Description
A tropical dessert featuring fried pineapple rings soaked in dark and coconut rums, coated with a crunchy coconut flake crust.
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: Place the pineapple rings in a medium bowl. Cover them with dark and coconut rums for at least 1 hour. Drain and pat dry.
- Prepare the breading stations: Set up shallow bowls with flour, an egg mixture, and sweetened coconut flakes.
- Coat the pineapple: Dip each ring in flour, then the egg mixture, and finally in coconut flakes, pressing gently.
- Fry the pineapple: Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry the rings for about 1 minute per side until golden. Drain on paper towels.
- Make the dipping sauce: Mix softened cream cheese and powdered sugar, adding reserved rum to adjust the consistency.
Notes
For a lighter version, try using an air fryer. Ensure to soak the pineapple for optimal flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 rings with sauce
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 100mg