviations

• R Round
• ch Chain
• dc Double crochet
• tr Treble crochet
• dc2tog Decrease
• BLO Back loops onlyst (sts)
• Stitch(es)
• sk skip

PASTRY CASE

R1 Make a magic ring in Beige, 6dc into ring. Pull ring tight. (6sts)
R 2 2dc in each st around. (12sts)
R 3(2dc in next st, 1dc) 6 times. (18sts)
R 4(2dc in next st, 2dc) 6 times. (24sts)
R 5(2dc in next st, 3dc) 6 times. (30sts)
R 6(2dc in next st, 4dc) 6 times. (36sts)
R 7(2dc in next st, 5dc) 6 times. (42sts)
R 8(2dc in next st, 6dc) 6 times. (48sts)
R 9(2dc in next st, 7dc) 6 times. (54sts)
R 10(2dc in next st, 8dc) 6 times. (60sts)
R 11(2dc in next st, 9dc) 6 times. (66sts)
R 12(2dc in next st, 10dc) 6 times. (72sts)
R 13In BLO dc around. (72sts)
R 14dc around. (72sts)
R 15(dc2tog, 10dc) 6 times. (66sts)
R 16(sk next st, 3tr in next st, sk next st, sl st) to end. This should create 16 ‘bumps’, (there might be a couple of stitches unworked at the end). Fasten off and weave in ends.

TOFFEE

R1 Make a magic ring in Caramel, 6dc into ring. Pull ring tight. (6sts)
R 2 2dc in each st around. (12sts)
R 3(2dc in next st, 1dc) 6 times. (18sts)
R 4(2dc in next st, 2dc) 6 times. (24sts)
R 5(2dc in next st, 3dc) 6 times. (30sts)
R 6(2dc in next st, 4dc) 6 times. (36sts)
R 7(2dc in next st, 5dc) 6 times. (42sts)
R 8(2dc in next st, 6dc) 6 times. (48sts)
R 9(2dc in next st, 7dc) 6 times. (54sts)
R 10(2dc in next st, 8dc) 6 times. (60sts)
Sl st, fasten off and weave in ends.

BANANA SLICES (make 9)

R 1Make a magic ring in Vanilla, 6dc into ring. Pull ring tight. (6sts)
R 2 2dc in each st around. (12sts)
R 3(2dc in next st, 1dc) 6 times. (18sts)
R 4(2dc in next st, 2dc) 6 times. (24sts)
Sl st, fasten off and weave in ends. Use an embroidery needle and Light Brown to sew 3 small sts around the centre.

WHIPPED CREAM (base)

R 1Make a magic ring in Cream, 6dc into ring. Pull ring tight. (6sts)
R 2 2dc in each st around. (12sts)
R 3(2dc in next st, 1dc) 6 times. (18sts)
R 4(2dc in next st, 2dc) 6 times. (24sts)
R 5(2dc in next st, 3dc) 6 times. (30sts)
R 6(2dc in next st, 4dc) 6 times. (36sts)
R 7(2dc in next st, 5dc) 6 times. (42sts)
R 8(2dc in next st, 6dc) 6 times. (48sts)
Sl st, fasten off and weave in ends.

WHIPPED CREAM (top)

R 1Make a magic ring in Cream, 6dc into ring. Pull ring tight. (6sts)
R 2 In BLO, 2dc in each st around. (12sts)
R 3In BLO (2dc in next st, 1dc) 6 times. (18sts)
R 4In BLO2 (2dc in next st, 2dc) 6 times. (24sts)
R 5In BLO (2dc in next st, 3dc) 6 times. (30sts)
R 6In BLO (2dc in next st, 4dc) 6 times. (36sts)
R 7In BLO (2dc in next st, 5dc) 6 times. (42sts)
R 8In BLO (2dc in next st, 6dc) 6 times. (48sts)
R 9In BLO dc around. (48sts)
R 10Insert hook into the next st and then into a st on the Cream Base and continue working this round through both pieces to join, (2dc in next st, 7dc) 6 times. (54sts)
R 11 (sk next st, 5tr in next st, sk next st, sl st) to end. This should create 14 ‘bumps’.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Use Chocolate and an embroidery needle to sew ‘sprinkles’ onto the top of the cream.

Assemble the Banoffi Pie by placing the toffee into the pastry case, followed by the bananas and finally the whipped cream.