Fried Ice Cream Recipe
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Ingredients
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Ice Cream Base
Batter
Frying
Toppings
Method
Prep the Ice Cream
- 1
Scoop the Ice Cream
Using an ice cream scoop, scoop out 8 balls of vanilla ice cream and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 2
Freeze the Ice Cream
Place the baking sheet in the freezer for at least 1 hour, or until the ice cream balls are firm.
Prepare the Coating
- 3
Crush the Cornflakes
In a zip-top bag, crush the cornflakes until they are fine crumbs. Mix in the coconut flakes and set aside.
- 4
Coat the Ice Cream
- 5
Coat the Ice Cream Balls
Take the firm ice cream balls from the freezer and dip each ball into the batter, allowing excess to drip off.
- 6
Roll in Cornflake Mixture
Immediately roll the battered ice cream balls in the cornflake and coconut mixture to coat evenly.
- 7
Freeze Again
Return the coated ice cream balls to the freezer for another 30 minutes to firm up.
Fry the Ice Cream
- 8
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 9
Fry the Ice Cream
Carefully add one ice cream ball at a time to the hot oil, frying for about 10-15 seconds or until golden brown.
- 10
Drain the Ice Cream
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried ice cream and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve
- 11
Plate and Garnish
Serve the fried ice cream immediately, drizzled with chocolate syrup, topped with whipped cream, and sprinkled with chopped nuts.