Step 1

Mix together the crumbs, melted butter and sugar.

Step 2

Press into the bottom and sides of a lightly greased 9 inch springform pan, about an inch and a half up the sides of the pan will do.

Step 3

Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven for 10 -12 minutes. Remove from oven and cool in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 4

In a small saucepan combine the melted butter, brown sugar and vanilla extract.

Step 5

Bring to a slow boil until foamy, then add the sweetened condensed milk.

Step 6

Bring back to a slow boil over medium low heat. and cook stirring continuously for another 3 or 4 minutes or until the mixture darkens slightly.

Step 7

Remove from heat and pour into the prepared cookie crumb crust.

Step 8

Chill for 2 hours or more until thoroughly cooled.

Step 9

Add the whipping cream, icing sugar and vanilla extract tot he bowl of an electric mixer with a whisk attachment. Beat until firm peaks form then fold in the sliced bananas.

Step 10

Spread the Banana Cream Topping over the toffee filling and garnish the top of the pie with chocolate shavings if desired. Chill for about another hour before serving.