Fried ice cream is a unique dessert that combines the creaminess of ice cream with the crispy texture of a fried coating. This delightful treat offers a delightful contrast of hot and cold, making it a popular choice for any occasion. With various recipes and cooking techniques available, you can easily create a delicious fried ice cream that will impress your family and friends. This article will provide you with a guide on how to make the perfect fried ice cream, covering different recipes, coating options, and tips for achieving the best results, allowing you to enjoy this delightful dessert in the comfort of your own home.
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FRIED ICE CREAM
Vanilla ice cream with a crunchy coating. Serve with whipped cream, honey, and cherries.
Provided by Jeri Zieman
Categories Desserts Frozen Dessert Recipes
Time 4h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Scoop ice cream into 8 - 1/2 cup sized balls. Place on baking sheet and freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
- In a shallow dish, combine cornflakes and cinnamon. In another dish, beat egg whites until foamy. Roll ice cream balls in egg whites, then in cornflakes, covering ice cream completely. Repeat if necessary. Freeze again until firm, 3 hours.
- In deep fryer or large, heavy saucepan, heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Using a basket or slotted spoon, fry ice cream balls 1 or 2 at a time, for 10 to 15 seconds, until golden. Drain quickly on paper towels and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 149.5 mg, Sugar 15.2 g
THE ORIGINAL CHI-CHI'S MEXICAN FRIED ICE CREAM
This is the original Chi-Chi's Mexican Fried Ice Cream. You can serve this on the fried flour tortilla sprinkled with a cinnamon sugar mix as it was done in the later years or in a sherbet glass as it was in the early 80's. At one point we even offered these in chocolate and strawberry as well. Prep time is for the ice cream ball to harden.
Provided by KingJackQueen
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 33m
Yield 1 ice cream ball, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Form 4 oz. of French vanilla into a ball.
- Roll the ball of ice cream in the cinnamon sugar mixture until completely coated.
- Roll in corn flake crumbs till coated.
- Place in the freezer to harden.
- Place the hardened ice cream ball in a fry basket and deep fry for 2 seconds at 350 degrees fahrenheit.
- FOR THE SHERBET GLASS(the early years):.
- Put a dollop of whip cream in the bottom of the glass.
- Place the fried ice cream ball on top of the dollop.
- Drizzle a small amount of honey over the top of the ice cream ball.
- Place 8 whip cream rosettes around the ice cream ball and one on top.
- Top with a maraschino cherry.
- Enjoy!
- FOR THE TORTILLA (the later years):.
- Deep fry a tortilla flat until crispy.
- Sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Follow the instructions for the sherbet glass.
- Enjoy!
MEXICAN FRIED ICE CREAM
"Fried ice cream is one of my favorite desserts to order from Mexican restaurants," says Mandy Wright of Springville, Utah. "When my sister and I found this recipe for preparing it at home, we knew it would be an impressive way to end a meal."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 9 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place nine 3-in. scoops of ice cream on a baking sheet. Freeze for 1 hour or until firm. , In a shallow bowl, combine cornflake crumbs and cinnamon. Roll ice cream balls in crumb mixture. Place on baking sheet; freeze overnight. Wrap each scoop separately in plastic wrap; transfer to a freezer bag. May be frozen for up to 2 months., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Unwrap ice cream; fry one scoop at a time for 8-10 seconds. Place in chilled bowls; serve immediately. Top with honey and whipped topping if desired.
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NO-FRY FRIED ICE CREAM
This ice cream has a crispy cinnamon coating just like the fried ice cream served at Mexican restaurants, but minus the oily mess. Make ahead of time and freeze until serving. -Tim White, Windsor, ON
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Using a 1/2-cup ice cream scoop, place 8 scoops of ice cream on a baking sheet. Freeze until firm, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, combine brown sugar, butter and cinnamon. Stir in cornflakes. Transfer to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until lightly browned, 4-6 minutes. Cool completely., Roll ice cream balls in crumb mixture. Cover and freeze until firm, at least 1 hour. If desired, serve with toppings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
FRIED ICE CREAM
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories dessert
Time 25m
Yield 1 large sundae, or 3 small sundaes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the crushed cornflakes and toast until golden, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the sugar, cinnamon and salt. Allow to cool slightly.
- Scoop the ice cream into a bowl or bowls, and spoon over generous quantities of the fried cornflake crumbs. Top with some whipped cream, sprinkles and maraschino cherries.
