Fried Pineapple Rings Recipe
Indulge in these crispy and sweet Fried Pineapple Rings with a coconut rum twist. Perfect for a tropical treat or dessert!
- Author: Jeannette
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Vegetarian
Pineapple Rings:
- 8 pineapple rings
- 1 cup dark rum
- 1 cup coconut rum
Coating:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 (10-oz.) bag sweetened coconut flakes
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
Other:
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- Soaking the Pineapple: Place pineapple rings in a medium bowl. Cover with dark and coconut rums. Let soak for at least 1 hour. Drain and reserve the rum. Pat the pineapple dry.
- Prepping the Coating: Place flour in one shallow bowl, coconut flakes in another, and whisk together eggs and coconut milk in a third bowl.
- Coating the Pineapple: Dip each pineapple ring into flour, then egg mixture, then coat in coconut flakes, pressing to adhere.
- Frying the Rings: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry pineapple rings in batches for about 1 minute per side until golden. Drain on paper towels.
- Preparing the Dip: In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in 2 tablespoons reserved rum, adding more to reach desired dipping sauce consistency.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pineapple ring
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Fried Pineapple Rings, Pineapple Dessert, Coconut Rum Recipe