Rum-Soaked Fried Pineapple
Delicious fried pineapple rings infused with dark and coconut rum, coated in crispy coconut flakes, served with a creamy dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
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: Place the pineapple rings in a bowl and pour over the dark and coconut rums. Let them soak for at least one hour.
- Prepare the breading station: Set up three shallow bowls with flour, egg mixture, and coconut flakes.
- Bread the pineapple: Dip each ring in flour, then egg mixture, and roll in coconut flakes.
- Heat the oil: In a deep pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the rings: Carefully lower the breaded pineapple into the hot oil, frying for about 1 minute until golden brown.
- Make the dipping sauce: Blend softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, adding a splash of reserved rum if desired.
Notes
Soak pineapple rings the night before for enhanced flavor. Consider air frying for a healthier option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: fried pineapple, tropical dessert, coconut rum, summer treat
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