Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of warm and cold with this Homemade Fried Ice Cream recipe. Creamy vanilla ice cream is coated in a crispy, cinnamon-sugar cornflake crust, creating a delightful contrast of textures and temperatures. This impressive dessert is perfect for entertaining or satisfying your sweet tooth any day of the week.
Ingredients
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- Half gallon vanilla ice cream
- 5 cups corn flakes cereal
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
Toppings:
- Chocolate sauce
- Caramel sauce
- Whipped cream
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Prepare ice cream balls
Begin by preparing 6 large pieces of plastic wrap. Scoop out the ice cream onto each sheet, creating 6 mounds that are 2 ½ inches in size, roughly 1 ⅓ cups per mound. Wrap each mound with plastic wrap, shaping them into balls with flat bottoms by gently pressing. If the ice cream softens quickly, place the wrapped mounds in the freezer as you go. Place the wrapped ice cream on a baking sheet and freeze until solid, around 1 hour. - Crush cornflakes
Use a food processor or ziploc bag and rolling pin to crush the corn flake cereal into small pieces. Set aside. - Prepare cornflake coating
In a medium skillet set over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, stir in the corn flakes, granulated sugar, cinnamon, salt and vanilla extract. Stir continuously and cook the mixture for 2 minutes. The mixture will deepen in color and smell toasty. - Cool and prepare coating
Remove the corn flake mixture from the heat and transfer it to a shallow bowl. You can either roll the balls in the warm mixture or allow it to cool completely. - Coat ice cream balls
Once cooled, roll the ice cream balls into the cornflake mixture, using your hands to press the mixture into the ice cream. - Serve
Serve immediately with your favorite toppings or keep in the freezer until you’re ready to serve.
Notes
- For best results, ensure the ice cream is very firm before coating.
- If the cornflake mixture is too warm, it can melt the ice cream, so allow it to cool if necessary.
- These can be prepared in advance and stored in the freezer for up to a week.
- For a twist, try different ice cream flavors like chocolate or strawberry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fried ice cream ball
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
