Jamaican Plantain Tarts
Jamaican Plantain Tarts feature a flaky, tender pastry filled with mashed, very ripe plantains sweetened with sugar and scented with vanilla and nutmeg. Baked until golden and lightly sugared on top, they offer a warm, spiced sweetness with a buttery bite. Perfect for dessert or an afternoon treat with tea or coffee.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves25
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Jamaican Plantain Tarts, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 36 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 14
- Performance
- 26
- General Wellness
- 1
Mix the flour and salt in a bowl; rub in the butter and shortening until incorporated and the mixture looks sandy. Beat the whole egg with the water; stir it into the flour mixture until a dough forms. Move the dough to a work surface; knead it a few turns to bring it together. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 3 hours.
- 2
While the dough chills, peel the plantains; cut them into thirds. Put them 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, pour off the water; mash the plantains with 1/4 cup sugar, vanilla, nutmeg, and food coloring. Let cool.
- 3
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 4
Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thick. Cut out circles with a 4- or 5-inch round cookie cutter. Spoon a little plantain filling into the center of each circle; fold in half to make half-moon shapes. Arrange the 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. Let the tarts cool to room temperature before serving.
- Calories 125.6 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 2.07 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 22.02 g 8%
- Total Fat 3.05 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 1.27 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 14.05 mg Low Source 5%
- Sodium 27.81 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.24 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 2.86 g --
- Added Sugars 0.03 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 2.08 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.81 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 52.88 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 17.4 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 1.13 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.04 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Food Dyes 🎨
About This Recipe
Jamaican Plantain Tarts is made with 12 ingredients and serves 25. It takes about 1 hr 5 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter Flavor Shortening, Eggs, and Egg Whites. Each serving provides about 125.6 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Jamaican Plantain Tarts made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter-Flavor Shortening, Eggs, Egg Whites, Ground Nutmeg. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Jamaican Plantain Tarts?
- About 1 hr 5 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 125.6 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Jamaican Plantain Tarts easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Jamaican Plantain Tarts healthy?
- Jamaican Plantain Tarts has an easyChef Pro health score of 34/100. Per serving, it provides 125.6 calories and 2.07 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.27 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Food Dyes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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