Deep Fried Ice Cream

Deep fried ice cream is a dessert that involves coating a scoop of ice cream in a batter and then frying it until the batter is golden brown and crispy.

The exact origin of this dessert is difficult to pinpoint definitively, but it’s likely a relatively recent invention, probably emerging in the 1990s or 2000s. While specific locations are hard to trace, it appears to have developed in the US. It’s more of a street food phenomenon than a formally documented culinary invention. It wasn’t part of standard ice cream shop menus, but rather developed through experimentation and popularity among food vendors, particularly in areas with large communities of both ice cream lovers and those who enjoy deep-fried foods.

Variations for Deep Fried Ice Cream

• Batter type: Different batters can be used, from simple pancake batter to more elaborate ones with spices or flavors like cinnamon, sugar, or chocolate chips.
• Ice cream flavor: Any flavor of ice cream can be used, although some are more popular choices than others (e.g., vanilla, chocolate, or even cookies and cream).
• Serving: Often served immediately with a dusting of powdered sugar, syrup, whipped cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.

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• Prep Time: 25 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Deep Fryer
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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Ice Cream

1 quart vanilla ice cream
1/4 cup whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups flaked coconut, finely chopped
2 cups finely crushed cornflakes
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Oil (for deep fat frying)

Caramel Sauce

1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup evaporated milk

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Instructions

Ice Cream

1. Using a 1/2 cup ice cream scoop, place 8 scoops of ice cream on a baking sheet. Cover and freeze for 2 hours or until firm.
2. In a bowl, combine whipping cream and vanilla extract
3. In another bowl, combine coconut, cornflakes and cinnamon.
4. Remove ice cream from freezer; wearing plastic gloves, shape ice cream into balls. Dip balls into whipping cream mixture, then roll in coconut mixture, making sure to coat entire surface.
5. Place coated balls on a baking sheet, cover and freeze for at least 3 hours or until firm.
6. Meanwhile, make Caramel Sauce.
7. Heat oil in an electric skillet or deep fat fryer to 375 degrees F.
8. Fry ice cream balls until golden, about 30 seconds.
9. Drain on paper towels.
10. Serve immediately with whipped cream, if desired, and Caramel Sauce.

Caramel Sauce

1. Heat sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium heat until partially melted and golden, stirring occasionally.
2. Add butter.
3. Gradually add milk, stirring constantly.
4. Cook and stir for 8 minutes, or until sauce is thick and golden; keep warm.