Maduro en Gloria
Maduro en Gloria (mah-DOO-roh ehn GLOH-ree-ah)
Plantain in Glory
Ripe plantains baked with cinnamon, sugar, butter, and fresh white cheese, creating a sweet and savory dessert that is uniquely Nicaraguan.
Nutrition & Info
Allergen Warnings
Equipment Needed
Presentation Guide
Instructions
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Peel ripe plantains and slice lengthwise into halves.
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Layer plantain halves in a buttered baking dish. Dot with butter and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
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Place slices of fresh white cheese between and on top of the plantain halves.
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Bake at 180C for 20 minutes until plantains are caramelized and cheese is melted and bubbling.
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Drizzle with sour cream and serve warm. The contrast of sweet plantain and salty cheese is the magic of this dish.
Did You Know?
The name maduro en gloria translates to ripe plantain in glory, describing the heavenly combination of caramelized plantain with melted cheese.
Chef's Notes
Equipment Tips
- baking dish
- oven
- knife
Garnishing
cinnamon, sour cream
Accompaniments
coffee, vanilla ice cream
The Story Behind Maduro en Gloria
Maduro en gloria is a dessert that captures the Nicaraguan genius for combining sweet and savory flavors. Ripe plantains are baked until caramelized with brown sugar and cinnamon, then layered with fresh white cheese that melts into creamy pockets of saltiness. The name, meaning plantain in glory, speaks to the almost spiritual reverence Nicaraguans have for this simple yet transcendent combination. This dessert appears at family dinners and celebrations, representing the deeply rooted Central American tradition of pairing fruit with cheese.
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