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Fried Ice Cream

Fried ice cream is the perfect blend of creamy and crunchy, a delightful dessert that kids and adults will love!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 1 hour 1 minute
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups vanilla ice cream Use your favorite brand.
  • 2 cups cornflakes Can also use frosted flakes, crushed.
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon For the coating.
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar To mix with the cornflakes.
  • 1 quart vegetable oil For frying.
Optional Toppings
  • to taste whipped cream For serving.
  • to taste chocolate syrup For serving.
  • to taste maraschino cherries For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Scoop and Freeze: Form balls of vanilla ice cream using an ice cream scoop and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for at least 2 hours until very firm.
  2. Prepare Coating: In a shallow dish, mix crushed cornflakes, ground cinnamon, and granulated sugar.
  3. Coat the Ice Cream: Roll each frozen ice cream ball in the cornflake mixture, pressing gently. Return to the baking sheet and freeze for an additional 30 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Heat the Oil: Heat vegetable oil to 375°F (190°C) in a deep fryer or large saucepan.
  2. Fry the Ice Cream: Carefully add the coated ice cream balls to the hot oil, frying only one or two at a time for 15-30 seconds until golden brown.
  3. Drain and Serve: Remove fried ice cream balls using a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve immediately with optional toppings.

Notes

Chill the ice cream balls thoroughly before coating. Heat the oil properly using a thermometer for best results. Experiment with different flavors of ice cream and toppings.