Description
Delight your taste buds with Mexican Fried Ice Cream, a unique dessert that combines the cold, creamy goodness of ice cream with a crispy, golden coating. Perfect for festive occasions or a special treat, this indulgent dish is easy to customize with your favorite toppings.
Ingredients
- Vanilla ice cream
- Crushed cornflakes
- Ground cinnamon
- Sugar
- Eggs
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Optional toppings: honey, chocolate syrup, whipped cream, maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Scoop vanilla ice cream into balls and freeze until solid (at least 2 hours).
- Mix crushed cornflakes, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
- Coat each ice cream ball in the mixture, press gently to adhere, dip in beaten eggs, and coat again for a thicker crust.
- Freeze coated balls for an additional 2 hours.
- Heat oil to 375°F (190°C) and fry each ball for 10–15 seconds until golden brown.
- Drain briefly, then serve immediately with desired toppings.
Notes
- For variety, experiment with different ice cream flavors or substitute cornflakes with crushed cookies.
- Prepare the ice cream balls in advance and store in the freezer until ready to fry.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Deep-frying
- Cuisine: Mexican