How to Make Fried Ice Cream - A Step-by-Step Guide

Have you ever tried the delicious and unique dessert known as fried ice cream? If not, you’re in for a sweet treat! This indulgent dessert features a crispy, fried coating that surrounds a cold and creamy center of vanilla ice cream. It’s a delightful combination of warm and crunchy with cold and smooth, making it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering or special occasion.

While the concept of frying ice cream may sound daunting, it’s actually quite simple to make at home with the right ing...

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Ingredients

  • 1 quart vanilla ice cream
  • 3 cups crushed cornflakes cereal
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 egg whites
  • 2 quarts oil for frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 balls

  • Scoop ice cream into eight 1/2-cup-sized balls. Place on a baking sheet and freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
  • Combine cornflakes and cinnamon in a shallow dish. Beat egg whites until foamy in a separate bowl.
  • Roll ice cream balls in egg whites, then in cornflakes, covering ice cream completely. Repeat if necessary. Freeze again until firm, about 3 hours.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large, heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Using a basket or slotted spoon, fry ice cream balls 1 or 2 at a time in hot oil until golden, 10 to 15 seconds. Drain quickly on paper towels and serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    372 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 29mg
    • Sodium: 150mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 25g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 89mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 161mg