Fried Ice Cream

Ingredients

The Filling

• 2 cups vanilla ice cream

The Base

• 1 cup cornflakes, crushed
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• Oil for frying

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Directions

1. Begin by scooping the vanilla ice cream into balls. Use an ice cream scoop for uniform size. Place these balls on a tray lined with parchment paper and freeze for at least 2 hours. This step is crucial as it ensures that the ice cream remains solid during frying.

2. In a bowl, combine the crushed cornflakes and ground cinnamon. Mix them well to ensure that the cinnamon is evenly distributed throughout the cornflakes. The cinnamon adds a tremendous depth of flavor to the dish.

3. In another bowl, place the flour. This will be your first coating for the ice cream balls. Having everything prepped in advance will make the frying process much more efficient.

4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until fully combined. This will act as a binding agent in the next step, helping the crispy layer adhere to the ice cream.

5. Once the ice cream balls are frozen and firm, remove them from the freezer. They should be solid enough to handle without losing their shape.

6. Start the coating process: Roll each ice cream ball in the flour first, ensuring it’s lightly coated. Next, dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, roll the ball in the cornflake mixture until it’s fully coated. Ensuring each ball is well-coated will give you that tremendous crispiness after frying.

7. In a deep frying pan, heat oil to 375°F (190°C). Use a frying thermometer to maintain the temperature. The oil must be hot enough to fry the balls quickly, keeping them from melting too much before they brown.

8. Carefully lower the coated ice cream balls into the hot oil. Fry them for about 10-15 seconds until they are golden brown. Keep a close eye to avoid burning. This quick fry creates a beautiful crispy shell while maintaining the cold ice cream inside.

9. Once golden brown, remove the fried ice cream balls from the oil using a slotted spoon. Drain them on paper towels to absorb excess oil and maintain the crisp texture.

10. Serve immediately, optionally drizzling with chocolate or caramel sauce. The warm sauces will add an additional layer of flavor that complements the cold ice cream beautifully.

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