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Fried Ice Cream Dessert

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  • Author: Molly Yeh
  • Prep Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Fried
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious contrast of hot and cold, this Fried Ice Cream Dessert features crispy, golden-fried coating over a scoop of creamy ice cream, topped with cinnamon and honey.


Ingredients

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  • 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
  • 2 cups cornflakes, crushed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Honey, for drizzling
  • Whipped cream and cherries, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Scoop the ice cream into balls and freeze for at least 1 hour until very firm.
  2. In a bowl, mix crushed cornflakes, cinnamon, and sugar.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs with milk.
  4. Roll each frozen ice cream ball in the cornflake mixture, then dip in the egg mixture, and roll again in cornflakes for a thick coating.
  5. Freeze coated ice cream balls for at least 2 hours or until very firm.
  6. Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep saucepan to 375°F (190°C).
  7. Fry the ice cream balls one at a time for 10–15 seconds until golden brown.
  8. Remove with a slotted spoon and serve immediately drizzled with honey and topped with whipped cream and a cherry if desired.

Notes

  • Work quickly to prevent ice cream from melting during coating.
  • Use a deep freezer to ensure firmness before frying.
  • Experiment with different coatings like crushed cookies or coconut flakes.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fried ice cream ball
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg