Jamaican Plantain Tarts

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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 the tarts in the refrigerator until they are cold and serve them with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!

Submitted by Kelsey
Updated on November 21, 2024
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
6 hrs
Total Time:
7 hrs 5 mins
Servings:
25
Yield:
25 tarts
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 25 servings

Pastry:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ¼ cup cold unsalted 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

  1. Combine flour and salt in a bowl; rub in butter and shortening until incorporated, and mixture takes on a sandy appearance. Combine whole egg and water; stir into flour mixture until a dough forms. Transfer to a work surface; knead dough for a few turns to bring together. Wrap well in plastic wrap; chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours.

  2. While dough chilling, peel plantains; cut into thirds. Heat in a saucepan with a little water; bring to a simmer. Steam until tender, 5 to 10 minutes (depending on how ripe your plantains are). Once soft, discard water; mash plantains with 1/4 cup sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, and food coloring. Set aside to cool.

  3. Preheat the 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 plantain filling into center of each circle; fold in half, to form half-moon shapes. Place tarts on a baking sheet; brush with beaten egg white and sprinkle with sugar.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes. Allow tarts to cool to room temperature before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

107 Calories
4g Fat
17g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 25
Calories 107
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 12mg 4%
Sodium 112mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 17g 6%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 2g 3%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 1mg 3%
Potassium 124mg 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.