Published: by Absolutely Recipes, in the recipes category.

Plantain Tarts Recipe.

Ingredients:

For the tart crust:
Ingredients:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small cubes
1 large egg yolk
1-2 tablespoons ice water

For the plantain filling:
Ingredients:

2 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Recipe Instructions:

In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt for the tart crust. Add the cold butter cubes and use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and 1 tablespoon of ice water. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and mix until the dough comes together. If needed, add an additional tablespoon of ice water to achieve the right consistency.
Gather the dough into a ball, flatten it into a disc, and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow it to firm up.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a separate bowl, combine the sliced plantains, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, salt, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Toss well to coat the plantains with the mixture.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chilled dough to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a round cookie cutter or a glass to cut out circles that will fit into your tart pans.
Gently press the dough circles into greased tart pans, trimming any excess dough from the edges.
Fill each tart shell with the plantain mixture, distributing it evenly among the tart shells.
Place the filled tart pans on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the plantains are tender.
Remove the tart pans from the oven and let the tarts cool in the pans for a few minutes. Then, transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

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