Description
This tropical-inspired dessert features rum-soaked pineapple rings coated in a crispy coconut crust and deep-fried to golden perfection. Infused with rich caramelized flavors, this indulgent treat pairs perfectly with a rum glaze or vanilla ice cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe pineapple, sliced into rings
- ½ cup dark or light rum
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (optional for extra crunch)
- 1 cup vegetable or coconut oil (for frying)
- ¼ cup powdered sugar (for garnish)
- Optional: caramel sauce, rum glaze, or vanilla ice cream for serving
Instructions
- Soak the Pineapple: Place pineapple rings in a bowl and pour the rum over them. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes or overnight for a deeper flavor.
- Prepare Coating Stations: In three separate bowls, place flour in one, beaten eggs in another, and a mixture of shredded coconut, panko breadcrumbs, cornstarch, and cinnamon in the third.
- Coat the Pineapple Rings: Dredge each rum-soaked pineapple ring in flour, then dip into the egg wash, and finally coat with the coconut mixture.
- Heat Oil for Frying: Heat oil in a pan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry Until Golden Brown: Carefully place coated pineapple rings into the hot oil and fry for about 2-3 minutes per side, or until crispy and golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve & Enjoy: Dust with powdered sugar and serve with vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, or a rum-infused cream cheese dip.
Notes
- For a non-alcoholic version: Substitute the rum with pineapple juice or coconut water.
- Alternative cooking method: For a healthier option, grill the rum-soaked pineapple instead of frying.
- Extra crunch: Add finely chopped nuts or crushed graham crackers to the coating.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Caribbean, Hawaiian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pineapple ring
- Calories: ~220 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg