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Fried Ice Cream

This fried ice cream is made with balls of vanilla ice cream coated in egg white, rolled in corn flakes, then quickly fried for a heavenly dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: U.S., American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 quart vanilla ice cream
  • 3 large egg whites
  • 3 cups corn flakes crushed
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

  1. Scoop the vanilla ice cream into eight ½-cup balls and freeze for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until fully solid.
  2. In a small bowl, beat the egg whites until frothy but not stiff.
  3. Crush the corn flakes into fine crumbs and spread them on a plate to create the crispy coating.
  4. Dip each frozen ice cream ball into the egg whites, then roll in the cornflake crumbs until fully coated.
  5. Return the coated balls to the freezer for 30 minutes to firm up before frying.
  6. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot or fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  7. Fry each ice cream ball for 10–15 seconds, or until golden and crisp.
  8. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towels, and serve immediately with your favorite toppings.
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