Casa Gallardo: Fried Ice Cream

Fried ice cream was Casa Gallardo's most popular dessert. It was topped with honey and whipped cream, but for fifty cents extra, you could add hot chocolate fudge sauce.

Roll ice cream balls in crumb mixture Fried ice cream with fudge sauce

Fried Ice Cream

Source: Ann Gallardo

Yield: 9 servings


Ingredients

  • 1/2 gallon French vanilla ice cream, softened

  • 3 cups crushed cornflakes

  • 4 tsp ground cinnamon

  • Oil for deep frying

  • Honey

  • Whipped topping


Preparation

Place nine 3-inch scoops of ice cream on a baking sheet. Freeze for 1 hour or until firm.

In a shallow bowl, combine cornflake crumbs and cinnamon. Roll ice cream balls in crumb mixture. Place on baking sheet; freeze overnight. Wrap each scoop separately in plastic wrap; transfer to freezer bag. May be frozen for up to two months.

In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees. Unwrap ice cream; fry one scoop at a time for 8-10 seconds. Place in chilled bowls; serve immediately. Top with honey and whipped cream.


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