How to Make Jamaican Plantain Tarts - A Step-by-Step Guide

Jamaican Plantain Tarts are a delectable dessert that combines the unique flavors of ripe plantains, coconut, and warm spices. These tarts are a staple in Jamaican cuisine and are often enjoyed as a sweet treat or as a satisfying end to a meal. The combination of ingredients in this recipe results in a mouthwatering dessert that is sure to please even the most discerning palates.

Plantains are a starchy fruit that is a close relative of the banana. When ripe, plantains have a sweet fl...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup cold butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoons shortening, chilled and diced
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon ice-cold water
  • 3 very ripe (black) plantains
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 2 drops red food coloring (Optional)
  • 1 egg white, beaten
  • white sugar for decoration

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 6 hrs
  • Total Time: 7 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 25
  • Yield: 25 tarts

  • Prepare the pastry by combining the flour and salt in a bowl. Rub in the butter and shortening until incorporated, and the mixture takes on a sandy appearance. Combine the egg and water, and stir into the flour mixture until a dough forms, then knead for a few turns to bring the dough together. Wrap well, and chill for 3 hours in the refrigerator.
  • While dough is chilling, peel plantains and cut into thirds. Place into a small saucepan with a little water. Bring to a simmer and steam until tender, 5 to 10 minutes depending on how ripe your plantains are. Once soft, pour out the water, and mash plantains with sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, and red food coloring. Set aside to cool.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface to 1/4-inch thick. Cut into circles using a 4 or 5-inch round cookie cutter. Spoon a little of the plantain filling into the center of each circle, then fold in half, to form a half-moon shape. Place the tarts on a baking sheet, brush with beaten egg white, and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown. Allow tarts to cool to room temperature before serving.
  • Nutrition

    107 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 112mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 4mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 124mg