Rum-Soaked Fried Pineapple | Tropical Dessert
Rum-Soaked Fried Pineapple is a tropical dessert that transports your taste buds straight to paradise. This indulgent treat features luscious pineapple rings soaked in dark and coconut rums, then coated in sweet coconut flakes and fried until golden brown. Served warm with a creamy dipping sauce, it’s perfect for summer gatherings or as a delightful snack at any time of the year. The vibrant flavors and textures will leave everyone craving more!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- 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
- 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 rings in dark and coconut rums for at least one hour.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, another with coconut flakes, and the last with whisked eggs and coconut milk.
- Coat each pineapple ring in flour, dip in egg mixture, and cover in coconut flakes.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry the coated rings until golden brown, about 1 minute per side.
- For the dipping sauce, blend softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and reserved rum to desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fried pineapple ring (60g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg