Coconut Rum Pineapple Rings (Printer-Friendly Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Pineapple

01 - 8 pineapple rings
02 - 1 cup each: dark rum, coconut rum

→ Coating

03 - 1½ cups all-purpose flour
04 - 1 (10-oz) bag sweetened coconut flakes
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - ½ cup coconut milk
07 - Vegetable oil for frying

→ Dipping Sauce

08 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
09 - ½ cup powdered sugar
10 - Reserved rum for mixing

# Let's Cook!:

01 - Soak pineapple rings in combined rums for 1 hour. Drain, reserve rum, pat dry.
02 - Set up three bowls: flour, beaten egg with coconut milk, and coconut flakes.
03 - Dip rings in flour, then egg mixture, then coconut flakes. Press to adhere.
04 - Heat oil to 350°F. Fry rings 1 minute per side until golden. Drain on paper towels.
05 - Mix cream cheese and powdered sugar. Add reserved rum to desired consistency.

# Recipe Notes:

01 - A decadent tropical dessert featuring rum-soaked pineapple rings in crispy coconut coating with rum cream cheese dip.