Deep Fried Ice Cream Recipe
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Ingredients
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Ice Cream Base
Batter
Coating
Frying
Garnish
Method
Prepare Ice Cream
- 1
Scoop Ice Cream
Using an ice cream scoop, take 1/2 cup of vanilla ice cream and form it into a ball. Repeat this process until you have 8 ice cream balls.
- 2
Freeze Ice Cream Balls
Place the ice cream balls on a parchment-lined tray and freeze them for at least 2 hours or until they are very firm.
Make Batter
- 3
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and sugar.
- 4
Prepare Coating
- 5
Crush Cornflakes
In a zip-top bag, crush the cornflakes into small pieces. If desired, mix in the cinnamon for added flavor.
Fry Ice Cream
- 6
Heat Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 7
Coat Ice Cream Balls
Remove ice cream balls from the freezer. Dip each ball into the batter, allowing excess batter to drip off, then roll in the crushed cornflakes until fully coated.
- 8
Fry Ice Cream
Carefully place the coated ice cream balls into the hot oil. Fry for about 15-30 seconds or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Serve
- 9
Garnish and Plate
Drizzle chocolate syrup over the fried ice cream, add whipped cream, and top with cherries. Serve immediately while still warm and crispy.