Description
Crispy coconut-crusted pineapple rings, soaked in rum and fried until golden, served with a creamy rum-infused dipping sauce. A spectacular tropical dessert!
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 pineapple rings in combined rums for 1 hour. Drain, reserve rum, and pat rings dry.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs and coconut milk, one with coconut flakes.
- Coat each ring in flour, then egg wash, then press into coconut flakes.
- Heat oil to 350°F. Fry rings for 1 min per side until golden. Drain on paper towels.
- Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar. Stir in 2+ tbsp reserved rum for dipping sauce.
Notes
For best results, fry in small batches and maintain oil temperature. Serve immediately.
Keywords: rum fried pineapple, coconut fried pineapple, tropical dessert, easy party dessert, rum dessert recipe
