Pineapple Fries with Coconut Dip
This is such a fun take on a fruit plate. Fresh pineapple is cut into french fry style sticks and dipped in a tropical homemade coconut dip. The result is a kid friendly, but grown up pleasing fruit snack that is perfect for a warm summer day!
Cutting Pineapple into Fries
Cutting pineapple into fries is what makes this dish so fun. It makes them super easy to dip, and the best part is they don’t need to be perfect. I used a wavy wedge cutter to give them a little texture, but that’s totally optional. A knife will work just as well!
Cut the pineapples into French fry sticks, then we’ll work on our coconut dip.
Cut off the top and bottom
Place the pineapple on its side and slice off the crown (top) and base (bottom) to create flat surfaces.
- Stand the pineapple up
Place it upright on the cutting board.
- Slice off the skin
Cut downward along the sides to remove all the skin and “eyes.” Trim any remaining spots.
- Quarter the pineapple
Cut the peeled pineapple vertically into 4 equal sides.
- Cut into fry shapes
Slice each wedge lengthwise into sticks or “fries”—aim for ½-inch thick for best texture.
Coconut Dip Recipe 🥥
I could eat literal gallons of this stuff. I am an avid Island-style admirer. I was so lucky to spend copious amounts of time on Maui growing up, and I love anything that has a tropical flair. The fresh pineapple combined with the coconut dip is a tropical match made in heaven!
To make the coconut dip, I combined heavy whipping cream, sweetened cream of coconut, lime juice, and lime zest. I use a $7 coffee frother to give it some texture.
When I serve the coconut dip, I like to add some extra lime zest on top for presentation. I also use the head of the pineapple for a garnish and it makes it feel so fun and tropical!
More Summer Inspired Recipes
I have really been loving summer inspired food, and I’m fortunate enough to live in perma-summer here in Palm Springs. Match made in heaven!
- Blackberry Limeade
- Huli Huli Chicken
- Asian Marinated Cucumbers
- Chicken Gyoza Cups
- Green Juice
- Fresh Cherry Pie Bars
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Hope you love this one as much as I do! – Rachel
Pineapple Fries with Coconut Dip
Ingredients
- 1 whole pineapple
Coconut Dip
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tsp lime zest
- 3 tbsp Coco Real Cream of Coconut (AKA sweetened cream of coconut)
Instructions
Cutting the Pineapple
- Place the pineapple on its side and slice off the crown (top) and base (bottom) to create flat surfaces.
- Place it upright on the cutting board. Cut downward along the sides, following the curve, to remove all the skin and "eyes." Trim any remaining spots. Cut the peeled pineapple vertically into 4 equal wedges.
- Cut the hard core off each wedge (it's the fibrous center). Slice each wedge lengthwise into sticks or "fries"—aim for ½-inch thick for best texture. Place 'fries' on a serving platter.
Coconut Dip
- In a small bowl, combine heavy whipping cream, lime zest, lime juice, and sweetened coconut cream. Use a coffee frother, or an immersion blender to whip until a soft peak forms.
- Transfer coconut dip to serving dish and serve alongside pineapple fries. Garnish with lime wedges and lime zest on platter if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
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