Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors and textures with this Easy Mexican Fried Ice Cream recipe. This no-fry treat features a creamy ice cream center enveloped in a crispy coating of cinnamon sugar and crunchy corn flakes, offering a light yet satisfying dessert experience. Perfect for parties, family gatherings, or simply when you’re craving something sweet, this dessert allows you to customize toppings such as hot fudge and whipped cream to elevate your indulgence. With minimal prep time and no frying required, this recipe is family-friendly fun that everyone can enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large scoops of ice cream (any flavor)
- 2 tbsp sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cups corn flakes (crushed)
- Whipped cream (for garnish)
- Hot fudge sauce (for garnish)
- Cherries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Shape the Ice Cream: Scoop the ice cream into round balls and freeze on a baking sheet for at least 3 hours.
- Prepare the Coating: Crush corn flakes and mix with cinnamon. In a skillet, melt butter and toast the corn flakes until golden brown.
- Mix Cinnamon Sugar: Combine sugar with remaining cinnamon in a bowl.
- Coat Ice Cream Balls: Roll each frozen ball in cinnamon sugar, then coat with toasted corn flakes, pressing gently to adhere.
- Add Toppings: Drizzle with hot fudge, add whipped cream, and top with a cherry before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg