Description
Mexican Fried Ice Cream is the perfect dessert for a fun and unique treat! It combines crispy, golden brown cornflake coating with creamy, cold ice cream for a delightful contrast in textures. Topped with cinnamon, sugar, and a drizzle of honey, this dessert is a must-try for anyone craving something sweet and indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream (or your favorite flavor)
- 2 cups cornflakes, crushed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 tablespoons honey (for drizzling)
- Whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
- Maraschino cherries (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Scoop the ice cream into 4 even balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Freeze the ice cream balls for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- In a shallow bowl, combine the crushed cornflakes, cinnamon, and sugar.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Roll each ice cream ball in the cornflake mixture, pressing gently to coat evenly.
- Once the oil is hot (about 350°F or 175°C), fry each ice cream ball for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until golden brown and crispy. Be sure to turn the balls to fry all sides evenly.
- Remove the fried ice cream balls from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Drizzle with honey, top with whipped cream and maraschino cherries if desired, and serve immediately!
Notes
- You can use other flavors of ice cream, such as chocolate or cinnamon, to customize the recipe.
- Serve with a sprinkle of extra cinnamon and sugar for an even more flavorful coating.
- Be sure to keep the ice cream balls frozen until just before frying to ensure they hold their shape during frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus freezing time)
- Cook Time: 1 minute per serving
- Category: Dessert, Fried Dessert, Ice Cream
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
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