Fried Ice Cream Dessert
A delicious and fun dessert made with scoops of ice cream coated in a crispy, cinnamon-sugar cereal crust and quickly fried for a warm, crunchy outside and a cold, creamy inside.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 3 hours 25 minutes (includes freezing time)
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 quart vanilla ice cream
- 3 cups cornflakes cereal, crushed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Whipped cream, for topping (optional)
- Honey or chocolate syrup, for drizzling (optional)
- Cherries, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Scoop ice cream into 6-8 balls and place on a baking sheet. Freeze for at least 1 hour, until firm.
- In a bowl, mix crushed cornflakes, cinnamon, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat eggs with milk.
- Roll each frozen ice cream ball in the cornflake mixture, then dip in egg mixture, and roll again in the cornflakes to coat completely.
- Return coated balls to the freezer for at least 2 more hours, or until very firm.
- Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy saucepan to 375°F (190°C).
- Fry one or two ice cream balls at a time for 10-15 seconds until golden brown. Remove quickly and drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately with whipped cream, syrup, and cherries if desired.
Notes
- Ensure ice cream is frozen solid before frying to prevent melting.
- Use a slotted spoon to carefully lower and lift the ice cream balls into the oil.
- Experiment with different cereals or spices for coating variations.
- You can prepare and freeze the coated balls ahead of time for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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