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mexican fried ice cream

Mexican Fried Ice Cream

A fun and indulgent dessert featuring creamy vanilla ice cream coated in a crunchy, cinnamon-sprinkled cereal mixture, topped with whipped cream and chocolate sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 4 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 scoops
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Parchment-lined tray

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large scoops vanilla ice cream
  • 2 cups Frosted Flakes crushed
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • to taste toppings whipped cream, chocolate sauce, maraschino cherries

Instructions
 

  • Using gloves or a sandwich bag, shape ice cream into 4 smooth balls. Place on a parchment-lined tray and freeze for at least 4 hours.
  • In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add crushed Frosted Flakes and cinnamon, sauté for about 3 minutes until lightly toasted.
  • Remove ice cream balls from the freezer and roll them in the toasted cereal mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  • Top with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and a maraschino cherry. Serve immediately.

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Notes

Best served immediately after preparation to maintain texture.
Keyword Ice Cream