"Fried" Ice Cream Dessert
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"Fried" Ice Cream Dessert
Description
This dessert begins by softening vanilla ice cream and mixing it with thawed whipped topping and ground cinnamon, which adds a subtle warm spice. Meanwhile, crushed corn flakes are toasted in melted butter and sugar until golden and crisp, creating a crunchy coating that mimics the fried texture typically associated with the classic fried ice cream.
Layers of the toasted corn flakes are spread on the bottom of a pan, followed by the creamy ice cream mixture, then topped with more toasted flakes. Drizzled with honey, the dessert is then frozen until firm, at least six hours or overnight, to allow these layers to set properly.
Portioned into squares for serving, this chilled dessert combines creamy, crunchy, sweet, and spiced elements, accented by optional drizzles of chocolate syrup and caramel sauce. The method avoids deep frying while still offering textural contrast reminiscent of fried ice cream.
Ingredients
- 3 cups corn flakes cereal crushed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 container (1.75 quart) vanilla ice cream
- 1 container (8 ounces) Cool Whip thawed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup honey
- chocolate syrup
- caramel sauce
Instructions
- Take the vanilla ice cream out of your freezer and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes or so, to soften.
- Melt butter in a medium skillet, over medium heat. Add the crushed corn flakes and sugar. Stir to combine. Fry mixture for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until cereal is golden-brown. *Be careful not to burn. It may take less than 5 minutes*
- Take a 9×13 baking dish and spread 1/3 of the corn flakes mixture into the bottom of pan. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, add the softened vanilla ice cream and cool whip. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Using a spatula, stir and mix well to combine. Spread ice cream mixture over the top of the corn flake mixture in the bottom of the pan.
- Spread the remaining corn flake mixture evenly over the ice cream. Drizzle the honey over the top. Cover pan, and place in freezer. Freeze ice cream for at least 6 hours, or overnight.
- Cut into squares and serve with drizzles of chocolate syrup and caramel sauce (and if you’re feelin’ frisky add some whipped cream and a cherry on top) Enjoy! ♥
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