Fried Ice Cream
This Fried Ice Cream is a no-fry dessert made with vanilla ice cream, buttery cinnamon cornflake coating, caramel sauce, chocolate fudge, whipped cream, and cherries.
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Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 6 cups corn flakes
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 2 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 32 oz vanilla ice cream
Toppings
- Honey or caramel sauce as desired
- Chocolate fudge sauce as desired
- Whipped cream as desired
- Fresh or maraschino cherries as desired
Instructions
- Place the corn flakes in a large freezer bag.
- Seal the bag, leaving approximately a 1-inch opening to allow air to escape.
- Crush the corn flakes with a rolling pin until they form small, coarse pieces. Alternatively, place the corn flakes in a food processor and pulse until a coarse crumble forms.
- Place the salted butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Heat until the butter is fully melted.
- Add the crushed corn flakes and ground cinnamon to the melted butter.
- Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the corn flakes are golden brown and fragrant.
- Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Transfer the toasted cornflake mixture to a shallow bowl.
- Allow the mixture to cool completely before coating the ice cream.
- Scoop a 4 oz portion of vanilla ice cream from the container.
- Shape the ice cream into a ball using clean hands. Ensure the ice cream is firm enough to hold its shape while being handled.
- Immediately place the ice cream ball into the cooled cornflake mixture.
- Roll the ice cream ball in the topping until it is evenly coated.
- Lightly press the coating onto the surface of the ice cream to help it adhere.
- Gently shake off any excess coating.
- Repeat the process with the remaining ice cream until 8 portions are formed.
- Place the coated ice cream balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the freezer.
- Freeze for at least 15 minutes, or until the ice cream balls are firm and ready to serve.
- Before serving, drizzle each coated ice cream ball with honey, caramel sauce, or chocolate fudge sauce, as desired.
- Garnish with whipped cream and fresh or maraschino cherries.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
To make this Fried Ice Cream gluten free, use certified gluten-free corn flakes in place of regular corn flakes.
Verify that the vanilla ice cream is labeled gluten free, as some brands may contain gluten-based additives or be processed with gluten-containing products.
Use gluten-free caramel sauce, chocolate fudge sauce, honey, whipped cream, and cherries.
Check all topping labels carefully, especially chocolate sauces and caramel sauces, as some may contain wheat-derived ingredients or cross-contact warnings.
Use clean cookware, utensils, bowls, and a parchment-lined baking sheet to prevent cross-contamination.
If preparing for someone with celiac disease, choose certified gluten-free ingredients whenever possible.