Description
This tropical-inspired dessert takes pineapple rings and soaks them in a delightful rum blend, then fries them to golden perfection and coats them with a crispy coconut crust. Paired with a creamy cream cheese and powdered sugar dip, this dessert offers the perfect balance of sweetness and indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 pineapple rings
- 1 cup dark rum
- 1 cup coconut rum
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 (10-oz.) bag sweetened coconut flakes
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup coconut milk
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Soak the Pineapple: In a bowl, combine the dark rum and coconut rum. Soak the pineapple rings in the rum mixture for about 30 minutes to an hour, allowing them to absorb the flavors.
- Prepare the Coating: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour and coconut flakes. In another bowl, beat the eggs and coconut milk together until smooth.
- Dip and Coat: After the pineapple rings have soaked, dip each one into the egg mixture, followed by the flour and coconut mixture, pressing gently to coat the pineapple evenly.
- Fry the Pineapple: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium heat. Fry the coated pineapple rings for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden and crispy. Remove from the oil and place on a paper towel to drain any excess oil.
- Make the Dip: In a small bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Arrange the fried pineapple rings on a plate and serve with the cream cheese dip on the side.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version, substitute the rum with pineapple juice or a flavored syrup of your choice.
- You can add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the flour mixture for a warm, spiced flavor.
- Serve the fried pineapple with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Caribbean