Fried Ice Cream Recipe
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Ingredients
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Ice Cream Base
Batter and Coating
Frying
Toppings
Method
Preparation of Ice Cream
- 1
Scoop the Ice Cream
Scoop the vanilla ice cream into 8 equal balls, approximately 1/2 cup each, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 2
Freeze the Ice Cream Balls
Cover the ice cream balls with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 2 hours, or until solid.
Batter Preparation
- 3
Prepare the Coating
In a bowl, crush the cornflakes into small pieces. This will be used as the outer coating for the fried ice cream.
- 4
Frying
- 5
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).
- 6
Coat the Ice Cream Balls
Take the frozen ice cream balls out of the freezer and dip each ball into the batter, ensuring they are fully coated.
- 7
Coat with Cornflakes
Immediately roll the batter-coated ice cream balls in the crushed cornflakes until they are completely covered.
- 8
Fry the Ice Cream
Carefully place the coated ice cream balls into the hot oil, a few at a time, and fry for about 30 seconds or until golden brown.
- 9
Drain Excess Oil
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried ice cream balls from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serving
- 10
Plate the Fried Ice Cream
Serve the fried ice cream hot, drizzled with chocolate syrup, a dollop of whipped cream, and topped with cherries.
