This authentic Jamaican recipe is really easy to make. It uses ripe plantains (which are a relative of the banana) as the filling. I like to chill them in the refrigerator until they are cold and serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!
Ingredients
Pastry
- 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
Filling
- 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
Directions
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 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.
Step 5
Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown. Allow tarts to cool to room temperature before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 25 | |
Calories 107 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat4g | 5% |
Saturated Fat2g | 9% |
Cholesterol12mg | 4% |
Sodium112mg | 5% |
Total Carbohydrate17g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 3% |
Total Sugars6g | |
Protein2g | |
Vitamin C4mg | 20% |
Calcium4mg | 0% |
Iron1mg | 3% |
Potassium124mg | 3% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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