The secret to making perfect fried ice cream is to prepare the ice cream balls ahead of time and freeze them at least 24 hours before frying.
FRIED I CE CREAM
MAKES 8 SERVINGS
1 qt. favorite vanilla ice cream
1 cup finely chopped nuts
3 cups finely crushed
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 egg
7 cups vegetable oil
Favorite sundae sauce or topping
Whipped cream or whipped topping, optional
1.Place a shallow metal pan or baking sheet in freezer 15 minutes. Set ice cream out to soften slightly.
2.Remove pan from freezer. Using a 4 oz. or
3.In a medium bowl, stir together crushed cornflakes and cinnamon. Break egg into another bowl, and beat well with a fork. Remove balls from freezer and roll each in egg, then roll in crumb mixture to thoroughly coat. Return balls to baking pan; cover and freeze at least 24 hours.
4.Just before serving, pour oil into deep fryer. Set fryer temperature to 375”F/19O”C. Prepare dessert plates or cups by drizzling each with favorite sundae sauce. Top a wire cooling rack with paper towels.
5.When oil reaches temperature, remove 3 ice cream balls from freezer. With fryer basket in highest position, add 3 ice cream balls to basket. Close lid, lower filled basket into oil and fry, about
30 seconds, until crisp and golden brown. Using a metal slotted spoon, remove balls from basket to paper
6.Return oil to temperature before repeating procedure with next 3 ice cream balls, then with the final 2 ice cream balls. If desired, serve with whipped cream or whipped topping.