Ingredients
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- 8 fresh pineapple rings
- 1 cup dark vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
- 1 cup coconut vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 10 oz sweetened coconut flakes
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Soak pineapple rings in dark and coconut vanilla extracts for at least 1 hour. Drain and pat dry.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, another with whisked eggs and coconut milk, and the last with coconut flakes.
- Coat each pineapple ring in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then press into coconut flakes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to about 350°F (175°C). Fry rings until golden brown on both sides (about 1 minute each). Transfer to paper towels to drain.
- For the dipping sauce, mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in reserved vanilla extract for flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 fried pineapple rings (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg