GRAHAM CRACKER FRIED ICE CREAM

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This was a dessert I used to order at my favorite Mexican restaurant. I couldn't believe you could fry ice cream, but this recipe is delicious proof. Top it with honey, caramel ice cream topping or whipped cream.-Kay Higgins, Madawaska, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

Ingredients

3 cups vanilla ice cream
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1-1/4 cups finely crushed graham crackers
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Using a 1/2-cup ice cream scoop, place six scoops of ice cream on a baking sheet. Freeze. , Place heavy cream in a shallow bowl. Combine cracker crumbs and cinnamon in another shallow bowl. Dip ice cream balls in cream, then roll in crumb mixture. Cover and freeze for at least 1 hour. Refrigerate remaining cream and set aside remaining crumb mixture., Roll ice cream balls again in cream, then coat again with crumbs. Freeze for 15 minutes. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry ice cream balls for 10-15 seconds or until lightly browned. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 22g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.