Jul 14 2026

Fried Ice Cream Recipe

Time2h
Serves4

A ball of vanilla ice cream rolled in a crunchy coating flavored with cinnamon. Topped with whipped cream, chocolate and strawberry syrup.

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Ingredients

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Ice Cream Base

Coating

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ice Cream Balls

    Scoop the vanilla ice cream into 4 equal balls using an ice cream scoop. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and freeze for at least 1 hour, or until very firm.

Coating the Ice Cream

  1. 2

    Prepare the Coating

    In a large bowl, crush the cornflakes into fine pieces. Mix in the ground cinnamon and granulated sugar until well combined.

  2. 3

    Set Up Breading Station

    In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well blended. In a third bowl, place the all-purpose flour.

  3. 4

    Coat the Ice Cream Balls

    Take a frozen ice cream ball from the freezer, roll it in the flour until fully coated, then dip it into the egg mixture, and finally roll it in the cornflake mixture. Make sure the ball is completely covered. Repeat for all ice cream balls.

Frying

  1. 5

    Heat the Oil

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

  2. 6

    Fry the Ice Cream Balls

    Carefully place one or two coated ice cream balls into the hot oil. Fry for about 20-30 seconds, or until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Repeat until all balls are fried.

Serving

  1. 7

    Assemble the Dish

    Place each fried ice cream ball in a serving dish. Top with a generous dollop of whipped cream. Drizzle chocolate and strawberry syrup over the top to taste. Serve immediately.

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