Fried Pineapple with Coconut Crust
This delightful recipe features crispy fried pineapple rings coated in a sweet coconut crust, served with a creamy coconut dipping sauce. Perfect for a tropical treat or dessert, these golden-brown rings are sure to impress with their unique flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 75 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 85 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 pineapple rings
- 1 cup pineapple juice (for soaking)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 (10-oz.) bag sweetened coconut flakes
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup coconut milk, plus extra for adjusting sauce consistency
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Soak the pineapple rings in pineapple juice for at least 1 hour, then drain and pat dry.
- Set up a coating station with flour, sweetened coconut flakes, and a mixture of eggs and coconut milk.
- Dredge each pineapple ring in flour, dip in the egg mixture, and coat with coconut flakes.
- Heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) and fry the pineapple rings until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Drain on paper towels.
- Mix softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then stir in vanilla extract and coconut milk to desired consistency.
Nutrition
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg