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5 from 3 votes

Fried Ice Cream (Mexican)

This delightfully crunchy and creamy Mexican ice cream has a sweet ice cream center wrapped in a crunchy cinnamon coating.
Prep Time10 minutes
Freeze Time5 hours
Total Time5 hours 10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Mexican Ice Cream Recipe
Servings: 4
Calories: 827kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
  • 3 cups crushed frosted corn flakes, your favorite brand - I chose Great Value
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons honey, optional drizzle
  • Canned whipped topping, optional topping
  • Chocolate syrup, optional drizzle
  • 4 maraschino cherries, optional topping

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
  • Scoop four 1 cup scoops of vanilla ice cream and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Place the scooped ice cream in the freezer for 1 hour.
  • Add the ground cinnamon to the crushed frosted flakes and stir to combine.
  • Remove the scooped ice cream from the freezer.
  • Roll 1 scoop of the ice cream in the frosted flakes. While rolling the ice cream, shape it into a more solid ball. Once completely coated, place the ice cream back onto the parchment paper. Repeat the steps until all 4 scoops are completely coated. Place back into the freezer for 2 more hours.
  • Remove the coated ice cream just before serving. Drizzle 2 teaspoons of honey over each coated ice cream scoop. You can garnish the coated ice cream with canned whipped topping, Drizzle with the chocolate syrup, and top with a maraschino cherry. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can shape the scoops of ice cream into a ball, but it is not necessary. You will shape the scoops more into a ball shape when you roll the scoops in the crushed frosted flakes.
  • Freezing the ice cream balls after they are scooped will help them keep their shape.
  • When handling the ice cream balls, wearing plastic gloves will help prevent the ice cream from melting due to the heat from your hands.

Nutrition

Calories: 827kcal | Carbohydrates: 180g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 1347mg | Potassium: 441mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 3451IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 51mg