Rum Soaked Fried Pineapple (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 8 pineapple rings
02 - 1 cup dark rum
03 - 1 cup coconut rum
04 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
05 - 1 (10-oz.) bag sweetened coconut flakes
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1/2 cup coconut milk
08 - Vegetable oil, for frying

→ Rum Cream Cheese Sauce

09 - 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
10 - 1/2 cup powdered sugar
11 - Reserved rum from soaking, to taste

# Instructions:

01 - Place pineapple rings in a medium bowl. Cover with both rums and let soak for at least 1 hour. Drain and reserve the rum. Pat the pineapple dry.
02 - Place flour in one shallow bowl and coconut flakes in another. In a third bowl, whisk together eggs and coconut milk.
03 - Working one at a time, dip each pineapple ring into the flour, followed by the egg mixture, then in coconut flakes, pressing to adhere.
04 - Heat the oil in a deep pot to about 350°F (175°C). Fry the pineapple rings in batches until golden, about 1 minute per side. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
05 - In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the reserved rum, adding more to achieve desired consistency.

# Notes:

01 - Gluten-free flour can be substituted for all-purpose flour
02 - Almond milk can replace coconut milk, though it will alter the flavor
03 - Contains alcohol that does not fully cook off during preparation
04 - Can be served immediately while still warm