Description
This Easy Homemade Fried Ice Cream recipe is a delightful combination of creamy ice cream and a crunchy, cinnamon-coated cornflake crust. Perfect for parties or a special treat, this dessert requires just a handful of ingredients and minimal effort. With its unique texture and flavors, it’s bound to impress your family and guests alike!
Ingredients
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Ice Cream
- 4 cups ice cream
Crunchy Coating
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cups crushed cornflakes
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
Toppings (optional)
- Chocolate sauce
- Whipped cream
- Cherries
Instructions
- Shape the Ice Cream:
Take one cup of ice cream and use your clean hands to form it into a smooth ball. Place it on a plate and freeze. Repeat this process with the remaining ice cream until all is shaped into balls. - Melt the Butter:
Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt completely. - Prepare the Crunchy Coating:
Add the crushed cornflakes and cinnamon to the skillet. Stir well to ensure the butter and cinnamon are distributed evenly across the cornflakes. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly, until the cornflakes smell toasty and slightly deepen in color (approximately 5 minutes). - Add the Sugar:
Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the granulated sugar. Transfer the mixture into a shallow dish and let it cool completely. - Roll the Ice Cream Balls:
Once the coating mixture is completely cool, take the frozen ice cream balls and roll them in the crumb mixture. Be sure to press the crumbs into the ice cream to achieve full coverage. Place the coated ice cream balls on a clean plate and return them to the freezer for 10-15 minutes until frozen solid. - Serve:
Remove the ice cream balls from the freezer and serve with your favorite toppings such as chocolate sauce, whipped cream, or cherries. Enjoy!
Notes
- Work Quickly: Ice cream melts fast, so minimize the freezer door opening. Shape, freeze, and coat the ice cream balls without delay.
- Use Gloves: Gloves can help prevent sticky hands and allow you to form neatly shaped balls.
- Custom Textures: For a finer crumb texture, crush the cornflakes using a rolling pin in a sealed plastic bag before preparing the coating.
- Prep Toppings Ahead: Have all your toppings ready to garnish, as the ice cream melts quickly once out of the freezer.
- Experiment with Flavors: This recipe works with various ice cream flavors such as cookies and cream, mint chocolate chip, or your personal favorites.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ice cream ball
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg