Description
Rum-Soaked Fried Pineapple is a tropical delight that will transport your taste buds to paradise! This decadent dessert features succulent pineapple rings soaked in rich dark and coconut rum, then coated in a sweet coconut crust and fried to a golden crisp. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy evenings, this dish pairs beautifully with a creamy rum-infused dipping sauce that adds an extra layer of flavor. Whether served as a fancy dessert or a fun party treat, this irresistible recipe is sure to impress everyone at the table. Enjoy this warm, sweet indulgence that captures the essence of the tropics!
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 (softened)
- 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 shallow bowls: one with flour, one with sweetened coconut flakes, and one whisked egg mixture combined with coconut milk.
- Dip each pineapple ring into flour, then egg mixture, and finally coat in coconut flakes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the pineapple rings for about one minute per side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- For the dipping sauce, mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and stir in reserved rum until desired consistency is reached.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fried pineapple ring (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 55mg