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Fried Ice Cream with whipped cream and a cherry on top.
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5 from 7 votes

Fried Ice Cream

A big scoop of Fried Ice Cream is a great way to cool off on hot summer days. I love the crispy outer shell with the smooth, cold ice cream in the center!
Prep Time1 day 1 hour
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time1 day 1 hour 2 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Mexican/Spanish
Keyword: Fried Ice Cream, Ice Cream
Servings: 6
Calories: 808kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • 3 c vanilla ice cream
  • 3 c. corn flakes crushed
  • 2 c. coconut flakes
  • 4 tsp. cinnamon or to taste
  • 1 1/2 c corn syrup
  • oil for frying
  • chocolate topping
  • caramel topping
  • whipped cream
  • cherries

Instructions

  • Scoop out medium-sized scoops of ice cream (appx. 1 cup size) and roll into balls (you can do this using gloves so your hands don't get all sticky). Freeze for about an hour roll.
    Three scoops of vanilla ice cream on parchment paper in a pan for Fried Ice Cream.
  • Meanwhile, combine corn flakes, coconut, and cinnamon and divide into two equal portions. Put one potion in a Ziploc bag to use later and put the remaining portion in a bowl. Roll ice cream balls in corn flake mixture. Put on a plate, cover with plastic wrap and freeze overnight.
    Coating for Fried Ice Cream in a bowl and some in a ziplock bag.
  • Coat ice cream balls with corn syrup and roll in remaining mixture (the one you put in the plastic bag). You want the balls completely coated, so if needs be, re-coat the balls with corn syrup and roll again in the mixture.
    Covering ball of ice cream with corn flakes, coconut and cinnamon mixture for Fried Ice Cream.
  • Freeze another hour or so.
    Three balls of Fried Ice Cream on a plate covered with plastic wrap.
  • Heat oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 400 degrees. One at a time, lower the balls into the oil and fry until golden brown (about 30-45 seconds). Remove from the oil and place on a bowl or small plate.
    Ball of Fried Ice Cream in the deep fryer basket.
  • Drizzle with chocolate and/or caramel and top whipped cream and a cherry. Repeat with the remaining ice cream balls. Serve immediately.
    Three plates of Fried Ice Cream with caramel sauce, chocolate sauce, whipped cream and a cherry on top.

Notes

  • Nutrition does not include toppings.
  • Scoop out medium-sized scoops of ice cream, about one cup each in size. You'll use your hands to roll into balls. The best way to do this is use gloves so your hands don't get sticky (and cold!)
  • Pop them in the freezer for at least eight hours but preferably longer, like overnight.
  • If you're under a time constraint and don't have all day to make these, you can use a smaller ice cream scoop so they will freeze faster.

Nutrition

Calories: 808kcal | Carbohydrates: 183g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 968mg | Potassium: 344mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 91g | Vitamin A: 2400IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 35mg