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, scoop out 4 cups of vanilla ice cream into balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 2
Freeze Ice Cream Balls
Cover the ice cream balls with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 2 hours until firm.
Make Batter
- 3
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 2 tablespoons of sugar.
- 4
Add Wet Ingredients
In another bowl, beat 2 large eggs and mix in 1 cup of milk and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.
Prepare Coating
- 5
Crush Cornflakes
In a zip-top bag, crush 2 cups of cornflakes into coarse crumbs. You can use a rolling pin for this.
- 6
Mix Coating Ingredients
In a shallow bowl, mix the crushed cornflakes with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 2 tablespoons of sugar.
Fry Ice Cream
- 7
Heat Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat 2 cups of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 8
Coat Ice Cream Balls
Remove the ice cream balls from the freezer. Dip each ball in the batter, ensuring it is evenly coated, then roll it in the cornflake mixture to coat.
- 9
Fry Ice Cream
Carefully place the coated ice cream balls into the hot oil, frying them for 10-15 seconds until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Serve
- 10
Garnish and Serve
Serve immediately while still warm. Drizzle with chocolate sauce, top with whipped cream, and add cherries as desired.