No-Fry Fried Ice Cream
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No-Fry Fried Ice Cream
Description
No-Fry Fried Ice Cream recreates the classic fried ice cream experience without the use of hot oil. Vanilla ice cream scoops are frozen solid, then rolled in a mix of crushed corn flakes, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter that is toasted in the oven until crisp and golden. After coating, the ice cream is refrozen to secure the crispy shell. The result is a dessert combining chilled, creamy ice cream with a crunchy, cinnamon-sweet crust.
The toasted corn flakes provide a nutty crunch, while cinnamon and sugar add warmth and sweetness contrasting the cold ice cream. The method avoids frying, making preparation easier and cleaner while still delivering textural contrast. Toppings like honey, chocolate sauce, or whipped cream can be added when serving for added flavor variety.
This dessert offers a fun way to enjoy fried ice cream’s signature crunch and cold center without deep-frying equipment or mess. The coated scoops should stay frozen until just before serving for best texture.
Ingredients
- 6 vanilla ice cream scoops
- 2 ½ cups corn flakes crushed
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
Instructions
- Place scoops of ice cream on a tray or in a muffin tin.
- Cover loosely with plastic wrap, and freeze until solid, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350 F.
- Toss corn flakes, sugar, and cinnamon together on a small rimmed baking sheet.
- Drizzle with butter, and toss to combine.
- Bake corn flake mixture until toasted, about 4-5 minutes.
- Let corn flake mixture cool completely.
- Roll each scoop of ice cream in corn flake mixture until well-coated.
- Re-freeze scoops for at least 2 hours, or until frozen solid.
- Can serve topped with a drizzle of honey, chocolate sauce, or whipped cream.
Notes
- Use high-quality vanilla ice cream for optimal flavor and texture.
- The toasted corn flakes coating should be cooled completely before rolling the ice cream scoops to ensure proper adherence and crunch.
- Freeze the coated ice cream scoops thoroughly for at least 2 hours to firm the coating before serving.
- Optional toppings like honey, chocolate sauce, or whipped cream can be added for additional flavor.
- Nutrition values provided are estimates and can vary based on ingredients used.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 206mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 285mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 824IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 175mg | 18% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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