Description
A crispy, golden coconut-crusted pineapple dessert that delivers the perfect tropical balance of sweet, juicy, and nutty flavors—ready in under 20 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large ripe pineapple (3–4 lbs)
- 2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (for cooking)
- Fresh mint leaves (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Slice and core the pineapple rings, then pat dry.
- Mix coconut milk, honey, vanilla, and salt in a bowl.
- Dip each pineapple ring into the mixture and coat with shredded coconut.
- Pan-fry in coconut oil over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer to paper towels to drain and serve warm with mint and lime if desired.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm pineapple for ideal texture.
- Toast a portion of the coconut for extra crunch.
- Reheat in oven to maintain crispiness; avoid microwaving.
- Prep Time: 10minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rings
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: grilled pineapple, coconut dessert, tropical fruit dessert, pineapple snack, healthy pineapple recipe, vegan pineapple dessert