Deep Fried Ice Cream Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate guilty pleasure: Deep Fried Ice Cream! This decadent dessert, inspired by a beloved Mexican restaurant, features crispy cornflake-crusted ice cream balls, fried to golden perfection. Prepare the ice cream balls up to 2 days ahead, making this recipe perfect for parties or a special treat. Easily halved for smaller portions. Get ready for a flavor explosion – crunchy coating, creamy ice cream, and a sweet honey-cinnamon drizzle!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 3361.2 kcal
Protein 115g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Deep Fried Ice Cream

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How to Make Deep Fried Ice Cream

  1. Scoop your favorite ice cream into 1-inch diameter balls (about the size of a golf ball, not a baseball for easier frying).
  2. Place the ice cream balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, until solid.
  3. In a shallow dish, crush 1 cup of corn flakes into coarse crumbs. In another shallow dish, whisk 2 large eggs.
  4. Roll each frozen ice cream ball in the corn flake crumbs, ensuring it's fully coated.
  5. Dip the cornflake-coated ice cream ball in the whisked eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
  6. Roll the egg-dipped ice cream ball back into the corn flake crumbs, pressing gently to adhere the crumbs completely.
  7. Place the coated ice cream balls back on the parchment-lined baking sheet and freeze for another 30 minutes to re-harden.
  8. Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Carefully place 2-3 ice cream balls into the hot oil. Fry for 15-20 seconds, or until golden brown and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pot.
  10. Remove the fried ice cream balls with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  11. Immediately sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Top with a dollop of whipped cream (about 1 tablespoon per serving) and drizzle with honey (about 1 teaspoon per serving).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

64 g

Sugar

1516g

Fat

457g

Carbs

151g

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