Fried Ice Cream Recipe
Ice cream ball wrapped in “pan de miga” and deep fried, coated with sugar & cinnamon. Served with whipped cream and chocolate syrup
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Ingredients
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Ice Cream Balls
Breading and Frying
Garnishing
Method
Prepare Ice Cream Balls
- 1
Scoop Ice Cream
Using an ice cream scoop, take out 4 scoops of ice cream and place them on a tray. Return the tray to the freezer to harden for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Prepare Bread
While the ice cream hardens, remove the crusts from the pan de miga (white bread) slices. Flatten each slice with a rolling pin.
Wrap Ice Cream
- 3
Wrap the Ice Cream
Once the ice cream is hard, take a scoop and place it in the center of a flattened slice of pan de miga. Fold the edges of the bread over the ice cream to completely enclose it. Repeat with all scoops.
- 4
Freeze Wrapped Balls
Place the wrapped ice cream balls back in the freezer for at least 1 hour to ensure they are firm.
Prepare Breading Mixture
- 5
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a shallow dish, mix the all-purpose flour, sugar, and ground cinnamon.
- 6
- 7
Prepare Breadcrumbs
Place breadcrumbs in a separate shallow dish.
Fry Ice Cream
- 8
Heat Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 9
- 10
Fry the Ice Cream
Carefully place the breaded ice cream balls in the hot oil. Fry for about 30-40 seconds or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Serve
- 11
Garnish and Serve
Place the fried ice cream on a serving plate. Top with whipped cream and drizzle with chocolate syrup. Serve immediately.
