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Golden-brown coconut-crusted pineapple rings served on a blue plate with a small bowl of creamy dipping sauce.

Crispy Fried Piña Colada Rings


  • Author: Chef Clara
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (includes soak time)
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Crispy fried pineapple rings soaked in rum and coated with coconut, paired with a creamy rum dip—tropical dessert perfection in every bite.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 pineapple rings

  • 1 cup dark rum

  • 1 cup coconut rum

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 (10-oz.) bag sweetened shredded coconut

  • 2 large eggs

  • ½ cup coconut milk

  • Vegetable oil, for frying

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup powdered sugar


Instructions

  • Soak pineapple rings in dark and coconut rum for 1 hour. Drain, pat dry, and reserve rum.

  • Prepare three bowls: flour, shredded coconut, and egg-coconut milk mixture.

  • Coat each ring in flour, dip in egg mix, then coat with coconut.

  • Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pot. Fry rings 1 minute per side until golden.

  • Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar. Add 2 tbsp reserved rum and blend until smooth.

 

  • Serve warm rings with rum cream cheese dip.

Notes

  • Adjust rum in dip to taste or consistency preference.

  • Press shredded coconut firmly onto rings to help it stick before frying.

 

  • These are best served fresh and warm for optimal crispiness.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Deep-Fried
  • Cuisine: Tropical Fusion