Cuban Desserts
Indulge in the rich and flavorful world of Cuban desserts with this delicious recipe!
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 6 ripe plantains, peeled and sliced
Instructions
- In a saucepan, combine the sugar, water, vanilla extract, and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the plantains to the saucepan and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the plantains are tender and the liquid has thickened.
- Remove the cinnamon stick and let the mixture cool slightly before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 30 minutes
- Total time:
- 50 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 35g
- Fat
- 10g
- Protein
- 5g
Supplies
Saucepan Serving dish
Tools
Knife Cutting board Measuring cup
Serving suggestions
Serve the Cuban dessert warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat!
Tips & tricks
For a twist, sprinkle some shredded coconut on top before serving.
Cost
$8