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
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8 pineapple rings
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1 cup dark rum
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1 cup coconut rum
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 (10-oz.) bag sweetened shredded coconut
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2 large eggs
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½ cup coconut milk
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Vegetable oil, for frying
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
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Soak pineapple rings in dark and coconut rum for 1 hour. Drain, pat dry, and reserve rum.
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Prepare three bowls: flour, shredded coconut, and egg-coconut milk mixture.
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Coat each ring in flour, dip in egg mix, then coat with coconut.
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Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pot. Fry rings 1 minute per side until golden.
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Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar. Add 2 tbsp reserved rum and blend until smooth.
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Serve warm rings with rum cream cheese dip.
Notes
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Adjust rum in dip to taste or consistency preference.
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Press shredded coconut firmly onto rings to help it stick before frying.
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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