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Mexican Fried Ice Cream Recipe

Crunchy on the outside, and smooth and creamy on the inside, Mexican fried ice cream is a flavor bomb in your mouth and a go-to Mexican dessert!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Freeze Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 17 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 291 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

for the fried ice cream:
  • 1 quart vanilla ice cream
  • 3 cups crushed cornflakes cereal, about 5 cups uncrushed
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 eggs whites
  • Vegetable oil or canola oil, for frying
for serving:
  • fresh berries
  • Whipped Cream
  • honey

Instructions

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  1. Scoop the ice cream into ½ cup balls and freeze for one hour, until firm.
  2. In a shallow dish, whisk together the crushed cornflakes and cinnamon. In another shallow dish, beat the egg whites until frothy.
  3. Dip each of the ice cream balls in the egg whites, then roll in the cornflakes, coating the ice cream completely. Repeat once more, dipping first in the egg whites and then again in the cornflakes, coating completely.
  4. Return the ice cream balls to the freezer and freeze until solid, 2-3 hours.
  5. When ready to serve, heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F. Using a slotted spoon, add the ice cream balls to the hot oil. Cook 10-15 seconds, until golden, turning to ensure both sides get browned.
  6. Let the ice cream balls drain on paper towels for 1-2 minutes, then serve immediately with whipped cream and berries, drizzled with honey.

Notes

  • Make ahead of time. Easily prepare the balls ahead of time and keep them in a container in the freezer. Once the ice cream has been rolled in the cornflakes place them in the freezer for 1-2 months. Fry before serving. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 291kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 52mg (17%) Sodium 196mg (8%) Potassium 277mg (8%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 686IU (14%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 154mg (15%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 291

% Daily Value*

Calories 291kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 196mg 8%
Potassium 277mg 6%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 26g 52%
Vitamin A 686IU 14%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 154mg 15%
Iron 3mg 17%

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