“Fried” Mexican Ice Cream Recipe
Making Mexican Ice Cream at home is so simple! Skip the fryer and make these easy 3 ingredient treats in 10 minutes, then garnish your frozen dessert with a drizzle of chocolate, a dollop of whipped cream, and a cherry on top!
Servings: 4 1 cup servings
Calories: 269kcal
Ingredients
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream (1 cup scoops)
- 3 cups crushed frosted corn flakes (your favorite brand - I chose Great Value)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons honey optional drizzle
- Canned whipped topping optional topping
- Chocolate syrup optional drizzle
- 4 maraschino cherries optional topping
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Scoop 4 - 1 cup scoops of vanilla ice cream and place on the prepared baking sheet. (You can shape the scoops of ice cream into a ball but it is not necessary. You will be shaping the scoops more into a ball shape when you roll the scoops in the crushed frosted flakes)
- Place the scooped ice cream in the freezer for 1 hour.
- Add the ground cinnamon to the crushed frosted flakes and stir to combine.
- Remove the scooped ice cream from the freezer.
- Roll 1 scoop of the ice cream in the frosted flakes. While rolling the ice cream, shape into a more solid ball. Once completely coated, place the ice cream back onto the parchment paper. Repeat the steps until all 4 scoops are completely coated. Place back into the freezer for 2 more hours.
- Remove the coated ice cream just before serving. Drizzle 2 teaspoons of honey over each coated ice cream scoop. You can garnish the coated ice cream with canned whipped topping, Drizzle with the chocolate syrup and top with a maraschino cherry. Serve immediately.
Notes
Storage:
- To Store: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 days.
- You can substitute caramel topping for the chocolate syrup.
- You can lightly dust the whipped topping with ground cinnamon instead of drizzling with chocolate syrup.
- Feel free to wear plastic gloves when rolling the ice cream in the cereal coating to help prevent melting from the heat from your hands.
Nutrition
Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 207mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 31g | Vitamin A: 657IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 6mg