Colombian Sweet Plantain Pie – Torta de Plátano.

Name: Plantain Pie
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 4 Ripe plantains; 2 cup Oil; 4 Eggs; 1/2 cup Milk; 4 tbsp Butter; 2 tsp Sugar; 2 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract; 1/2 tsp Cinnamon; 1 pound Guava paste; 1/2 pound Cheese; 4 Plátanos muy maduros; 2 tazas Aceite para freir; 4 huevos Huevos; 1/2 taza Leche; 4 cucharadas Mantequilla; 2 cucharaditas Azúcar; 2 cucharaditas Sal; 1/2 cucharadita Vainilla; 1/2 cucharadita Canela molida ((opcional)); 1 libra Bocadillo de guayaba (En cubitos); 1/2 libra Queso blanco rallado (Un poco mas para arriba)

261 kcal
8 people
Difficulty: Easy

50

Minutes

Plantain Pie

Torta de Plátano is prepared in several ways. One of them consists of cutting the plantains* into thin strips instead of squares and layering them with the cheese and guava paste; another is blending all the ingredients together and then adding the mixture to the plantain strips; and this one, which is easier to prepare. Use different types of molds like tart pans or mini-muffin pans for different occasions.

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Cook Time 50 mins

Total Time 50 mins

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings 8 people

Calories 261 kcal

Ingredients

Plantain Pie

4 Ripe plantains
2 cup Oil
4 Eggs
1/2 cup Milk
4 tbsp Butter
2 tsp Sugar
2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1 pound Guava paste
1/2 pound Cheese

Torta de Plátano

4 Plátanos muy maduros
2 tazas Aceite para freir
4 huevos Huevos
1/2 taza Leche
4 cucharadas Mantequilla
2 cucharaditas Azúcar
2 cucharaditas Sal
1/2 cucharadita Vainilla
1/2 cucharadita Canela molida (opcional)
1 libra Bocadillo de guayaba En cubitos
1/2 libra Queso blanco rallado Un poco mas para arriba

Instructions

English

The plantains for this dish have to be very ripe, the peel almost black, but still have to be firm to the touch. When you press them gently, they should not feel mushy inside; if they are, the taste will be rancid and overripe. If you buy green plantains and wait for them to ripen it might take a week or so. Do not refrigerate them or they will not ripen well. It is better to buy plantains fully ripe or only a couple of days before, as this ensures you they haven't been refrigerated and will ripen fully without getting mushy.
Preheat the oven to 350° F. Cut the ends off the plantains and peel. Cut into 1/4-inch dice.
Pour the oil into a deep, medium, heavy pot, and place over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot (about 350° F), add the plantain cubes and fry for 2 to 21/2 minutes. Since they are small keep your eye on the frying pan all the time and swirl them in the oil with the slotted spoon. Remove the plantains from the oil with the slotted spoon and drain over paper towels; set aside.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the eggs, milk, butter, sugar, salt, vanilla, and cinnamon, if using.
In a medium bowl mix the fried plaintain cubes with the guava paste and the cheese.
Fold the egg mixture into the plantain mixture and pour into a greased and floured 8-inch square baking pan. Sprinkle extra cheese on top.
Bake 30 to 40 minutes until browned and bubbly.

Español

Los plátanos deben estar bien maduros, casi negros por fuera mas no aguados.
Precaliente el horno a 350° F. Corte las puntas de los plátanos y pele corte en cubos de ½ centímetro.
Vierta el aceite en una olla o caldero a fuego meido-alto. Cuando el aceite esté caliente (aprox 350° F), fría cos cubos de 2 a 21/2 minutos. Como son pequeños,mantengase allí y les da una mezcladita. Retire del aceite y escurra bien, coloque sobre papel toalla hasta que se enfríen un poco. Páselos a un recipiente y mezcle con bocadillo y queso.
En un recipiente mezcle huevos, leche, mantequilla, azúcar, sal y vanilla, canela si la va a usar. Vierta esta mezcla sobre los plátanos y revuelta con un tenedor o cuchara de palo. Pase a un molde engrasado y enharinado. Rocíe con el queso rallado extra por encima.
Hornee de 30 a 40 minutos o hasta que haya dorado.