Fried Ice Cream

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    3 hrs 30 mins

  • Total Time

    3 hrs 41 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    550 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American, Mexican

Fried Ice Cream

Made with a few ingredients, this fried ice cream recipe is the perfect combination of creamy and crunchy. It's the ultimate dessert that everyone will love!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pint vanilla ice cream
  • 2 cups corn flakes finely crushed (56g)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 large egg whites
  • vegetable oil for frying

Toppings:

  • chocolate sauce
  • Whipped Cream
  • Maraschino cherries
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Instructions

  1. Chill a small tray in the freezer or fridge for a few minutes. Line with wax or parchment paper.
  2. Make 4 large scoops of ice cream and place them on the chilled tray. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir together the corn flakes, cinnamon, and 2 teaspoons of sugar. In a medium bowl, whisk the egg whites with the remaining 1 teaspoon of sugar until well combined and just barely frothy (don’t make meringue!).
  4. Roll a frozen scoop of ice cream in the corn flakes mixture to coat. Place in the egg whites and turn to coat, then back in the corn flakes, making sure the surface of the ice cream is completely coated. Return to the tray. Freeze for at least 3 hours or up to 2 days.
  5. When ready to fry, fill a small pot with 3 inches of oil. Heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer reaches 360F.
  6. Place a frozen ice cream ball on a slotted spoon and gently lower it into the hot oil. Fry one at a time for 8 to 10 seconds. Remove and gently tap the spoon on the pot so excess oil drips off. Place the fried ice cream on a serving plate. Drizzle with chocolate sauce and top with whipped cream and a cherry if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Keep an eye on the temperature of the oil. The exterior will crack if the oil is too high, and ice cream will ooze out into the oil.
  • It’s best to serve fried ice cream immediately as they melt quickly. Keep the coated balls in the freezer until you are ready to eat them.
  • To make scooping the ice cream more manageable, you can run the ice cream scoop under hot water.
  • An ice cream scoop helps you get uniformly shaped ice cream balls. If you do not have an ice cream scoop, you can gently shape spoonfuls of ice cream with your hands. Wearing gloves will help keep the warmth of your hands from melting the ice cream too quickly.
  • Do not rush the freezing timing. If you don’t fully freeze the ice cream scoops solid before you deep fry them, they will melt quickly in the oil.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 550kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 32g (49%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 64mg (21%) Sodium 291mg (12%) Potassium 365mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 39g (78%) Vitamin A 855IU (17%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 185mg (19%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 550 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 550kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 32g 49%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 64mg 21%
Sodium 291mg 12%
Potassium 365mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 39g 78%
Vitamin A 855IU 17%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 185mg 19%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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