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Fried Ice Cream

Cultural Context

Fried Ice Cream is a delightful dessert that originated in Mexican cuisine, often served in taquerias and restaurants. The dish features a scoop of ice cream coated in a crispy shell, typically made from cornflakes, and then deep-fried to create a warm, crunchy exterior that contrasts beautifully with the cold ice cream inside. It's a popular treat at fairs and parties, and its playful presentation makes it a favorite among children and adults alike. Today, variations can be found worldwide, with different coatings and toppings to suit various tastes.

MexicanMXdessert
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 cups vanilla ice cream
2 cups corn flakes
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup chocolate sauce
1 cup whipped cream
1/2 cup cherries

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

cornflakes

🥗Healthier: crushed nuts

💰Cheaper: puffed rice

Crushed nuts add crunch while reducing sugar.

ice cream

🥗Healthier: frozen yogurt

💰Cheaper: store-brand ice cream

Frozen yogurt lowers calories and fat.

chocolate sauce

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate sauce

💰Cheaper: chocolate syrup

Dark chocolate sauce offers richer flavor.

whipped cream

🥗Healthier: coconut whipped cream

💰Cheaper: store-brand whipped topping

Coconut whipped cream is dairy-free.

1

Scoop vanilla ice cream into large scoops and place them onto a tray lined with parchment paper.

2

Put the ice cream scoops into the freezer for a minimum of 1 hour to harden.

3

Blend corn flakes in a food processor until they reach a coarse, breadcrumb-like texture, or crush them in a Ziploc bag with a rolling pin.

4

In a frying pan over medium heat, melt butter.

5

Add the blended corn flakes to the melted butter and stir continuously until they are toasted, about 3-4 minutes.

6

Remove the pan from heat and stir in sugar to sweeten the corn flakes.

7

Spread the toasted corn flakes on a baking tray to cool down.

8

Take the frozen ice cream scoops and roll them in the toasted corn flakes, pressing to coat them evenly.

9

Return the coated ice cream scoops to the freezer for about 20 minutes to firm up further.

10

Drizzle chocolate sauce over the top of the coated ice cream scoops.

11

Pipe whipped cream on top of the ice cream and add a cherry for garnish.

Cooking Techniques

fryingfreezingcoating

Equipment Needed

trayparchment paperfood processorfrying panspatulabaking trayZiploc bagrolling pin

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Deep Fried Ice CreamTempura Ice Cream
Local Name: helado frito

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