Rum-Soaked Fried Pineapple
Indulge in the tropical delight of Rum-Soaked Fried Pineapple, a luscious dessert that marries the juicy sweetness of pineapple with the rich depth of rum. Each ring is coated in crispy coconut and served with a creamy dipping sauce, making it an unforgettable addition to any summer gathering or special occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 pineapple rings
- 1 cup dark rum
- 1 cup coconut rum
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 (10 oz.) bag 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 pineapple rings in dark and coconut rums for at least 1 hour; drain and pat dry.
- Prepare coatings: place flour in one bowl, coconut flakes in another, and whisk eggs with coconut milk in a third bowl.
- Coat each pineapple ring first in flour, then egg mixture, and finally in coconut flakes.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry coated rings 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 reserved rum until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fried pineapple ring (50g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg