Fried Ice Cream

Fried ice cream is something of an acquired taste. But I’ve ‘acquired’ it :D and hence it’s here to stay on my recipe-ent section. But before you turn away and say “yuck”, try it first. You might just be surprised.


You will need:

1/2 litre Vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup Cornstarch
2 tbsps Refined flour (maida)
2 tbsps Powdered sugar
1/4 tsp Vanilla essence
1/4 tsp Cinnamon powder
2½ cups Corn flakes (crushed)
4-5 Walnut kernels (crushed)
Oil to deep fry


Preparation method:

1. Prepare a batter of coating consistency, with cornstarch, refined flour, powdered sugar, vanilla essence and cinnamon powder

2. In a large plate mix together crushed cornflakes and crushed walnuts

3. Divide the ice cream into four scoops

4. Quickly dip each in prepared batter

5. Roll each ball in cornflakes mixture so that the balls are coated generously

6. Place them on a freezer safe plate in a way that they don’t touch each other

7. Return them to the freezer for two hours or until frozen solid

8. Heat sufficient oil in a wok

9. Remove the ice cream balls from the freezer

10. Fry the ice cream balls one at a time for fifteen seconds or till golden brown
(here’s where you have to be very quick and VERY careful. If you fry for too long the whole thing will melt, leaving you with an unholy mess in your hands.)

11. Drain on absorbent paper

12. Serve immediately.