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No-Fry Fried Ice Cream

This No-Fry Fried Ice Cream combines vanilla ice cream rolled into balls and then dipped into a buttery, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cornflake topping. Finish it off with some chocolate or caramel sauce for a decadent treat!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Freezing 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 servings

Equipment

  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 quarts vanilla ice cream
  • 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2.5 cups crushed corn flakes
  • Optional: chocolate or caramel sauce, whipped cream and a cherry

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 
  • Using an ice cream scoop, scoop out 6-8 tennis-sized balls and place onto a parchment-lined tray.
  • Freeze the ice cream balls for at least 1 hour or until solid.
  • While the ice cream is freezing, crush the cornflakes in a plastic bag using a rolling pin or pulse them in a food processor until they become coarse crumbs.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the crushed cornflakes, sugar, and cinnamon.
  • Pour the melted butter into the mixing bowl and stir until well combined.
  • Place cornflake mixture on a baking sheet and bake for about 4-6 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Let cool for 15 minutes. 
  • Take out the frozen ice cream balls and roll them into the cornflake mixture until they are fully coated.
  • Place the coated ice cream balls back on the parchment-lined tray and freeze again for at least 1 hour or until solid.
  • Take the ice cream balls out of the freezer and drizzle on your favorite toppings if desired.
  • Serve and enjoy!
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