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Fried Pineapple Rings

Tropical Fried Pineapple Rings with Rum Coconut Crunch

Delicious Fried Pineapple Rings that combine crispy coconut coating and a creamy rum-infused dipping sauce—perfect for dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Soaking Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 23 minutes
Servings: 4 rings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pineapple
  • 1 medium Fresh Pineapple Cut into rings
For the Coating
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can swap with gluten-free flour
  • 2 Large Eggs Can use a flax egg as a vegan alternative
  • 1 cup Sweetened Coconut Flakes Unsweetened flakes recommended for less sweetness
For the Frying
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil Canola or sunflower oil recommended
For the Dipping Sauce
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Can use vegan cream cheese
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Agave syrup can be a healthier alternative
  • 2 tbsp Dark Rum Can use coconut rum
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Milk Or regular/almond milk in a pinch

Equipment

  • Large bowl
  • Shallow Bowls
  • deep pot
  • slotted spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Rum-Soaked Fried Pineapple
  1. Soak the pineapple rings in a mixture of dark rum and coconut rum for at least 1 hour, then drain and pat dry.
  2. Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs and coconut milk, and one with coconut flakes.
  3. Coat each pineapple ring in flour, dip it in the egg mixture, and roll it in coconut flakes.
  4. Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry the rings for about 1 minute per side until golden brown.
  5. For the dipping sauce, blend cream cheese and powdered sugar, then stir in reserved rum until desired consistency.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ringCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Maintain oil temperature to ensure a perfect crunch and adjust the sweetness of the dipping sauce to taste.

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