Mexican Fried Ice Cream
Mexican Fried Ice Cream is a delicious dessert that combines crispy, fried cereal coating with creamy, cold vanilla ice cream. This dessert is a fun treat, perfect for special occasions or just to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Equipment
- 1 deep fryer or large heavy-bottomed pot
- 1 ice cream scoop
- 1 baking sheet
- 1 plastic wrap
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 whisk
- 1 peeler if using fresh fruit for garnish
Ingredients
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream About 1 cup each.
- 2 cups corn flakes
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- as needed cup vegetable oil For frying.
- as needed cup whipped cream For topping, optional.
- as needed cup chocolate sauce For drizzling, optional.
- as needed cup fresh fruit Such as strawberries or bananas, for garnish, optional.
Instructions
- Scoop the vanilla ice cream into four equal balls, about 1 cup each. Place the scoops on a baking sheet lined with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed corn flakes and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, eggs, and milk until smooth.
- Remove the ice cream scoops from the freezer. Dip each scoop into the flour mixture, coating it evenly.
- Next, roll the coated ice cream scoop in the corn flake mixture, pressing gently to adhere the flakes to the ice cream. Repeat with all scoops.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Carefully place each coated ice cream scoop into the hot oil, one at a time, and fry for about 30 to 40 seconds, or until golden brown. Do not overcrowd the pot; fry in batches if necessary.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried ice cream from the oil and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve immediately, topped with whipped cream, drizzled with chocolate sauce, and garnished with fresh fruit if desired.
Notes
Ensure that the ice cream is very firm before frying; if it's too soft, it may melt during the frying process.
You can experiment with different flavors of ice cream or toppings according to your preference.
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour and ensure your corn flakes are suitable for gluten sensitivity.