Jul 17 2026
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Deep Fried Ice Cream Recipe

Inspired by Barnsider
Time1h 30m
Serves4

with homemade caramel rum sauce

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Ingredients

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For the Deep Fried Ice Cream

For the Caramel Rum Sauce

Method

For the Deep Fried Ice Cream

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ice Cream

    Scoop the vanilla ice cream into 4 equal balls and place them on a baking sheet. Freeze for at least 2 hours until firm.

  2. 2

    Coat the Ice Cream

    In a bowl, mix the flour and milk to form a batter. Dip each ice cream ball into the batter, then roll in crushed cornflakes to coat evenly.

  3. 3

    Freeze Again

    Return the coated ice cream balls to the freezer for at least 30 minutes.

  4. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep fryer or large pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).

  5. 5

    Fry the Ice Cream

    Fry each ice cream ball for about 10-15 seconds until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

For the Caramel Rum Sauce

  1. 6

    Make the Caramel

    In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar until it turns amber in color, stirring frequently.

  2. 7

    Add Butter and Cream

    Once the sugar has melted, add the butter and stir until melted. Then slowly add the heavy cream while stirring continuously.

  3. 8

    Finish with Rum

    Remove from heat and stir in the dark rum. Allow to cool slightly before serving.

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