Fried Ice Cream
Fried ice cream combines the creamy coldness of ice cream with a warm, crispy coating, creating a delightful dessert that's perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 cups corn flakes cereal For coating
- 1/2 cup salted butter For sautéing
- 2 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon For flavoring
- 32 oz vanilla ice cream Or your favorite flavor
Optional Toppings
- honey or caramel sauce For drizzling
- chocolate fudge sauce For drizzling
- sweetened whipped cream For garnishing
- cherries For topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Crush the cornflakes: Pour cornflakes into a gallon-sized resealable bag, seal tightly, and crush into small bits.
- Sauté cornflakes and cinnamon in butter: Melt butter over medium heat, add crushed cornflakes and cinnamon, stir for about 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Let the mixture cool: Pour the cornflake mixture into a shallow dish and allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Shape the ice cream: Scoop out vanilla ice cream and form into round balls.
- Roll ice cream in cornflake mixture: Coat the ice cream balls evenly with the cooled cornflake mixture.
- Let set: Place the coated ice cream balls on a tray and freeze for 10-15 minutes.
Serving
- Plate the dessert: Place fried ice cream balls on a dessert plate with optional sauce drizzles and garnishes.
- Add toppings: Offer toppings on the side for guests to customize their dessert.
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Notes
Use high-quality ice cream for the best results. Work quickly during shaping to prevent melting. Don't skip freezing time before serving.