fried ice cream
This no fry Fried Ice Cream is an easy delicious treat made with simple ingredients and absolutely no frying. With just a few easy steps you can too make this traditional Mexican dessert without all the mess that frying creates. For an over-the-top taste treat garnish the fried ice cream with fresh whipped cream, chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, and maraschino cherries.
prep time
10 Min
cook time
5 Min
method
Refrigerate/Freeze
yield
8 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream
- 5 cups corn flakes
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- whipped cream (optional)
- chocolate sauce (optional)
- caramel sauce (optional)
- maraschino cherries (optional)
How To Make fried ice cream
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Step 1Scoop the vanilla ice cream out on to a rimmed baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Leave space between the scoops. Place the baking sheet on a level spot in the freezer for 30 minutes.
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Step 2Crush the cornflakes by placing them in a large zipper bag and smashing them with a rolling pin.
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Step 3Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the cornflakes and cinnamon. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and stir in the sugar. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
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Step 4Roll the frozen ice cream balls in the corn flake mixture and place them back in the freezer for 30 minutes.
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Step 5Roll them again in the cornflake mixture and place them back in the freezer for 20-30 minutes.
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Step 6When ready to serve remove them from the freezer and let them sit for 1-2 minutes. If desired top with whipped cream, chocolate or caramel sauce, and a maraschino cherry.
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