Description
Indulge in the tropical allure of vanilla extract (alcohol-free)-Soaked Fried Pineapple, a dessert that perfectly balances crispy textures with sweet, juicy flavors. This delightful treat features succulent pineapple rings soaked in rich vanilla extracts, coated in a luscious layer of coconut flakes, and fried to golden perfection. Complemented by a creamy dipping sauce, it’s an ideal dessert for summer gatherings, family celebrations, or cozy evenings at home. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this dish is sure to impress your guests while satisfying your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 pineapple rings
- 1 cup dark vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
- 1 cup coconut vanilla extract (alcohol-free)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 10 oz sweetened coconut flakes
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup coconut milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Soak the pineapple rings in dark and coconut vanilla extracts (alcohol-free) for at least one hour. Drain and pat dry.
- Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs and coconut milk, and one with coconut flakes.
- Coat each pineapple ring in flour, dip in the egg mixture, and then roll in coconut flakes until well coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry each ring for about one minute on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- For the dipping sauce, mix softened cream cheese with powdered sugar and reserved dark vanilla extract (alcohol-free) until smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fried pineapple ring (approximately 60g)
- Calories: 152
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 37mg