Mexican Fried Ice Cream
Mexican Fried Ice Cream is a delightful dessert that combines the creaminess of vanilla ice cream with a crunchy shell made of crispy tortilla and cinnamon sugar. This fun treat is perfect for sharing and will impress your family and friends.
Equipment
- 1 Deep fryer or large pot
- 1 Slotted spoon
- 1 Ice cream scoop
- 1 Small bowl
- 1 Rolling pin
- 1 Baking sheet
- 1 Plastic wrap
Ingredients
- 1 cup vanilla ice cream About 4 scoops in total.
- 4 pieces corn tortillas
- 2 cups vegetable oil For frying.
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ cup granulated sugar For cinnamon sugar mixture.
- as desired optional whipped cream For serving.
- as desired optional chocolate sauce For serving.
- as desired optional chopped nuts For garnish.
Instructions
- Scoop out the vanilla ice cream into 4 rounded balls, about ¼ cup each. Place them on a baking sheet lined with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 15 minutes until firm.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon and sugar. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F (190°C).
- While the oil is heating, take each corn tortilla and use a rolling pin to flatten them slightly. This will help them wrap around the ice cream better.
- Carefully wrap a tortilla around each frozen scoop of ice cream. Make sure to cover the ice cream completely. You can trim the tortillas if needed and press the edges to seal.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully lower each wrapped ice cream into the oil. Fry for about 10-15 seconds until the tortilla is golden brown and crispy. Do not overcrowd the pot; fry them in batches if necessary.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried ice cream from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Immediately sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the fried ice cream while they are still warm.
- Serve the fried ice cream with whipped cream, chocolate sauce, and chopped nuts if desired.
Notes
Ensure that the ice cream is frozen solid before frying; this will prevent it from melting during cooking. You can experiment with different ice cream flavors for variety. For a touch of extra flavor, consider adding a drizzle of honey over the top before serving.