A super easy **Banana Cookie Dessert** that you can whip up in just 5 minutes, with no baking required! It's sweet, creamy, and utterly delicious—perfect for when you need a quick treat.
### **Banana and Cookie Delight Dessert (No-Bake)**
**Ingredients:**
- 2 ripe bananas
- 120g (about 1 cup) cookies (any type you like, but digestive biscuits, graham crackers, or even Oreos work well)
- 35g (about 2 tbsp) butter, melted
- 75g whipped cream (heavy or double cream, whipped until soft peaks form)
- 200g (about 3/4 cup) sweetened condensed milk
- 35g (about 2-3 tbsp) granulated sugar
- Fine sugar (for sprinkling, optional)
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### **Instructions:**
#### 1. **Prepare the banana mixture:**
- Peel the **2 bananas** and mash them up in a large bowl until smooth, or with a few small chunks for texture if you prefer.
#### 2. **Crush the cookies:**
- In a separate bowl, crush the **120g of cookies** into small pieces (you can do this using a rolling pin or place them in a ziplock bag and gently crush with your hands). The finer the crumbs, the smoother the base, but if you like some crunch, leave it a bit chunky.
#### 3. **Mix the cookies and butter:**
- Melt the **35g of butter** and stir it into the crushed cookies until everything is well combined. This will help the cookie crumbs stick together and form a base for the dessert.
#### 4. **Whip the cream:**
- Whisk the **75g of whipped cream** until soft peaks form. If you’re using heavy or double cream, you can do this with a mixer or by hand with a whisk.
#### 5. **Combine the ingredients:**
- Add the **mashed bananas**, **condensed milk** (200g), and **sugar** (35g) into the whipped cream and gently fold everything together until smooth and creamy.
#### 6. **Assemble the dessert:**
- Take small serving glasses or bowls, and layer the cookie crumbs at the bottom. Then, spoon the creamy banana mixture on top. You can layer this a couple of times depending on how much space you have in the serving dish.
#### 7. **Chill (optional but recommended):**
- Although this is a no-bake dessert, for the best texture, you can chill the dessert in the fridge for about 15-20 minutes to let it set slightly.
#### 8. **Serve and garnish:**
- Right before serving, sprinkle a little **fine sugar** over the top or for an extra touch, you can top it with banana slices, more crushed cookies, or even a drizzle of chocolate syrup.
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### **Optional Variations:**
- **Add a little crunch**: Try adding some nuts (like walnuts or almonds) to the cookie crumbs for added texture.
- **Chocolate twist**: For a chocolatey version, add a tablespoon of cocoa powder or melted chocolate into the banana-cream mixture.
This dessert is light, refreshing, and super quick—perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth in no time! Let me know how it turns out if you give it a try! ????