Deep fried ice cream is a scoop of vanilla ice cream coated in crushed cornflakes, then quickly deep fried to create a hot, crispy shell with a cold, creamy centre
Category
Dessert
Servings
4
Prep time
30
Cook time
1 minute
Deep fried ice cream is a scoop of vanilla ice cream coated in crushed cornflakes, then quickly deep fried to create a hot, crispy shell with a cold, creamy centre
Ingredients
- 5 cups cornflakes
- 2 tbsp caster sugar
- 3 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1L vanilla ice cream
- 2 eggs, beaten
- vegetable or canola oil for deep frying
- chocolate sauce, whipped cream, Maraschino cherries, to serve
Directions
Crush cornflakes in a food processor, then transfer to a large bowl with sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll 4 large scoops of ice cream into balls and roll in cornflake mix, using hands to shape into a tight ball.
- Place balls on a lined tray and freeze for 30 minutes, until firm.
- Reserve remaining cornflake mixture.
- Place eggs in a shallow bowl.
- Dip the coated balls in egg, turning to completely coat, then into cornflake mixture again, tossing to coat in the crumbs.
- Return to the tray and freeze for a further 30 mins. For best results, repeat this coating a second time then freeze for at least an hour to become very firm.
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high to 180°C (356°F).
- Working with 1 ball at a time, gently lower into hot oil and cook for 10-15 seconds, until the coating is golden and crisp.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to a chilled serving plate.
- Drizzle with chocolate sauce, then top with whipped cream and a cherry. Serve immediately!
