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Fried Pineapple Rings – Tropical Snack Recipe

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Rum-Soaked Fried Pineapple with Coconut Crust is a tropical dessert featuring pineapple rings soaked in rum, coated with sweet coconut, and fried to golden perfection. Served with a creamy rum-infused dipping sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 8pineapple rings
  • 1 cupdark rum
  • 1 cupcoconut rum
  • 1 1/2 cupsall-purpose flour
  • 1(10-oz.) bag sweetened coconut flakes
  • 2large eggs
  • 1/2 cupcoconut milk
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cuppowdered sugar

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Place flour in one shallow bowl, coconut flakes in another, and whisk together eggs and coconut milk in a third bowl.
  3. Dip each pineapple ring into flour, then egg mixture, then coat in coconut flakes, pressing to adhere.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Notes

Ensure oil is at proper temperature (350°F) to avoid soggy results.
Use gluten-free flour if needed for dietary restrictions.
Almond milk can replace coconut milk, but it will slightly alter the flavor.

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