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Fried Ice Cream Recipe with Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Bowls
5 from 6 votes

Fried Ice Cream Recipe with Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Bowls

Finish off your Cinco de Mayo meal with this Fried Ice Cream Recipe that is served in cinnamon and sugar coated tortilla bowls.  Crunchy on the outside, creamy on the inside - this is a dessert you won’t be able to stop talking about.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
9 hrs
Total Time
9 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 584 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Fried Ice Cream:
  • 1 quart vanilla ice cream
  • 7 cups cornflakes
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 4 egg white
  • vegetable oil for frying, or canola oil
Cinnamon Sugar Tortilla Bowls:
  • 6 (6-inch) flour tortillas
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
For Topping:
  • dulce de leche or caramel
  • Whipped Cream
  • maraschino cherries

Instructions

Make the ice cream:
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  1. Scoop the ice cream into 6 scoops.  Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or waxed paper.  Freeze until solid, about 1 hour.
  2. In a large bowl, crush the cornflakes finely.  Stir in the cinnamon.
  3. Place the egg whites in a smaller bowl and whisk until frothy.
  4. Remove the ice cream balls from the freezer. Working with one at a time, dip the balls into the egg whites, then roll in the cornflake crumbs.  Return to the egg whites for a second coat, then back into the cornflakes.  Use your hands to press the cornflakes into the ice cream.  This is also when you can form the ice cream into a perfect ball.
  5. Place the ice cream back on the baking sheet and return the balls to the freezer.  Freeze until completely solid, at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Make the tortilla bowls:
  1. Preheat the oven to 350ºF. 
  2. Place the tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds to soften.  Lay one tortilla on a work surface, and brush the entire surface with melted butter.  Mix the sugar and the cinnamon together in a small bowl, then sprinkle the surface of the tortilla with some of the cinnamon sugar.  Turn the tortilla over, and repeat on the second side.  Gently place the tortilla in a jumbo muffin tin (or an oven proof bowl or ramekin of similar size), making sure it is flat in the bottom, and folding the sides as needed to form a bowl shape.  Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
  3. Bake the bowls for 15 minutes, or until browned.  Let the bowls sit in the tin for a few minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
To assemble:
  1. Fill a pot with oil 3-4 inches deep.  Heat to 350ºF.
  2. Working with one ball of ice cream at a time, add the ice cream to the hot oil and cook, turning the ball constantly to make sure all sides get cooked, for 10-15 seconds, or until the coating is crisp.  Remove with a slotted spoon and drain quickly on a paper towel.  Transfer the balls to the tortilla cups.
  3. Drizzle each ice cream cup with dulce de leche, then top with whipped cream and a cherry.  Serve immediately.

Notes

  • The nutritional value for the frying oil is based on a retention of 1/4 cup oil. Cooking time and temperature can cause this number to change.
  • The nutritional value for the frying oil is based on a retention of 1/4 cup oil. Cooking time and temperature can cause this number to change.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline. Nutritional counts do not include toppings.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline. Nutritional counts do not include toppings.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 584kcal (29%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g (53%) Trans Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 23mg (8%) Sodium 494mg (21%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 30g (60%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 584

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 584kcal 29%
Carbohydrates 60g 20%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 23mg 8%
Sodium 494mg 21%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 30g 60%

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