Mexican Deep Fried Ice Cream Recipes

FRIED ICE CREAM RECIPE

Steps:

• Scoop the ice cream into 1/2 cup balls and freeze for one hour, until firm.
• In a shallow dish, whisk together the crushed cornflakes and cinnamon. In another shallow dish, beat the egg whites until frothy.
• Dip each of the ice cream balls in the egg whites, then roll in the cornflakes, coating the ice cream completely. Repeat once more, dipping first in the egg whites and then again in the cornflakes, coating completely.
• Return the ice cream balls to the freezer and freeze until solid, 2-3 hours.
• When ready to serve, heat the oil in a heavy bottomed pot to 375 degrees. Using a slotted spoon, add the ice cream balls to the hot oil. Cook 10-15 seconds, until golden, turning to ensure both sides get browned.
• Let the ice cream balls drain on paper towels for 1-2 minutes, then serve immediately with whipped cream and berries, drizzled with honey.

THE ORIGINAL CHI-CHI'S MEXICAN FRIED ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Form 4 oz. of French vanilla into a ball.
• Roll the ball of ice cream in the cinnamon sugar mixture until completely coated.
• Roll in corn flake crumbs till coated.
• Place in the freezer to harden.
• Place the hardened ice cream ball in a fry basket and deep fry for 2 seconds at 350 degrees fahrenheit.
• FOR THE SHERBET GLASS(the early years):.
• Put a dollop of whip cream in the bottom of the glass.
• Place the fried ice cream ball on top of the dollop.
• Drizzle a small amount of honey over the top of the ice cream ball.
• Place 8 whip cream rosettes around the ice cream ball and one on top.
• Top with a maraschino cherry.
• Enjoy!
• FOR THE TORTILLA (the later years):.
• Deep fry a tortilla flat until crispy.
• Sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture.
• Follow the instructions for the sherbet glass.
• Enjoy!

MEXICAN FRIED ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Place nine 3-in. scoops of ice cream on a baking sheet. Freeze for 1 hour or until firm. , In a shallow bowl, combine cornflake crumbs and cinnamon. Roll ice cream balls in crumb mixture. Place on baking sheet; freeze overnight. Wrap each scoop separately in plastic wrap; transfer to a freezer bag. May be frozen for up to 2 months., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Unwrap ice cream; fry one scoop at a time for 8-10 seconds. Place in chilled bowls; serve immediately. Top with honey and whipped topping if desired.

FRIED ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Scoop ice cream into 8 - 1/2 cup sized balls. Place on baking sheet and freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
• In a shallow dish, combine cornflakes and cinnamon. In another dish, beat egg whites until foamy. Roll ice cream balls in egg whites, then in cornflakes, covering ice cream completely. Repeat if necessary. Freeze again until firm, 3 hours.
• In deep fryer or large, heavy saucepan, heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Using a basket or slotted spoon, fry ice cream balls 1 or 2 at a time, for 10 to 15 seconds, until golden. Drain quickly on paper towels and serve immediately.

MEXICAN ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Place four 1/2-cup scoops of ice cream on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 1 hour or until firm., In a shallow bowl, combine the cornflake crumbs, sugar and cinnamon. Roll ice cream in crumb mixture to coat. Freeze until serving. Drizzle each serving with 1 tablespoon honey.

MEXICAN FRIED ICE CREAM DESSERT

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F.
• In 10-inch skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add almonds; cook and stir 3 minutes. Stir in crushed cereal, coconut and brown sugar. Press in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish. Bake 5 minutes. Place in freezer 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, remove ice cream from freezer to soften. In large bowl, mix ice cream and cinnamon. Spread over top of cooled crust. Cover and freeze 8 hours before serving. Cut into 5 rows by 3 rows.

MEXICAN DEEP FRIED ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Start this dish one day before serving it.
• To make ice cream balls, put cornflakes in shallow dish.
• Form about 12 ice cream balls with your hands, using 4 to 5 ounces of ice cream.
• Each ice cream ball should be about the size of a baseball.
• Roll balls in cornflakes until thoroughly coated.
• This will provide insulation from the heat. Insert 1 cinnamon stick into each ice cream ball, then place on cookie sheet.
• Cover tightly with plastic wrap and freeze overnight.
• Ice cream must be rock hard in order to prepare this dish.
• Open beer and let sit out overnight to become flat.
• On the second day, make batter.
• Mix flour and sugar in large bowl. In another bowl, combine egg yolks with 1/4 cup oil and 3 cups flattened beer.
• Mix well.
• In another bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
• This is best to do in copper bowl.
• Combine beer and flour mixtures; mix until thick dough is formed.
• Fold in egg whites.
• Batter should be thick, but if it is elastic dribble more flat beer into it and mix until desired consistency is achieved.
• If batter is too thin, it won't stay on the ice cream ball.
• Batter is good for three days, but may separate.
• If it separates prior to use, whisk to desired consistency.
• To prepare, put 6 inches of oil in deep fry pan or large pot and heat to 375 degrees. Gently coat ice cream ball with batter, being careful not to pull cinnamon stick out of ball.
• When balls are coated, gently drop into oil, one at a time, being careful not to let balls stick to sides of pan or frying basket. Submerge balls completely by holding onto cinnamon stick.
• Balls are done when golden brown, about 1 to 11/2 minutes.
• As ice cream balls are fried, set each aside to drain on multiple thickness of paper towels until all are done.
• Before serving, pour honey over top of each ball, then sprinkle with cinnamon sugar and pipe whipped cream around the base.
• Serve immediately with tortilla chips.
• Makes 12 servings.

MEXICAN "FRIED" ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Scoop out ice cream into small bowls. Crush corn cereal in your hands (or in a re-sealable plastic bag) and top the ice cream. Sprinkle with cinnamon and drizzle with honey.