Banana bread cheesecake with slices taken out

Easy banana dessert recipes

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Make the most of fresh bananas with our easy recipes ideas, from decadent cheesecake to rich ice cream and more

Looking for some easy banana dessert recipes? Make the most of this versatile ingredient with our cheesecakes, blondies, ice cream and more. And for more fruity inspiration, see our apple recipes, orange recipes or lemon recipes. Try even more banana recipes with our smoothies, banana bread and curry more recipes for overripe bananas.

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Easy banana dessert recipes

Banoffee cake

We've taken banana cake and given it a banoffee pie makeover. Our cake is packed with bananas, covered in creamy caramel buttercream and topped with caramelised bananas for extra indulgence.

Banoffee Cake Recipe

Sticky toffee banana pudding

We’ve combined two classic desserts to create a mouth-watering pud that sings of autumn. Serve with ice cream or cream and a shot of spiced rum alongside for an extra hit of warmth.

A roasting dish filled with a golden sponge pudding, topped with two sliced bananas

Banana-misu sundae

This summery mash-up of two retro desserts is a breeze to put together. Just like any sundae, this is incredibly easy to adapt to your preferences.

Someone holding a tray of malted milk banana-misu ice cream sundaes

Banana split s'mores

Cooked bananas have a fragrant juiciness that’s ideal with salty biscuits and dark chocolate. This fun dessert is best made over a barbecue or campfire and enjoyed outdoors.

blackened banana split s'mores in foil parcels with a yellow background

Whisky caramel and banana self-saucing pudding

Add a splash of booze to this dessert that magically creates its own sauce. Ready in under an hour, this comforting pud is best served warm with a dollop of ice cream.

Caramel Self-Saucing Pudding Recipe with Bananas and Whisky

Banoffee fridge cake

Everyone knows banoffee pie tastes even better the day after making when all the flavours have had a chance to meld, so this easy fridge cake takes advantage of that.

Banoffee fridge cake

Roasted banana caramel swirl ice cream

Bananas and milk are two things that Brits throw away most. No more! Even those bananas that are black and spotty are welcome here – they’re actually better, as they are super-ripe and sweet.

Roasted Banana Ice Cream with Caramel

Banana bread cheesecake

Indulge in this glorious mash-up of two favourite sweet treats: a banana bread base topped with creamy vanilla cheesecake, sliced bananas and salted caramel.

Banana bread cheesecake with slices taken out

Butterscotch banoffee tart

Check out this creamy chocolate tart recipe with bananas, salted caramel and old-school butterscotch Angel Delight. Impress friends and family with this super-indulgent dessert.

Banoffee Pie Recipe with Butterscotch

Spiced banana tarte tatin

This spiced banana tarte tatin recipe comes from Cinnamon Club. It's easy to make with bananas and banana chips, but looks impressive.

Spiced banana tarte tatin served on a speckled grey plate

Butterscotch banana crêpes

Check out this indulgent pancake recipe with boozy banana and bourbon sauce. This quick and easy recipe is not only great for a decadent Shrove Tuesday pancake, but it makes a fun sweet treat to serve at gatherings with friends and family.

Banana Crêpe Recipe with Butterscotch

Banoffee pie

We know you love this classic recipe – it's been one of our most popular recipes for years! Banoffee pie is a much loved family-favourite. This delicious dish is packed with bananas, cream and an oaty biscuit base, then decorated with a drizzle of dark chocolate.

Banoffee Pie Recipe

Hummingbird cake

Pineapple and banana meets heady spices in this glorious American cake recipe, sandwiched together with a soft cheese buttercream.

Hummingbird cake

Banana and rum fritters

Try this popular French Caribbean sweet snack that's usually enjoyed on Sundays around carnival time. We think they're delicious any time of year.

Banana Fritters Recipe

Quick banana ice cream

You won't believe how quick and easy this no-churn ice cream recipe is. There's no need to make a custard base – just blend bananas, cream and sugar, then freeze.

Quick banana ice cream

Caramel banana blondies

Blondies are the white chocolate version of brownies. This easy traybake is also packed with banana and rich caramel. Serve at teatime or warm with a scoop of ice cream for pudding.

Caramel Banana Blondies Recipe

Vegan banana ice cream

Our healthy banana ice cream is dairy-free, no-churn and no-effort. Once you’re confident with the process, try experimenting with different flavours.

No-Churn Banana Ice Cream Recipe

Banana and chocolate cake with maple cream and crispy bacon

Chef Chris Gillard of London restaurant EartH Kitchen has created an impressive banana and chocolate cake. The addition of maple cream and crispy bacon transforms it into a delicious dessert.

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Banana and Chocolate Cake Recipe with Maple Cream

Banana and burnt butter puddings

Don't be put off by the thought of burnt butter – it just means cooking butter until it reaches a nutty brown colour. It gives extra richness to these banana and syrup sponge puddings.

Banana and burnt butter puddings

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