Chinese Fried Ice Cream Recipe
Chinese Fried Ice Cream Recipe is a crispy, sweet and fun dessert. It has a hot crunchy shell outside with cold creamy ice cream inside.
Ingredients
- 4 scoops vanilla ice cream or any flavor you like
- 2 cups cornflakes crushed
- 1 cup shredded coconut optional
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- Oil for deep frying
- Honey chocolate syrup, or caramel (for topping)
- Whipped cream and cherries optional garnish
Instructions
Step 1:
- Scoop ice cream into 4 round balls. Place on a tray and freeze until very firm, about 2 hours.
Step 2:
- Crush cornflakes and mix with shredded coconut in a bowl.
Step 3:
- Beat eggs with sugar and flour in another bowl.
Step 4:
- Roll each ice cream ball in the egg mixture.
Step 5:
- Coat ice cream with crushed cornflakes and coconut mix.
Step 6:
- Place coated ice cream back in the freezer for at least 1 hour.
Step 7:
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or skillet to 375°F (190°C).
Step 8:
- Using tongs, fry each ice cream ball for 10–15 seconds until golden.
Step 9:
- Remove quickly and drain on paper towels.
Step 10:
- Top with honey, syrup, whipped cream or cherries before serving.
Notes
- Freeze ice cream balls very firm before frying.
- Double coat the ice cream for extra crunch.
- Fry one ball at a time to avoid melting.
- Use flavored cornflakes for unique taste.
- Serve right away for best texture.