Description
Rum-Soaked Fried Pineapple is a tropical dessert that combines the sweetness of ripe pineapple with a rich rum flavor, all wrapped in a crispy coconut crust. This delightful treat is perfect for summer gatherings or cozy nights in, and it’s guaranteed to impress your guests. The addition of a creamy rum-infused dipping sauce elevates this dessert to another level of indulgence. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to be served warm or cold, Rum-Soaked Fried Pineapple is an experience you won’t want to miss!
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 pineapple rings in dark and coconut rums for at least 1 hour. Drain and pat dry.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with coconut flakes, and one whisked mixture of eggs and coconut milk.
- Dip each pineapple ring in flour, then egg mixture, and finally coat with coconut flakes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C) and fry the rings for about 1 minute on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- For the dipping sauce, mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and reserved rum until smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg