Sweet Plantain Tarts with Guava Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

Crisp pastry tarts filled with spiced mashed plantains, topped with a tangy guava glaze for a sweet and savory twist. This Puerto Rican-inspired recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, layers pastry dough, plantains, brown sugar into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 6, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 sheet, thawed pastry dough
• 3 medium, mashed plantains
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 1/2 cup guava paste
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 egg, beaten egg wash

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out 1 thawed pastry dough sheet and cut into 6 equal squares.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, mash 3 medium plantains with 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 1 tbsp coconut oil until smooth.
3. Step 3: Spoon the plantain mixture into the pastry squares, then fold the dough over to form a half-moon shape.
4. Step 4: Brush the tops with egg wash and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden and crisp.
5. Step 5: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup guava paste, 1 tbsp lime juice, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup water. Cook over medium heat until the glaze thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
6. Step 6: Let the tarts cool completely, then drizzle with the warm glaze before serving.