I have always been a huge fan of Mexican Fried Ice Cream. Done right it is absolutely heavenly but making it yourself isn’t all that much fun. I’m not a huge fan of frying anyway and since I’ve watched my mom make it and seen what a project it is, I haven’t attempted it myself. Instead I simply order it in a restaurant where I can enjoy the end result without the mess.
Browsing my latest Taste of Home cookbook I found this fabulous recipe for Mexican Ice Cream. It looked delicious and since there was no frying involved I thought it would be worth a try. The coolest part is the recipe was created by Ben Phipps, a 10 year old boy!
Mexican Ice Cream
Ingredients 4 servings
2 c. vanilla ice cream
2/3 c. Frosted Flakes crushed
(recipe originally called for 1/2 c. but I added more to even out the sugar mixture & I’m very happy I did)
1/4 c. sugar
1 t. cinnamon
honey to drizzle
Place four 1/2 cup scoops of ice cream on waxed paper lined baking sheet. I let my ice cream get a little too soft before creating and it melted some but they still tasted great. Freeze for 1 hour or until firm
Crush frosted flakes in a bag.
Add cinnamon and sugar and shake to mix.
Add coating mixture to shallow baking dish.
Shape ice cream scoops into a ball and roll in coating.
Drizzle honey on top. Sundae toppings would also be a great addition such as hot fudge or strawberry sauce, whipped cream and a cherry on top!
Have fun and enjoy this easy alternative to Mexican Fried Ice Cream. You’ll be amazed that the taste is almost identical. I am definitely going to make it again as it is absolutely fabulous!
You know I’ve never had fried ice cream but always wanted to try it. I would just make it myself but I’ve probably told you before, I try to avoid using hot oil for anything. With my luck I’d burn my house down. lol This looks really easy and tasty!
I had Fried Mexican Ice Cream once… It was so delicious! Thanks for the recipe… hopefully we can try it soon!
I had tried to fry a ice cream with my friends once. It was our college days.
And the bad taste we noticed after a naughty making I can never forget.At that time i never really knew how to make it,
Rather, thanks for recipe… I hope it will be better this time….
These look wonderful! They would be great for a family gathering.
I am trying this soon. One of the authentic Mexican restaurants down here actually uses Frosted Flakes in their Fried Ice Cream. I thought it was weird at first, but it tastes great! Thank you for the recipe.
I’ve never had fried ice cream either but this looks delish…and ice cream is MY weakness of all things.
I ate fried ice cream once and loved it. You know I’ll be trying this recipie. Thank you.
Yum!! Fried ice cream is the best. Thanks!
YUMMY!!!
This does look easy and good, thanks!
That looks yummy! Thanks for the recipe!