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    Home » Food

    Surprisingly Easy “Fried” Ice Cream

    By Debi 12 Comments

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    This recipe is sponsored by Honey Bunches of Oats. All thoughts are my own.

    I have a thing for fair food. I love it. Corn dogs, funnel cake, fried Oreos, fried ice cream, pass the junk and I am a happy girl.  But sadly, because I have no will zero will power, I have to be careful. I over indulge and then feel lousy. Since I have learned to make a few fair favorites at home, I am learning that I can have my treats without being at the fair.

    Surprisingly Easy “Fried” Ice Cream

    Surprisingly Easy Fried Ice Cream

    Honey Bunches of Oats recently shared their version of fried ice cream with me and not only is it so simple to make at home, it is healthier too.

    “Fried” Ice Cream with Cinnamon-Chocolate Sauce Ingredients

    Prep Time: 30 minutes

    Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

    Serves 4, 1 ice cream ball each

    Ingredients

    “Fried” Ice cream:

    1 cup Honey Bunches of Oats Almond cereal

    1/2 cup shredded coconut

    1/4 teaspoon chili powder

    1 Tablespoon vegetable oil

    2 cups vanilla ice cream

    Cinnamon-Chocolate Sauce:  

    1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

    3 Tablespoons heavy cream

    1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

    Directions

    1. Place the cereal in a bowl and crush it up. It works well using the back of a spoon or your hands. Add in the coconut and chili powder.

    Surprisingly Easy Fried Ice Cream, cereal mixture

    2. In a skillet, heat up the oil. Toast the cereal mixture until golden brown, which takes about 5 minutes.  Remove from the heat, and let it cool completely.

    3. Scoop out 4 servings, about a 1/2 cup each. Form into balls, place on a tray or plate and put back into the freezer for 30 minutes.

    Surprisingly Easy Fried Ice Cream, coated ice cream

    4. Take the ice cream balls out of the freezer and roll it into the Honey Bunches of Oats mixture.Then place them back in the freezer for 30 more minutes

    5.  When you are ready to serve, make the chocolate sauce. To make the sauce add the chocolate chips, cinnamon and heavy cream into a microwave safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Stir to combine.

    6. Drizzle the chocolate sauce over the ice cream, add whipped cream if desired, and enjoy.

    Surprisingly Easy Fried Ice Cream, finished

    Let’s just say these ice cream balls never stood a chance. The girls and I devoured them while having a movie day at the house. Also, if you don’t have the patience to wait for everything to freeze, the cereal coating makes a great ice cream topping sprinkled on top.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Michele

      July 27, 2015 at 8:30 pm

      Oh me of no patience would or will definitely be buying a box of Honey Bunches of Oats and using it as a sprinkled topping for ice cream!

      Reply
      • Debi

        July 28, 2015 at 9:15 am

        That is what happened to me. I toasted the cereal and coconut and put the balls in the freezer. That is why I started sprinkling the cereal on the plain ice cream. Oh so good.

        Reply
    2. Robin Rue (@massholemommy)

      July 27, 2015 at 9:07 pm

      Fried ice cream is one of my favorites. This sounds nom.

      Reply
    3. Michelle F.

      July 27, 2015 at 9:12 pm

      That looks so good! I love that you used the cereal as the coating.

      Reply
    4. Heather

      July 27, 2015 at 10:26 pm

      That looks so good! Man its been like ages since I’ve had fried ice cream! I love to know I can make it here at home!

      Reply
    5. Debra

      July 27, 2015 at 11:32 pm

      I have always wanted to try this! Sounds delicious!

      Reply
    6. Claudia Krusch

      July 28, 2015 at 9:58 am

      This looks soo good! I’ve never had one of those, but it sure looks delicious!

      Reply
    7. Lexie Lane

      July 28, 2015 at 12:15 pm

      I always wondered how fried ice cream was made. Now I know and it looks great! I will have to try this!

      Reply
    8. Caitlin

      July 28, 2015 at 2:53 pm

      Now this is my kind of recipe!

      Reply
    9. Kristin

      July 28, 2015 at 11:51 pm

      Oh my goodness that looks so decadently delicious! Drooling!

      Reply
    10. Scarlet

      July 31, 2015 at 6:07 pm

      I love that it’s so easy to make such a delicious dessert! Using cereal on top is such a great idea!

      Reply
    11. The Little Tourist

      August 13, 2015 at 11:25 am

      These look so delicious! Thanks for sharing 😉

      Reply

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