CORNFLAKE FRIED ICE CREAM

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Make this Mexican restaurant-style dessert at home! Drizzle hot fudge or caramel on top of this crunchy, creamy frozen treat. -Ronda Weirich, Plains, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup vanilla ice cream
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, divided
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
3/4 cup crushed frosted cornflakes
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Oil for deep-fat frying
Whipped cream

Steps:

Using a 1/2-cup ice cream scoop, form two scoops of ice cream. Cover and freeze for 1 hour or until firm. In a small bowl, whisk 2 tablespoons cream and 1/8 teaspoon vanilla. In a shallow bowl, combine cornflakes and cinnamon. Dip scoops into cream mixture; roll in cornflakes. Set aside remaining cornflakes. Cover and freeze for 1 hour or until firm. , In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining cream and vanilla. Dip scoops into cream mixture; roll in remaining cereal mixture. Cover and freeze for 1 hour or until firm. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry each ice cream ball for 12-15 seconds or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 138mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.