Ingredients for The Original Chi Chi's Mexican Fried Ice Cream
- Flour Tortillas
- Granulated Sugar
- Cinnamon
- 4 ounces French vanilla ice cream
- 1/2 cup crushed corn flakes
- Whipped Cream
- 1 maraschino cherry
- 1 tablespoon honey
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How to Make The Original Chi Chi's Mexican Fried Ice Cream
- Form a 4-ounce ball of French vanilla ice cream.
- Roll the ice cream ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture until completely coated.
- Roll the coated ice cream ball in 1/2 cup crushed corn flakes until completely coated.
- Place the coated ice cream ball in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to harden.
- Carefully place the hardened ice cream ball in a deep fryer basket.
- Deep fry at 350°F (175°C) for 2-3 seconds, or until lightly golden. **Caution:** Do not overfry!
- **For the Sherbet Glass Presentation:**
- Place 2 tablespoons of whipped cream in the bottom of a sherbet glass.
- Place the fried ice cream ball on top of the whipped cream.
- Drizzle 1 teaspoon of honey over the ice cream ball.
- Arrange 8 small rosettes of whipped cream around the ice cream ball and one on top.
- Garnish with a maraschino cherry.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- **For the Tortilla Presentation:**
- Deep fry one 6-inch flour tortilla until golden and crispy.
- Sprinkle the crispy tortilla generously with the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Place the fried ice cream ball on the tortilla.
- Follow steps 10-12 (honey drizzle, whipped cream, cherry) for garnish.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
16 g
Sugar
401g
Fat
63g
Carbs
45g