...
Go Back
–+ servings
Mexican fried ice cream dessert with rich chocolate syrup and crunchy coating

Easy Fried Ice Cream

5 from 1 vote
Aliana Recipes
Crispy cornflake coating meets creamy vanilla ice cream in this fun dessert. I love making this for summer barbecues because the dramatic hot-cold contrast always surprises guests.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings:8 people
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:Mexican-Inspired
Calories:380kcal
Cost:$12
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 quart vanilla ice cream High quality works best
  • 3 cups cornflakes cereal, crushed For crunchy coating
  • ½ cup shredded coconut Sweetened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar Adds sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon For warmth
  • 2 large eggs, beaten Helps coating stick
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour First coating layer
  • oil Vegetable or canola for frying
  • honey and whipped cream For serving

Equipment

  • 1 Ice cream scoop For shaping
  • 1 deep fryer or heavy pot For frying
  • 1 Baking sheet Parchment lined
  • 3 Shallow bowls For breading station
  • 1 Slotted spoon For removing ice cream

Method
 

  1. Scoop ice cream into firm round balls and freeze them for two hours so they become completely solid.
  2. Mix crushed cornflakes, coconut, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl to create the textured coating.
  3. Set up three separate bowls containing flour, beaten eggs, and the cornflake mixture for an efficient assembly line.
  4. Roll each frozen scoop in flour, dip in egg, and coat with cornflakes to seal the ice cream entirely.
  5. Fry the coated scoops in 375°F oil for 15 seconds until the exterior turns golden brown.
  6. Remove quickly and serve immediately with honey toppings before the center begins to melt.

Nutrition

Serving: 149g (1 scoop)Calories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 10IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Freeze the coated balls for at least an hour before frying; this extra step ensures the ice cream stays frozen inside the hot, crispy shell.