Description
Rum-Soaked Fried Pineapple is a sensational tropical dessert that will transport you to sun-kissed shores with every bite. This delightful recipe features juicy pineapple rings soaked in dark and coconut rum, then coated with a crispy coconut crust and fried until golden brown. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy family dinners, this treat is enhanced by a creamy, rum-infused dipping sauce that adds an indulgent touch. Serve it warm for an unforgettable dessert experience that combines irresistible flavors with a tropical flair.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 pineapple rings
- 1 cup dark rum
- 1 cup coconut rum
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 10 oz sweetened coconut flakes
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup coconut milk
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Soak the pineapple rings in dark and coconut rums for at least one hour. Drain and pat dry.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with a mixture of whisked eggs and coconut milk, and the last with sweetened coconut flakes.
- Dip each pineapple ring first in the flour, then in the egg mixture, and finally into the coconut flakes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C) and fry the rings in batches for about 1 minute per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- For the dipping sauce, mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and stir in two tablespoons of reserved rum.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fried pineapple rings (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg