Mexican Deep Fried Ice Cream Recipe

Name: Mexican Deep Fried Ice Cream
Prep time: 1340 min
Cook time: 1480 min
Total time: 2820 min
Yield: Serves 1 or more
Ingredients: Corn Flakes; 2 quarts vanilla ice cream; Cinnamon Sticks; Beer; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; Vegetable Oil; Vegetable oil, enough for deep frying; Cinnamon Sugar; Whipped Cream; Honey; Corn Tortilla Strips; Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

Conquer your craving for authentic Mexican deep-fried ice cream! This recipe, inspired by a Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article (Oct. 6, 1999), delivers a superior, crispy-on-the-outside, creamy-on-the-inside treat. Prepare for a delightful explosion of flavors – it's better than your favorite restaurant's (shhh… don't tell Gordo!). Best of all, most of the prep work can be done the day before, making this impressive dessert surprisingly easy.

Prep Time 1340 mins

Cook Time 1480 mins

Calories 738.6 kcal

Protein 34g

Rating 3.0 (2 Reviews)

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Mexican Deep Fried Ice Cream

Corn Flakes
2 quarts vanilla ice cream
Cinnamon Sticks
Beer
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
Vegetable Oil
Vegetable oil, enough for deep frying
Cinnamon Sugar
Whipped Cream
Honey
Corn Tortilla Strips
Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

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How to Make Mexican Deep Fried Ice Cream

**Day Before:**
Prepare the ice cream base: In a large bowl, gently combine the vanilla ice cream, cinnamon, and sugar. Mix until well combined. Cover and freeze until solid.
Prepare the breading: In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, and sugar. In a second shallow dish, beat the eggs with a splash of milk. In a third shallow dish, combine the breadcrumbs and chopped nuts.
Shape the ice cream: Using a 1/4 cup ice cream scoop, scoop out balls of the ice cream mixture. Place the ice cream balls on a plate lined with wax paper and place in the freezer.
**Day Of:**
Prepare the frying oil: Heat the oil in a large pot or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).
Bread the ice cream: Gently roll each frozen ice cream ball in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg wash, and finally coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture. Place the breaded ice cream balls back onto the wax paper-lined plate in the freezer.
Fry the ice cream: Carefully place a few breaded ice cream balls into the hot oil. Fry for about 20-25 seconds per side, until golden brown and crispy. Be careful not to overcrowd the pan.
Drain and serve: Remove the fried ice cream balls with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with your choice of toppings.
Enjoy! Serve warm with your favorite toppings (chocolate syrup, whipped cream, caramel, chopped nuts).