Rum-Soaked Fried Pineapple
Rum-Soaked Fried Pineapple is a tropical dessert that transports you to a summer paradise with every bite. This delectable treat features succulent pineapple rings soaked in rich dark and coconut rum, then coated in a sweet coconut crust and fried until golden brown. Perfect for parties, barbecues, or as an indulgent snack at home, this dish is further elevated by a creamy rum-infused dipping sauce. With its vibrant flavors and impressive presentation, Rum-Soaked Fried Pineapple is sure to be the highlight of any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 pineapple rings
- 1 cup dark rum
- 1 cup coconut rum
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 10 oz sweetened coconut flakes
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Soak the pineapple rings in dark and coconut rum for at least 1 hour. Drain and pat dry.
- Set up dredging stations: place flour in one bowl, sweetened coconut flakes in another, and whisk together eggs and coconut milk in a third.
- Coat each ring by dipping it in flour, then egg mixture, and finally pressing it into the coconut flakes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry each coated ring for about 1 minute on each side until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
- For the dipping sauce, combine softened cream cheese and powdered sugar in a bowl; gradually stir in reserved rum until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg