Best 4 Grilled Plantains With Cinnamon Ice Cream Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of grilled plantains, a Caribbean and Latin American delicacy, paired with the cool and creamy delight of homemade cinnamon ice cream. This culinary symphony offers a perfect balance of sweet and savory, with a hint of smokiness from the grill. Discover the art of caramelizing plantains to achieve a crispy exterior and tender, flavorful interior. Complement the grilled plantains with a rich and aromatic cinnamon ice cream, made from scratch with fresh ingredients. Elevate your dessert game with this irresistible combination of grilled plantains and cinnamon ice cream, guaranteed to leave a lasting impression on your taste buds.

**Additional Information:**

* Cooking Time: 35 minutes
* Difficulty Level: Easy
* Serves: 4-6 people

**Recipes Included:**

1. **Grilled Plantains:** A step-by-step guide to caramelizing plantains on a grill or grill pan, resulting in a delectable combination of crispy and tender textures.

2. **Cinnamon Ice Cream:** A homemade ice cream recipe featuring the warm and inviting flavors of cinnamon, made with fresh cream, milk, sugar, eggs, and ground cinnamon.

3. **Assembly:** Instructions on how to assemble the grilled plantains and cinnamon ice cream for an unforgettable dessert presentation.

Let's cook with our recipes!

GRILLED RIPE PLANTAINS (PLáTANOS MADUROS A LA PARRILLA)



Grilled Ripe Plantains (Plátanos Maduros a la Parrilla) image

Provided by Lourdes Castro

Categories     Side     Kid-Friendly     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Tropical Fruit     Summer     Grill     Grill/Barbecue     Plantain     Party     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar or sherry vinegar
4 very ripe (black) plantains

Steps:

  • Prepare the butter glaze
  • Place the butter and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat and cook until the butter is melted and the sugar is dissolved in it. Add the vinegar and stir well. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Prepare, grill, and serve the plantains
  • Heat your grill to high (550°F) and close the lid. Wait at least 15 minutes before lowering the heat to medium-high (450°F) and continuing. Oil the grill grates with a vegetable oil-soaked paper towel held with a long pair of tongs.
  • Slice the unpeeled plantains in half lengthwise and place them cut side down on the grill. Close the lid and cook for 15 minutes. Turn the plantains over and baste the cut sides of the plantains with the butter glaze. Close the lid and continue cooking for another 15 minutes. Brush a bit more glaze on the plantains before removing them from the grill.
  • Serve the plantains in their skins while hot from the grill.

GRILLED PLANTAINS



Grilled Plantains image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     easy, quick, side dish

Time 12m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 very ripe plantains, soft but not mushy (with blackened skins)
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Salt to taste, optional

Steps:

  • Gently roll the plantains back and forth across the table to soften before grilling. Peel and slice the plantains into long, bias-cut slices 1/4-inch thick. Season on one side with pepper, cinnamon and with salt, if desired.
  • Grill plantains before grilling the swordfish or, if there is enough room, grill plantains and fish simultaneously, cooking plantains a couple of minutes at the most on each side. Plantains do not have to be hot.
  • Arrange on the plate with swordfish and salsa.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 111, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 4 milligrams, Sugar 13 grams

PLANTAIN FOSTER RECIPE BY TASTY



Plantain Foster Recipe by Tasty image

A spin on classic banana foster inspired by Latin American cuisine.

Provided by Nichi Hoskins

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons butter
½ cup dark brown sugar
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 pinch nutmeg
2 plantains, very ripe, sliced on bias in ½-inch (1.2 cm) slices
¼ cup dark rum
½ teaspoon vanilla
vanilla ice cream, to serve
dry roasted peanut, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Add butter and brown sugar to a high sided skillet over medium heat. Stir constantly until the mixture turns into golden brown syrup and the sugar is completely dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  • Add cinnamon, nutmeg and plantains; cook until plantains are lightly browned and soft, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add rum and use a long kitchen lighter to ignite the liqueur. Keep cooking until alcohol burns off and no flame remains, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Once the flame burns out, keep cooking, spooning sauce over plantains until syrupy and reduced, aout 2 minutes.
  • Serve over ice cream with crushed peanuts.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 731 calories, Carbohydrate 120 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 73 grams

GRILLED PLANTAIN WITH SPICY BROWN SUGAR GLAZE



Grilled Plantain with Spicy Brown Sugar Glaze image

Provided by Bobby Flay

Categories     dessert

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 very ripe plantains, peeled and sliced on the bias 1/2-inch thick
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
Salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat grill. Brush the plantains with the oil and grill until caramelized, about 2 minutes on each side. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, orange juice, honey and cilantro and brush on plantains. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Tips:

  • Choose ripe plantains for grilling, as they will be sweeter and have a softer texture.
  • Use a grill pan or griddle over medium heat to cook the plantains. This will help to prevent them from sticking and burning.
  • Cook the plantains for 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are tender and have grill marks.
  • To make the cinnamon ice cream, simply combine all of the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Then, pour the mixture into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer's instructions.
  • Serve the grilled plantains with a scoop of cinnamon ice cream and enjoy!

Conclusion:

Grilled plantains are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a snack, side dish, or dessert. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little creativity, you can create a variety of different dishes using grilled plantains. So next time you're looking for something new to try, give grilled plantains a try!

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