Crunchy Fried Ice Cream Delight

Elevate your dessert game with this exquisite Crunchy Fried Ice Cream Delight. A luscious scoop of your favorite ice cream is enveloped in a crispy, golden crust, creating a harmonious blend of textures that will leave your taste buds craving more. Finish it off with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar and a drizzle of caramel or chocolate fudge sauce for a truly indulgent experience.

Ingredients

Ingredients
1	pint ice cream, any flavor
1	loaf sliced white bread, crusts removed
6	to 8 cups canola oil, for frying
1	cup sugar
2	teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions

• Preparation

  1. Place a plate or sheet pan in the freezer and let it chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  2. Using a large ice cream scoop, make balls of ice cream and place them on the sheet pan then return them to the freezer.
  3. Cut the crusts off the sliced bread and using about 2 slices per ice cream ball, form the bread around the ice cream using your hands to pack it like a snowball. This works best if you turn 1 piece of the bread so that it is not directly over the other, so that you have 8 corners, like a star. Once it's completely covered, return it to the freezer.

• Frying

  1. In a medium saucepan, heat 3 inches of canola oil to 365 degrees F.
  2. Drop the covered ice cream balls, one at a time, into the hot oil and fry, turning occasionally so they color evenly, until golden brown on all sides.
  3. Remove from oil and briefly drain on paper towels.

• Finishing Touches and Serving

  1. Stir together the sugar and cinnamon.
  2. Coat fried ice cream in the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  3. Serve immediately. For an extra touch of decadence, drizzle with caramel or chocolate fudge sauce.

Aug 15, 2024