FRIED ICE CREAM DESSERT BARS
Fried ice cream is such a delicious treat, but it can be a hassle to make individual servings. This recipe gives you the same fabulous flavor in an easy and convenient bar form. -Andrea Price, Grafton, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add cornflakes and cinnamon; cook and stir until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in sugar. Cool completely., In a large bowl, beat cream, evaporated milk and salt until it begins to thicken. Gradually beat in condensed milk and vanilla until thickened., Sprinkle half the cornflakes onto bottom of a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Pour filling over crust; sprinkle with remaining cornflakes. Cover and freeze overnight. Cut into bars. If desired, serve with honey, whipped cream and cherries.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
DEEP FRIED ICE CREAM
Steps:
- Place a plate or sheet pan in the freezer and let it chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Using a large ice cream scoop, make balls of ice cream and place them on the sheet pan then return them to the freezer.
- Cut the crusts off the sliced bread and using about 2 slices per ice cream ball, form the bread around the ice cream using your hands to pack it like a snow ball. Once it's completely covered return it to the freezer.
- In a medium saucepan, heat 3 inches of canola oil to 365 degrees F. Drop the covered ice cream balls, one at a time, into the hot oil and fry, turning occasionally so they color evenly, until golden brown on all sides. Remove from oil and briefly drain on paper towels. Stir together the sugar and cinnamon. Coat fried ice cream in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Serve immediately.
NOT FRIED, FRIED ICE CREAM
Can't remember where I found this recipe, but it's great for Mexican night, or Cinco De Mayo!! (New Note: If you use the new Special K cereal with cinnamon and pecans, this is REAL delicious! Add the sugar and not as much cinnamon, no butter, and you don't have to bake it! Very crunchy and SO DELICIOUS!!! I used about 1 1/4 C Special K.)
Provided by Wendy W88
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 3h7m
Yield 8 balls
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Make 8 vanilla ice cream balls and freeze on wax-lined cookie sheet for about an hour.
- Mix remaining ingredients and spread on a cookie sheet to bake at 350°F until crisp and golden.
- (Cooking times will vary according to taste and oven temps.) Let cool.
- Roll ice cream balls in the cooled mixture and refreeze for 2 hours more.
- Serve with honey drizzled over each and enjoy!
- *See new note above recipe*.
CARAMEL FRIED ICE CREAM
Meet the Cook: For birthday parties or outdoor barbecues, this is a hit. At times, I substitute strawberry or Neapolitan for the vanilla ice cream...either works fine, too. My children used to love eating out at Mexican restaurants just so they could order fried ice cream for dessert. When I came upon this recipe, I copied it down quickly! -Darlene Brenden, Salem, Oregon
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Using a 1/2-cup ice cream scoop, place eight scoops of ice cream on a baking sheet. Cover and freeze for 2 hours or until firm. In a bowl, combine whipping cream and vanilla. In another bowl, combine coconut, cornflakes and cinnamon. , Remove scoops of ice cream from freezer; wearing plastic gloves, shape the ice cream into balls. Dip balls into cream mixture, then roll in coconut mixture, making sure to coat entire surface. Place coated balls on a baking sheet. Cover and freeze at least 3 hours or until firm. , For caramel sauce, heat sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium heat until partially melted and golden, stirring occasionally. Add butter. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly. Cook and stir for 8 minutes or until sauce is thick and golden; keep warm. , Heat oil in an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer to 375°. Fry ice cream balls until golden, about 30 seconds. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with caramel sauce.
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TEMPURA FRIED ICE CREAM
This easy way to make fried ice cream is great for dessert. You can try different kinds of ice cream, and even try adding toppings like wafer cookies, whipped cream, chocolate sauce, strawberry sauce, cherries, etc.
Provided by alexis
Categories Desserts Frozen Dessert Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place each scoop of ice cream between two pieces of pound cake like a sandwich. Wrap each tightly in plastic wrap, pressing on the sandwich to squeeze the corners around the ice cream. Place into the freezer, and freeze until solid, 1 to 2 hours.
- Heat oil in deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Whisk together the egg and water, then whisk in the flour until no lumps remain. Unwrap the frozen sandwiches, and dip into the tempura batter. Allow the excess batter to drip off, then place the sandwiches into the hot oil. Fry 20 to 30 seconds until golden brown. Drain briefly on a paper towel-lined plate before cutting in half to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 520.5 calories, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 117.4 mg, Fat 30.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 147.6 mg, Sugar 10.9 g
FRIED MARS BARS WITH ICE CREAM
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a deep fat fryer to 375 degrees F (or in a large heavy-bottomed saucepan, pour enough oil to fill the pan about a third of the way. Heat over medium heat until a deep-frying thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 375 degrees F.) If you don't have a thermometer, a cube of bread will brown in about 3 minutes.
