Plantain Tarts

• 3 very ripe plantains, peeled and cut in half
• 1 tsp. sugar,
• to taste
• 3/4 tsp. freshly ground nutmeg
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• Red food coloring
• 3 cups flour
• 2 tbsp. flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 14 tbsp. butter
• 8 tbsp. lard
• 3 eggs, beaten
• Nonstick cooking spray

1. In a medium saucepan, over medium-high heat, boil plantains about 15 minutes, or until tender.
2. Drain.
3. Place in a large bowl and mash.
4. Stir in sugar, nutmeg, vanilla and a drop of red food coloring.
5. Set aside to cool.
6. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, sift flour and salt.
7. Rub butter and lard into flour, until mixture is the consistency of sand.
8. Add eggs and about 3 tb water to form a dough.
9. Do not overwork dough, as this results in a tough crust.
10. Preheat oven to 350F.
11. Spray vegetable oil on a baking sheet and set aside.
12. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough.
13. Cut out 24 3-inch circles.
14. Place circles on prepared baking sheet.
15. Spoon filling in center of each circle.
16. Brush a little water around edge of each circle.
17. Pull up sides of dough in thirds and bring up to center to form a pyramid.
18. Pinch together.
19. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden brown.

very ripe plantains, sugar, freshly ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, red food coloring, flour, flour, salt, butter, lard, eggs, nonstick cooking spray

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/6722 (may not work)