Delicious Deep Fried Ice Cream Balls
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Preparation Time: 9 hours
Total Time: 9 hours 5 minutes
Recipe Category: Frozen Desserts
Keywords: Dessert, Weeknight, Stove Top
Ingredients:
- 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups crushed cornflakes
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 489.2
- Fat: 25.4g
- Saturated Fat: 14.6g
- Cholesterol: 229mg
- Sodium: 207.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 57.6g
- Fiber: 2.6g
- Sugar: 51.1g
- Protein: 11.3g
Instructions:
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The night before you plan to make the deep fried ice cream balls, scoop the vanilla ice cream into balls, ensuring they are compact with no air pockets.
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Place the ice cream balls on a shallow pan lined with wax paper that fits in your freezer.
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Freeze the ice cream balls overnight or for at least 6 hours until they are completely firm.
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In a large ziplock bag, combine the crushed cornflakes, sugar, and ground cinnamon.
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In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
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Remove the frozen ice cream balls from the freezer and coat each ball thoroughly with the cornflake mixture. Ensure the entire surface of each ball is covered evenly.
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Dip each coated ice cream ball into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess egg to drip off.
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Roll the egg-coated ice cream ball again in the cornflake mixture, pressing gently to adhere the flakes to the surface. Ensure the ball is well-coated.
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Return the coated ice cream balls to the freezer and freeze for at least 2 hours, or until they are very firm.
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When ready to serve, heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer to a fairly high temperature.
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Carefully remove one frozen ice cream ball from the freezer and immediately place it into the hot oil. Fry for about 30 seconds, or until the outer shell just begins to brown. Be cautious not to fry too long, as the ice cream inside should remain frozen.
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Remove the deep fried ice cream ball from the oil using a slotted spoon and transfer it to a serving bowl.
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Serve immediately, topping with your favorite ingredients such as chocolate sauce, whipped cream, or cherries.
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The outer shell should be crispy and golden brown, while the ice cream inside remains deliciously frozen.
Recipe Notes:
- Ensure the ice cream balls are frozen solid before coating and frying to prevent them from melting too quickly in the hot oil.
- Use a deep fryer or a heavy-bottomed pot with enough oil to completely submerge the ice cream balls.
- Work quickly when coating and frying the ice cream balls to prevent them from thawing too much.
- Experiment with different toppings like caramel sauce, nuts, or sprinkles for added flavor and texture.
Enjoy this decadent treat that combines the creamy delight of ice cream with the satisfying crunch of a crispy shell—perfect for impressing guests or indulging in a special dessert at home!