- Make the batter by adding the flour and salt to a mixing bowl and whisking in the beer. When ready, dip the candy bars into the batter.
- Drop the candy bars into the hot oil, and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, or until their exteriors turn golden brown.
- Serve the fried candy bars with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
DULCE DE LECHE FRIED ICE CREAM CAKE
Take fried ice cream to the next level and serve it at your next fiesta, cake-style! Make it your own and swap in your favorite ice cream flavor.
Provided by By Heather Baird
Categories Dessert
Time 5h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In 2-quart bowl, place softened ice cream. Add ground cinnamon beat with electric hand mixer until well blended. Place 1/2 can of dulce de leche in dollops on top of ice cream; use spoon to swirl into ice cream. Freeze until solid in bowl, about 4 hours.
- Grease 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with shortening or spray with cooking spray. Make cake mix batter as directed on box. Add remaining half can of dulce de leche to batter; beat with mixer on low speed until blended. Divide batter evenly into pans. Bake as directed on box for 9-inch round pans. Cool cake completely.
- While cake is cooling, make topping. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook butter and brown sugar over medium heat until butter is melted and sugar is well incorporated. Heat mixture until bubbly. Remove from heat. Stir in salt and cereal until cereal is coated. Pour cereal mixture into large cookie sheet with sides. Cool completely. When cool, break cereal topping apart with fingers.
- Place vanilla frosting in medium bowl. Add half of the second can of dulce de leche; stir until well combined. Fill cooled cakes with frosting. Frost edge of cake; roll in cereal topping. Transfer cake to cake stand or serving plate.
- Remove ice cream layer from freezer; turn out onto top of cake. Frost ice cream dome with frosting-dulce de leche mixture. Press cereal topping all over top. Around top edge of cake, add 10 mounds of whipped cream; place 1 cherry on top of each mound. Drizzle honey over entire cake. Sprinkle rainbow decors over top. Store cake in freezer.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
CINNAMON DEEP FRIED ICE CREAM
Ok, so usually I try my best to make desserts with as few calories as possible, but when I'm looking to splurge I do it right. This is an amazing dessert that is easy to make, tastes great, and will impress anyone you serve it to.
Provided by Chef James Thomas
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 16m
Yield 1 Ice Cream Ball, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Mix the cinnamon and sugar together in a small bowl, and roll the ice cream in it. Then roll the ice cream into the crushed corn flakes. Place the ice cream ball back in the freezer to harden. To deep fry, heat the fryer to 375 degrees and drop the ice cream ball in for about 10 seconds. Remove and drain the ice cream ball and place on a dessert plate. Serve with whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 643, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 31.7, Sodium 213, Carbohydrate 146.1, Fiber 8.4, Sugar 117.7, Protein 4.4
FRIED ICE CREAM (WITHOUT THE FRIED)
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Crush cornflakes in a bag using a rolling pin until crumbs form.
- Melt butter and add cornflakes, coconut, sugar, corn syrup, and cinnamon.
- Roll ice cream into 3 inch balls. To roll the ice cream into balls, only thaw the ice cream slightly so you can easily roll it with your hands. You could even wear plastic gloves to make rolling the balls easier. Then roll the ball in the cornflake mixture. You may need to pack the mixture firmly around the ice cream ball.
- Place the covered ball onto a cookie sheet lined with waxed paper.
- Freeze until firm, about 4 hours.
- When ready to serve, top with whipped cream, hot fudge and caramel.
DEEP FRIED ICE CREAM DOGS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: vegetable oil, hot dog buns, sugar, ice cream, your choice of toppings
Provided by Tasty
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Cut the hot dog bun in half, keeping it together a little if you can.
- Roll the bun in sugar.
- Fry in hot oil for about 30 seconds each side,
- Allow to cool for 30 seconds, then fill with ice cream and cover in sauce!
- Enjoy!
