The BEST Chi-Chi’s Fried Ice Cream Copycat Recipe – You’ll LOVE It!

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.

Prepare a deep fryer or pan with oil for frying.

Use a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet or baking pan for freezing the ice cream.

Mix 1/2 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons cinnamon together in a bowl.

Crush corn flakes in a gallon bag until small pieces remain, then transfer to a bowl.

Scoop vanilla ice cream into medium-sized balls, rolling them slightly to compact.

Roll each ice cream ball in the cinnamon sugar mixture, then coat with crushed corn flakes, pressing down to ensure coverage.

Place the coated ice cream balls on the prepared baking sheet and freeze for at least 1 hour until solid.

Heat the deep fryer oil to the recommended level.

Take flour tortillas and fry them in the hot oil until golden brown, flipping as necessary to ensure even cooking.

Remove the tortillas from the oil and drain on paper towels, sprinkling cinnamon sugar on top while still hot.

Retrieve the ice cream from the freezer and quickly dip each ball in the hot oil for 2 to 5 seconds to crisp the coating.

Shake off excess oil and place the fried ice cream on the fried tortilla.

Drizzle honey over the top before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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