Torta de Maduro (Ripe Plantain and Cheese Cake)
Ingredients
- 5 ripe plantains peeled and mashed
- 2 cups grated mozzarella cheese
- 3 beaten eggs
- ¼ cup of milk
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar or grated panela
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix well.
- Pour mixture into a greased baking pan and bake for 50 minutes.
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There are so many traditional Colombian dishes using plantains that I could write a cookbook containing only plantain recipes!
Fried ripe plantains (tajadas de maduro) are the most popular way to cook ripe plantains in Latin America, but if you like ripe plantains and want a dish that would show them off in a different way, this Torta de Plátano Maduro is perfect. For this recipe the plantains should be very ripe, which usually means the skin should be almost black.
This Torta de Maduro is a savory baked Ripe Plantain and Cheese Cake or casserole dish from El Valle department of Colombia. It can be served as a side dish, appetizer, or snack, but I also love to make it for breakfast or brunch.
Buen provecho!
Elizabeth
I thought it was a little bland, I did add walnuts but next time I will definitely add coconut to sweeten up some, very moist though
Ysabella Martinez
Is there a substitute for mozzarella if yippy don't have any?
Erica Dinho
You can use cheddar.
Annie
Is mozzarella the traditional cheese for this dish? I've got access to Queso Blanco or Fresco, Cotija, etc... I'd love to use what's most authentic.
Gina
This looked like a delightful use of plantains, but when I made it, it was very bland to me. I guess the word "cheesecake" misled me to think it was a sweet and creamy dish. Ended up adding it to some corned beef and cabbage and everyone loved it!
Don
How can you tell if its done baking?
Meghan
Colombia is a beautiful country . The Caribbean coast, specially Cartagena has delicious seafood.
Mr. X
Also how do I prevent the sides of the cake from caramelizing? Or does it do that anyway? I used a glass baking pan that I put cooking spray into.
Ana Binni
I changed the vanilla extract and the cinnamon for almond extract and nutmeg. It was delicious!!!!
Mr. X
I made this without the salt by accident, and it still turned out delicious.
Randy Huntley
What can I use as a substitute for baking powder?
Evan
This turned out great! A perfect savory plate for the breakfast table, along with a hint of sweetness 🙂 can't wait to have the leftovers later!
Javier
Thanks for the ingenious recipe. What's the temperature for the oven?
Anonymous
Traducción en español
Alyse
Dear Erica,
Would a combination of apples and bananas, or just apples, work in place of the plantains?
Erica Dinho
It will be a different cake. You can try it, but the texture and flavor is going to be different.
Lillian Pereyda
I just took mines from out side the oven to cool off. Can't wait to taste it.
Jill
Can I use sharp cheddar in place of mozzarella ?
Erica Dinho
Yes.
Coco in the Kitchen
Erica, can I use cream cheese instead of mozzarella?
Erica Dinho
I prefer to use mozzarella or other melting cheese. Cream cheese is very soft and the texture is going to be different.But, you can try it!I would love to know the result.
Coco in the Kitchen
Ok, thanks, Erica. I'll do some testing and let you know! 🙂