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Fried Pineapple Rings with Coconut Crust and Creamy Coconut Dipping Sauce

Dessert

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Transform your dessert game with these Fried Pineapple Rings with Coconut Crust and a Creamy Coconut Dipping Sauce. Each ring offers a golden, crispy exterior with a sweet, juicy pineapple interior, making them a perfect tropical treat. The coconut crust adds a delightful crunch, while the creamy dipping sauce enhances the flavor with its rich, coconutty notes.

Ingredients:

  • Pineapple Rings: 8 fresh or canned pineapple rings
  • Pineapple Juice: 1 cup, for soaking
  • All-Purpose Flour: 1 1/2 cups
  • Sweetened Coconut Flakes: 1 (10-oz.) bag
  • Eggs: 2 large
  • Coconut Milk: 1/2 cup, plus extra for adjusting sauce consistency
  • Vegetable Oil: For frying
  • Cream Cheese: 4 oz., softened
  • Powdered Sugar: 1/2 cup
  • Vanilla Extract: 1 tsp

Directions:

  1. Soak the Pineapple: Begin by soaking the pineapple rings in pineapple juice. Place the rings in a medium bowl and cover them with the juice. Allow them to soak for at least 1 hour. After soaking, drain the rings and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
  2. Prepare the Coating: Set up a coating station with three shallow bowls:
    • Bowl 1: All-purpose flour.
    • Bowl 2: Sweetened coconut flakes.
    • Bowl 3: Whisk together the eggs and coconut milk until well combined.
  3. Coat the Pineapple: Coat each pineapple ring sequentially:
    • Start by dredging in flour, ensuring an even coating.
    • Dip into the egg and coconut milk mixture.
    • Press into the coconut flakes, ensuring the flakes adhere to form a crust.
  4. Fry the Pineapple: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Carefully place the coated pineapple rings into the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  5. Make the Dipping Sauce: In a bowl, blend softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract. Gradually add coconut milk, stirring continuously until you reach your desired dipping sauce consistency.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes | Kcal: 250 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings

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