Description
Indulgent Mexican Fried Ice Cream delivers crispy golden perfection with cool, creamy vanilla nestled in a crunchy cinnamon-cornflake shell. Sweet meets savory in this classic dessert that brings delightful contrasts of temperature and texture right to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 large scoops vanilla ice cream
- 2 cups corn flakes, crushed
Spice and Sweetening Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) unsalted butter, melted
Topping Ingredients:
- Whipped cream
- Hot fudge sauce
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Craft four generously sized spheres of cold dessert using an ice cream scoop, carefully positioning them on a parchment-lined tray. Submerge the tray in the freezer, allowing the globes to solidify for a minimum of three hours until they become completely rigid.
- Activate a skillet over moderate heat, melting butter until it becomes golden and aromatic. Incorporate crushed corn flakes and cinnamon, thoroughly coating the ingredients while stirring continuously. Gently toast the mixture for approximately three minutes, developing a rich, nutty fragrance. Transfer the mixture to a separate container, permitting it to cool to ambient temperature.
- Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow vessel, creating a delicate spiced coating. Extract the frozen orbs from their chilly sanctuary. Delicately roll each sphere first through the cinnamon-sugar blend, then meticulously encase them in the toasted corn flake crumble, applying gentle pressure to ensure complete adherence.
- Position the elaborately decorated ice cream spheres onto elegant serving plates. Crown each creation with billowy whipped cream, cascade a luxurious stream of hot fudge sauce, and garnish with a vibrant maraschino cherry. Serve the dessert instantaneously to preserve its exquisite textural contrast.
Notes
- Ensure ice cream is rock-solid before coating to prevent melting during the frying process.
- Toast corn flakes carefully to achieve a golden-brown color without burning, which adds a nutty crunch to the dessert.
- Use freshly ground cinnamon for a more intense, aromatic flavor that elevates the entire dish.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting corn flakes with crushed gluten-free cereal or toasted almond slices for added texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg