Imagine a dessert that defies the laws of culinary physics - a crispy, golden exterior that shatters with a satisfying crunch, revealing a heart of creamy, ice-cold vanilla within. Deep Fried Ice Cream is not just a dessert; it's a magical culinary experience that transforms the impossible into a mouthwatering reality. This Mexican-inspired treat will make you the hero of any dinner party, leaving your guests wondering how you managed to create such a seemingly impossible delicacy that's simultaneously hot and cold, crunchy and smooth.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup cornflakes, crushed
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Remove vanilla ice cream from freezer and quickly shape each scoop into a compact, tight ball using your hands. Place the ice cream balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet and return immediately to the freezer for 2 hours to ensure they are rock-solid.
- In a shallow bowl, mix crushed cornflakes with ground cinnamon, creating a crispy coating mixture.
- Prepare three separate shallow dishes: one with all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with the cornflake-cinnamon mixture.
- Remove frozen ice cream balls from freezer. Working quickly, roll each ball first in flour, then dip in beaten egg, and finally coat thoroughly with the cornflake mixture.
- Place the coated ice cream balls back on the parchment sheet and return to freezer for another 30 minutes to re-solidify.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F (190°C). Use a thermometer to ensure precise temperature.
- Carefully lower each coated ice cream ball into the hot oil, frying for 10-15 seconds until the exterior is golden brown and crispy.
- Immediately remove from oil using a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve immediately, optionally garnished with chocolate sauce, whipped cream, or caramel drizzle.
Tips
- Freezing is crucial - ensure your ice cream balls are rock-solid before coating and frying to prevent melting.
- Use a reliable thermometer to maintain oil temperature at exactly 375°F for the perfect golden-brown crust.
- Work quickly when coating and frying to prevent ice cream from softening.
- For extra flavor, experiment with different ice cream flavors or add spices to your cornflake coating.
- Always drain fried ice cream on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve immediately after frying for the best texture and temperature contrast.
- If you're nervous about deep-frying, practice makes perfect - don't get discouraged!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
