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
- Scoop the ice cream into balls and freeze for at least 1 hour until very firm.
- In a bowl, mix crushed cornflakes, cinnamon, and sugar.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs with milk.
- 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.
- Freeze coated ice cream balls for at least 2 hours or until very firm.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or deep saucepan to 375°F (190°C).
- Fry the ice cream balls one at a time for 10–15 seconds until golden brown.
- 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