GRAHAM CRACKER FRIED ICE CREAM
This was a dessert I used to order at my favorite Mexican restaurant. I couldn't believe you could fry ice cream, but this recipe is delicious proof. Top it with honey, caramel ice cream topping or whipped cream.-Kay Higgins, Madawaska, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Using a 1/2-cup ice cream scoop, place six scoops of ice cream on a baking sheet. Freeze. , Place heavy cream in a shallow bowl. Combine cracker crumbs and cinnamon in another shallow bowl. Dip ice cream balls in cream, then roll in crumb mixture. Cover and freeze for at least 1 hour. Refrigerate remaining cream and set aside remaining crumb mixture., Roll ice cream balls again in cream, then coat again with crumbs. Freeze for 15 minutes. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry ice cream balls for 10-15 seconds or until lightly browned. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
COPYCAT EL TORITO DEEP FRIED ICE CREAM
I love El Torito's Deep Fried Ice Cream. It's different than having a sundae or a banana split which is why I love it. Enjoy!
Provided by Iron Woman
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 2h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Form ice cream into 4 balls. Place in baking pan andfreeze solid, 2 hours or longer.
- Mix cereal, sugar and cinnamon. Divide equally between 2 pie plates or other.
- shallow containers.
- Beat eggs with water.
- Roll each ice cream ball in cereal mixture and press.
- coating into ice cream. Dip coated ball in egg wash, then roll in second container of cereal mixture. Again press coating onto ice cream.
- Freeze coated ice cream balls solid, 4 to 6 hours.
- Shape each tortilla into hourglass form (with narrow waist) by cutting off curved slice from 2 opposite sides. One end will serve as base for ice cream. Other end will be decorative fan.
- Heat oil in wok or large deep−fryer. Place tortilla between 2 ladles or large spoons of different sizes(smaller ladle on top). Place tortilla so that base end is cupped in larger ladle to form basket, with back of.
- upper fan supported by handle of larger ladle.
- Deep−fry until crisp.
- Drain and sprinkle with cinnamon−sugar. Set aside.
- Deep−fry frozen coated ice cream balls 30 to 45 seconds.
- Place each fried tortilla in large−stemmed.
- glass, with fan part of tortilla standing vertically above glass. Set fried ice cream ball in base of tortilla.
- Top with dollop of whipped cream and decorate with cherry.
CHINESE OR MEXICAN FRIED ICE CREAM -- WHAT'S YOUR PLEASURE?
Great anytime! Delicious and a real pleaser for that sweet tooth of yours :) Multiply the ingredients for each Fried Ice Cream you want to make. This recipe serves one.
Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 11m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot to 350.
- While the oil is heating, take the Frosted Flakes, and put them into a Ziploc bag. Smash them until they are pea-size pieces.
- Pour the Frosted Flakes into a large bowl.
- Take the scoop of ice cream, and drop it into the bowl.
- Roll the ice ceam around in the cereal until it is well coated, pressing the cereal into the ice cream.
- Take the cereal covered ice cream ball, and drop it into the hot oil for 30-45 seconds.
- Take the ice cream out of the oil, plate, and dust with cinnamon and confectionary sugar for a Mexican Fried Ice Cream, or drizzle chocolate on ice cream and top with a cherry for a Chinese Fried Ice Cream.
- Serve immediately.
FRIED ICE CREAM AKA CRISPY COCONUT DESSERT
My SIL makes this and we all LOVE it! She usually tops it with whipped cream and chocolate sauce. It is SO good with the crispy cereal, crunchy coconuts, and creamy ice cream! Prep time is the active time it takes to make the dessert and the cooking time is the freezing time.
Provided by Nurse Amanda
Categories Frozen Desserts
Time 38m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Mix together all ingredients except ice cream and place on cookie sheet lined with tin foil.
- Place pan in oven for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
- Layer 2/3 of the mixture into a 9x13 pan and press into the bottom.
- Top with ice cream and smooth out.
- Top with remaining mixture.
- Place pan into freezer for 8 hours.
- Slice into squares, serve, and enjoy!
FRIED ICE CREAM WITH CEREAL CRUST
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- Combine the corn flakes, coconut flakes, butter, granulated sugar and cinnamon on a large baking sheet and bake until golden and crisp, about 8 minutes.
- Use a 2-inch scoop to scoop 4 balls from each flavor of ice cream. Roll to coat the balls in the corn flake mixture on all sides and freeze for at least 30 minutes and up to overnight.
- Serve the ice cream with the Fried Sweet Dough and drizzle with chocolate sauce.
- Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy high-sided pot to 350 degrees F.
- Working in batches, fry the dough pieces until puffed and golden, about 1 minute. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a towel-lined plate.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and cocoa and sprinkle over the fried dough.
Tips:
Conclusion:
Fried ice cream is a delicious and unique dessert that is sure to impress your guests. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make fried ice cream at home. So what are you waiting for? Give it a try today!
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