Description
This tropical dessert pairs juicy pineapple with a splash of rum, a crunchy coconut coating, and a smooth, sweet dipping sauce. It is a fun, indulgent treat for warm-weather parties, holiday gatherings, or any night that needs a little extra flair.
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
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Place the pineapple rings in a bowl and cover them with the dark rum and coconut rum. Let them soak for at least 1 hour, then drain well and pat them dry.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with coconut flakes, and one with the eggs whisked together with the coconut milk.
- Coat each pineapple ring in flour first, then dip it into the egg mixture, and finish by pressing it into the coconut flakes until fully covered.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F. Fry the pineapple rings in small batches for about 1 minute per side, or until they turn crisp and golden. Transfer them to paper towels to drain.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese with the powdered sugar, then stir in a little of the reserved rum until the sauce is smooth and creamy. Serve with the fried pineapple.
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