Fried Ice Cream
Hey friends! Let me tell you about this dreamy dessert that’s all crunchy and sweet in the best possible way — Fried Ice Cream. Yeah, you heard right. We’re taking ice cream, coating it in a little kitchen magic, and frying it up until the outside is crispy and the inside is still gloriously creamy. This treat will have everyone swooning at your next dessert moment. If you haven’t tried it, you’re in for a real treat. Trust me, you’ll want to taste this delightful contrast of textures and flavors.
Picture this: a bustling evening at our place, kids running wild and the hubby hanging out in the kitchen. Fried Ice Cream has basically become the rockstar dessert around here. It’s legendary when we’re feeling festive or just want to jazz up a dull Wednesday night. The first time my husband tasted it, his eyes lit up like I’d just revealed a secret passage to the best ice cream in the world. We’ve been fanatics ever since. It’s like, all of a sudden, the only dessert my family recognizes. And honestly, no one’s mad about it!
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Why You’ll Love This Fried Ice Cream
– That melty ice cream and crackling crispy crust? Yes, please.
– Feels fancy, but you don’t need a culinary degree to nail it.
– You can say you fried ice cream. Talk about a conversation starter!
– It’s the “how’d-you-do-that” moment every dinner party needs.
How to Make It
Alright, pull up a chair. Here’s the scoop: You’ll start by pulling out that ice cream and making little spheres of it — like scooping up joy! Pop those guys in the freezer so they get solid again. Next, we’re rolling them in a crushed-up crunchy cereal coating — go nuts here, literally, if you’re into that. Once that’s all dressed up, it’s time to fry. Make sure your oil is hot, hot, hot. Like, “sizzle when it hits the pan” hot. Give them a quick dip until they’re golden brown. And there you have it! The best-ever dessert, all warm and fuzzy inside.
Ingredient Notes
– Ice Cream: It’s the star, clearly. Any flavor you adore will do.
– Cereal: Here’s where you get wild. Cornflakes are a fave, but live your best life!
– Oil: This is the gold, where magic happens. Just keep it hot, Bob.
Recipe Steps
1. Scoop ice cream into balls and refreeze until firm.
2. Crush your cereal (or nuts) until it’s all crumbly.
3. Coat ice cream balls in cereal, pressing firmly.
4. Heat oil in a deep pan — get it hot!
5. Quickly fry coated ice cream balls until golden.
6. Serve immediately, and watch smiles happen.
What to Serve It With
Tips & Mistakes
If you’re like me and sometimes fry too long, don’t sweat it. It’s still tasty — just faster next time!
Storage Tips
Leftovers (ha, like you’ll have any) go best back in the freezer, in an airtight container. A frozen treat later is like finding a treasure you forgot about. Oh, and fried ice cream for breakfast? Zero judgment here.
Variations and Substitutions
Okay, full disclosure, I once used stale cereal. Bad idea. Instead, if you’re low on one thing or another, just substitute away: think coconut flakes or crumbled cookies. Tried using honey when I ran low on sugar once — call it a sweet success!
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Fried Ice Cream
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups vanilla ice cream
- 2 cups cornflakes crushed
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Scoop the ice cream into 6 equal balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Mix crushed cornflakes, sugar, and cinnamon in a shallow bowl.
- Roll each ice cream ball first in the beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly with the cornflake mixture. Repeat the coating process once more for extra crunch.
- Return the coated ice cream balls to the freezer for another hour to set.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or deep pan to 375°F (190°C). Quickly fry the ice cream balls for 10-15 seconds until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve immediately with chocolate sauce or whipped cream if desired.
Notes
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