Rum-Soaked Fried Pineapple
Rum-Soaked Fried Pineapple is a tantalizing tropical dessert that transports your taste buds straight to the Caribbean. Featuring juicy pineapple rings soaked in rich dark and coconut rum, this delightful dish is coated in sweet coconut flakes and fried to golden perfection. Each bite delivers a satisfying crunch and an explosion of flavor, making it a perfect addition to summer parties, festive gatherings, or as an indulgent treat any day. Paired with a creamy rum-infused dipping sauce, this dessert is bound to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 (1 ring per serving) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 pineapple rings
- 1 cup dark rum
- 1 cup coconut rum
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 (10-oz) bag sweetened coconut flakes
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Soak the pineapple rings in dark and coconut rum for at least one hour. Drain and pat dry.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs and coconut milk, and the last with coconut flakes.
- Coat each pineapple ring first in flour, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally press into the coconut flakes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the coated pineapple rings for about one minute per side until golden brown.
- For the dipping sauce, mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and reserved rum until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg