How to Make Deep Fried Ice Cream

Contributor

By eHow Contributing Writer

Article Rating: (28 Ratings)

Make Deep Fried Ice Cream

Deep fried ice cream is a decadent dessert that is deceptively easy to make. This rich and attractive dessert is often a menu staple at Mexican restaurants but will complement any type of cuisine. If you choose to use homemade ice cream rather than store-bought, make sure the ice cream is very firm. Traditional toppings are cinnamon and honey but can you use any type of confection you like.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Cookie sheet
Ice cream scoop
Firm ice cream
Coating such as breadcrumbs or corn flake cereal
Kitchen tongs or slotted spoon
Deep fryer or frying pan
Cooking oil
Paper towel-lined plate
Cinnamon
Sugar
Honey
Whipped cream

Step 1

Place a cookie sheet in the freezer for several hours before you begin to make the deep fried ice cream. Using a cool pan will prevent the ice cream from melting while you are working with it.
Step 2

Use an ice cream scoop to make uniform-sized balls of ice cream. A plain, smooth flavor like vanilla works well for this type of recipe. The ice cream must be very firm in order to form it into balls.
Step 3

Roll the ice cream balls in a dish of plain breadcrumbs or finely crushed cereal flakes until they are completely coated. Place the coated ice cream onto the chilled cookie sheet and put them back into the freezer for 2 hours.
Step 4

Heat cooking oil in your deep fryer or frying pan, being careful to avoid hot splatters. Use about 3 inches of oil in a regular frying pan.
Step 5

Fry the ice cream balls in the oil for 1 to 2 minutes. This is long enough for the coating to brown but not long enough to melt the ice cream. You may need to turn them once in a standard frying pan.
Step 6

Remove the deep fried ice cream from the oil with kitchen tongs or a slotted spoon. Allow them to drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
Step 7

Roll the deep fried ice cream balls in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar or drizzle honey over them. Garnish with whipped cream if desired.