Rum-Soaked Fried Pineapple
Indulge in the delicious flavors of Rum-Soaked Fried Pineapple, a tropical dessert that brings the essence of paradise to your table. This delightful treat features juicy pineapple rings soaked in a rich blend of dark and coconut rum, coated with sweet coconut flakes, and fried to golden perfection. Topped with a creamy rum-infused dipping sauce, this dessert is perfect for summer barbecues, festive gatherings, or cozy evenings at home. With its impressive presentation and unique flavor profile, Rum-Soaked Fried Pineapple is bound to be a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 people 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
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 (for dipping sauce)
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for dipping sauce)
Instructions
- Soak pineapple rings in dark and coconut rum for at least 1 hour. Drain and pat dry.
- Set up breading stations: place flour in one shallow bowl, coconut flakes in another, and whisk together eggs and coconut milk in a third.
- Bread each pineapple ring by coating it in flour, then egg mixture, followed by pressing into coconut flakes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C) and fry the coated pineapple rings until golden brown on both sides (about 1 minute per side).
- For the dipping sauce, mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and reserved rum until smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fried pineapple ring (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg