Jul 14 2026
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Tempura Ice Cream Recipe

Inspired by TORO Japanese Sushi
Time1h 20m
Serves4

(DEEP-FRIED) vanilla ice cream, croissant, uji matcha, chocolate sauce

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Ingredients

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Ice Cream Base

Croissant Coating

Tempura Batter

Uji Matcha Sauce

Chocolate Sauce

Method

Prepare Ice Cream

  1. 1

    Scoop Ice Cream

    Using an ice cream scoop, place 4 scoops of vanilla ice cream onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Freeze for at least 2 hours until very firm.

Prepare Croissant Coating

  1. 2

    Prepare Croissants

    Cut each croissant in half and then into smaller pieces if desired, ensuring they can wrap around the ice cream scoops.

Make Tempura Batter

  1. 3

    Combine Dry Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon of salt.

  2. 4

    Add Water

    Slowly add 1 cup of cold water to the dry mixture while stirring gently to avoid lumps. The batter should be slightly thick but still pourable.

  3. 5

    Add Ice Cubes

    Add 5 ice cubes to the batter to keep it cold, which is key for a crispy texture.

Fry Ice Cream

  1. 6

    Coat Ice Cream

    Wrap each frozen scoop of vanilla ice cream with croissant pieces, ensuring they are completely covered.

  2. 7

    Heat Oil

    In a deep pan, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C) for frying.

  3. 8

    Dip and Fry

    Dip each croissant-wrapped ice cream scoop into the tempura batter and carefully place it in the hot oil. Fry for about 30 seconds or until the batter is golden brown.

  4. 9

    Drain and Cool

    Remove from oil and drain excess oil on paper towels. Let them cool slightly before serving.

Make Uji Matcha Sauce

  1. 10

    Mix Matcha Sauce

    In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of Uji matcha powder, 4 tablespoons of water, and 2 tablespoons of honey. Whisk until smooth.

Make Chocolate Sauce

  1. 11

    Heat Chocolate Sauce

    In a saucepan, heat 1 cup of dark chocolate chips with 1 cup of heavy cream over low heat, stirring until melted and smooth.

Serve

  1. 12

    Plate Tempura Ice Cream

    Place the tempura ice cream on a serving plate and drizzle with both Uji matcha sauce and chocolate sauce before serving.

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