Ingredients
Ice Cream
- Half gallon vanilla ice cream
Cornflake Coating
- 5 cups corn flakes cereal
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
Toppings
- Chocolate sauce
- Caramel sauce
- Whipped cream
- Maraschino cherries
Instructions
- Prepare Ice Cream Balls: Prepare 6 large pieces of plastic wrap. Scoop out the ice cream onto each sheet, creating 6 mounds approximately 2 ½ inches in size, roughly 1 ⅓ cups per mound. Wrap each mound tightly in plastic wrap, shaping them into balls with flat bottoms by gently pressing. If the ice cream softens too quickly, place the wrapped mounds in the freezer as you go. Arrange the wrapped ice cream balls on a baking sheet and freeze until solid, about 1 hour.
- Crush Corn Flakes: Using a food processor or placing the corn flakes into a ziplock bag and crushing with a rolling pin, break the corn flakes into small pieces. Set aside.
- Make Cornflake Coating: In a medium skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Once melted, stir in the crushed corn flakes, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract. Stir continuously and cook the mixture for about 2 minutes until it deepens in color and gives off a toasty aroma. Remove from heat and transfer to a shallow bowl.
- Coat Ice Cream Balls: You can roll the ice cream balls in the warm cornflake mixture immediately or allow the mixture to cool completely before coating. Roll each ice cream ball thoroughly in the cornflake coating, pressing gently with your hands to ensure it sticks well.
- Serve or Store: Serve the coated fried ice cream immediately with chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, whipped cream, and maraschino cherries as desired. Alternatively, keep the coated balls in the freezer until ready to serve to maintain their texture and chill.
Notes
- Work quickly when shaping the ice cream balls to prevent melting.
- Use plastic wrap tightly to help hold the shape of the ice cream balls.
- For extra crunch, double coat the ice cream by repeating the coating step.
- This dessert is best enjoyed immediately after coating, but can be stored in the freezer for a short time.
- Feel free to customize toppings to your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
