Fried Ice Cream

This fried ice cream is made with balls of vanilla ice cream coated in egg white, rolled in corn flakes, then quickly fried for a heavenly dessert.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 372 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 egg whites
• 1 quart vanilla ice cream
• 3 cups crushed cornflakes cereal
• 2 quarts oil for frying

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large, heavy saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Scoop ice cream into eight 1/2-cup-sized balls. Place on a baking sheet and freeze until firm, about 1 hour.

Step 3

Combine cornflakes and cinnamon in a shallow dish. Beat egg whites until foamy in a separate bowl.

Step 4

Roll ice cream balls in egg whites, then in cornflakes, covering ice cream completely. Repeat if necessary. Freeze again until firm, about 3 hours.

Step 5

Using a basket or slotted spoon, fry ice cream balls 1 or 2 at a time in hot oil until golden, 10 to 15 seconds. Drain quickly on paper towels and serve immediately.