Jamaican Plantain Tarts Recipe

Name: Jamaican Plantain Tarts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pastry:; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 3 tablespoons shortening, chilled and diced; 1 egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon ice-cold water; Filling:; 3 very ripe (black) plantains; 1/4 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

Servings: persons

Pastry:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
3 tablespoons shortening, chilled and diced
1 egg, beaten
1 tablespoon ice-cold water
Filling:
3 very ripe (black) plantains
1/4 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

1
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.
2
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.
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4
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.
5
Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown. Allow tarts to cool to room temperature before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pastry:, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 cup cold butter, cut into 1/2 inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Jamaican Plantain Tarts falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Jamaican Plantain Tarts

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