Skip the frying and enjoy this no fry Easy Fried Ice Cream with much less fuss at home. Drizzle with chocolate syrup and a dollop of whipped cream, then finish with the infamous cherry on top.

Easy Fried Ice Cream Recipe

When dining out, I don’t often order dessert after my meal. Primarily because, I’m typically pleasantly stuffed from a delicious meal that I didn’t have to make. Total bonus, that last part by the way. Often when I do eat dessert out, it’s an event all on its own. There are exceptions to every rule. After a meal at our favorite Mexican eateries, it’s hard not to order a creamy flan, like this recipe from She Wears Many Hats or a heaping helping of fried ice cream to share. The later typically wins out. How to make Easy Fried Ice Cream: (Scroll down for full printable recipe.)

Prepare Pan – Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
Cornflakes – Place cornflakes in a plastic storage back and finely crush using a rolling pin, or similar.
Coconut – Pulse coconut in a food processor to chop finely. Add to bag with cornflakes along with sugar and cinnamon. Seal and shake to combine. Add butter, shake to coat.
Spread in a single layer on the large baking sheet.
Toast – Toast in the oven for 8-12 minutes, stirring periodically for even cooking. Set aside to cool.
Ice Cream – Use a 1/2 cup regular ice cream scoop to form balls, shaping with your hands into rounds. Place on a wax paper lined baking sheet and into the freezer to set for at least 30 minutes.
Assemble – Roll ice cream balls in cooled cornflake-coconut coating, placing back onto pan.
Freeze – Place back into the freezer just until firm and re-frozen 30-60 minutes.
Serve – Serve drizzled with hot fudge or caramel sauce sauce with whipped cream and a cherry, if desired.

How to Make the Best Easy Fried Ice Cream Recipe

If you order fried ice cream at a Mexican restaurant, they actually do fry the ice cream. You can get the same taste a lot simpler with less clean-up, by roasting the crispy coating in the oven instead. This is the ultimate unfried fried ice cream!

Ingredients you’ll need to make homemade Fried Ice Cream: Premium vanilla ice cream, cornflakes, coconut, melted butter, granulated sugar, cinnamon, hot fudge sauce, whipped topping (or fresh whipped cream), and maraschino cherries.
Kitchen tools you’ll need: One sheet pan, large ice cream scoop, measuring cups and spoons, small bowl and food processor.
I make this with vanilla ice cream which is classic. You could make it with any flavor you enjoy, so have fun and get creative.
I use a standard size ice cream scoop for this recipe. You can make these smaller or larger, depending on your preference.
Before rolling the frozen ice cream scoops in the coating, allow ample time for the coating to completely cool so the ice cream doesn’t begin to melt.
The coconut adds a nuttiness to the flavor of the coating without overtaking the flavor. If the brand used has long shreds, pulse it in a food processor a few times to chop before roasting.
You can top this Easy Fried Ice Cream with homemade hot fudge,or a generous drizzle of bourbon praline pecan sauce. To simplify, you could use a purchased hot fudge or chocolate sauce, strawberry or caramel syrup.
If you’d like to make your own whipped cream you can! To do so, chill the bowl and beaters in the freezer for 15-20 minutes. Once chilled, to the bowl add 2 cups heavy cream and 1-2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Whip with an electric mixer on medium-high speed gradually adding 1/4-1/3 cup granulated sugar. Beat until stiff peaks form, don’t overbeat. Chill until serving. Fresh cream should be used the day it’s made.
These Fried Ice Cream balls can be kept in the freezer for up to one month in an airtight container.

More Easy Ice Cream Recipes to Make

Homemade Rocky Road Ice Cream.
No ice cream machine needed to make this Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream.
Two of my favorite desserts collide in this Banana Pudding Ice Cream.
This Red White and Blue Ice Cream Cake is perfect for any Patriotic celebration.
This Turtle Ice Cream Pie is ideal for make ahead desserts making.
Sweet and Salty Pretzel Ice Cream Sandwiches are a two bite sweet treat.

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