Fried ice cream recipe

Here’s a simple recipe for making fried ice cream:

Ingredients:

• 4 scoops of your favorite ice cream (vanilla, chocolate, or any flavor you prefer)
• 1 cup of crushed cornflakes or graham crackers
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1 egg
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• Optional toppings: whipped cream, chocolate syrup, caramel sauce, maraschino cherries

Instructions:

1. Scoop the ice cream: Use an ice cream scoop to form four even-sized scoops of ice cream. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
2. Prepare the coating: In a shallow dish, mix the crushed cornflakes or graham crackers with ground cinnamon.
3. Coat the ice cream: Remove the ice cream scoops from the freezer. Roll each scoop in the cornflake/cracker mixture until completely coated. You can press the coating gently onto the ice cream to ensure it sticks well. Place the coated scoops back on the baking sheet and freeze for an additional 30 minutes.
4. Prepare the egg wash: In a small bowl, beat the egg until well mixed.
5. Double coat the ice cream: After the coated ice cream scoops have been in the freezer for 30 minutes, remove them and quickly dip each one into the beaten egg, then roll them again in the cornflake/cracker mixture. Make sure they are evenly coated. Place them back on the baking sheet and freeze for another 30 minutes, or until firm.
6. Heat the oil: In a deep fryer or large saucepan, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (180°C).
7. Fry the ice cream: Carefully place one or two coated ice cream scoops into the hot oil using a slotted spoon. Fry for about 15-20 seconds, until the coating is golden brown and crispy. Be cautious not to over-fry, as the ice cream will melt quickly. Remove the fried ice cream from the oil and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Repeat with the remaining ice cream scoops.
8. Serve: Serve the fried ice cream immediately while it’s still warm and crispy. You can drizzle it with chocolate syrup, caramel sauce, add whipped cream, and top it with a maraschino cherry for extra flavor and decoration.

Enjoy your delicious homemade fried ice cream!

FAQs

• What is fried ice cream batter made from?

• Fried ice cream batter typically consists of ingredients like crushed cornflakes or graham crackers mixed with spices such as cinnamon. This mixture is used to coat the ice cream before frying. Additionally, some recipes may include an egg wash to help the coating adhere to the ice cream.

• How do you deep fry ice cream without it melting?

• Deep frying ice cream without it melting requires a few key steps. First, the ice cream scoops are coated with a thick layer of crushed cornflakes or graham crackers, which acts as insulation against the heat of the oil. Additionally, the frying process is very brief, usually around 15-20 seconds, which is just enough time to crisp up the coating without allowing the ice cream to melt significantly. It’s essential to ensure that the oil is very hot (around 350°F/180°C) to quickly fry the coating while keeping the ice cream inside frozen.

• What kind of oil do you use to fry ice cream?

• Vegetable oil is commonly used to fry ice cream due to its high smoke point and neutral flavor. Other options such as canola oil or peanut oil can also be used. It’s essential to use an oil with a high smoke point to prevent it from burning during the frying process.

• Is deep-fried ice cream Mexican?

• Deep-fried ice cream is often associated with Mexican cuisine in some regions, but its origins are more commonly traced back to Asian cuisine, particularly in countries like Thailand and China. However, variations of fried ice cream can be found in different cultures around the world. In Mexican cuisine, it’s sometimes served as a dessert in restaurants, but it’s not necessarily a traditional Mexican dish.