Here’s a complete big recipe write-up for the delicious dessert in your image: Mexican Fried Ice Cream 🍨🍫 – a crispy, warm, golden shell wrapped around cold, creamy ice cream, drizzled with chocolate.

🍨 Mexican Fried Ice Cream Recipe

🌟 Introduction

Mexican Fried Ice Cream is a dessert that combines two irresistible contrasts: hot and cold, crunchy and creamy, sweet and slightly savory. It’s a ball of vanilla ice cream that’s coated in a crispy layer of crushed cornflakes or cookies, then quickly fried (or oven-baked for a lighter version) to create a golden shell without melting the inside. Drizzled with chocolate or caramel sauce and sometimes topped with whipped cream, this dessert is a favorite in many Mexican restaurants.

🥄 Ingredients

1 quart vanilla ice cream (or your favorite flavor)
3 cups crushed cornflakes (or cookie crumbs)
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil)
Chocolate sauce or caramel sauce (for drizzling)
Whipped cream (optional)
Cherries, nuts, or sprinkles (for garnish)

👩‍🍳 Instructions & Methods

Preparation (Formation of Ice Cream Balls)

Scoop the ice cream into firm balls using an ice cream scooper.
Place them on a tray lined with parchment paper and freeze for at least 2–3 hours until solid.

Coating

Crush cornflakes (or cookies) until fine but still a little crunchy.
Mix sugar and cinnamon into the crumbs.
Beat eggs with milk in a bowl.

Dipping & Freezing

Roll each frozen ice cream ball in the crumb mixture, then dip it into the egg mixture, and roll again in the crumbs for a thick coating.
Place coated ice cream balls back in the freezer for another 2 hours (this prevents melting during frying).

Frying Method

Heat oil in a deep fryer or pot to 375°F (190°C).
Fry each coated ice cream ball for 15–20 seconds until golden brown and crispy.
Remove quickly and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.

Serving

Place on a dessert plate, drizzle with chocolate or caramel sauce, top with whipped cream, and garnish with cherries or nuts. Serve immediately!

📜 History

Fried ice cream is believed to have originated in the United States in the 1960s and became especially popular in Mexican restaurants in the 1980s. Though many cultures have variations (Japan, China, and even Italian cuisine have versions of fried ice cream), the Mexican-style version with cornflakes and cinnamon became iconic in Tex-Mex dining.

💎 Benefits

Texture Play: Combines crispy, creamy, hot, and cold sensations.
Customizable: You can use any flavor of ice cream and coatings.
Fun Dessert: A perfect show-stopping sweet treat for parties.
Energy Boost: High in carbohydrates and sugar – perfect for celebrations.

🏗 Formation (How it Comes Together)

Ice cream → Scooped & frozen solid.
Cornflakes + cinnamon + sugar → Crunchy coating.
Egg dip → Helps crumbs stick.
Quick fry → Crispy outside, frozen creamy inside.

👫 Lovers of This Dessert

Kids: Love the crunchy sweet surprise.
Sweet Lovers: Can’t resist the chocolate drizzle and whipped cream.
Food Adventurers: Enjoy the contrast of hot & cold in one bite.
Party Hosts: Perfect for impressing guests with a restaurant-style treat.

🥗 Nutrition (Approx. per serving, without toppings)

Calories: ~380 kcal
Carbohydrates: 40 g
Protein: 6 g
Fat: 20 g
Sugar: 28 g
Fiber: 2 g

(Note: Varies with toppings and ice cream flavor)

🎯 Conclusion

Mexican Fried Ice Cream is a delightful combination of crispy and creamy, hot and cold, rich and refreshing. It’s a dessert that not only tastes amazing but also creates a moment of joy and surprise with every bite.

💖 Lovers of fried ice cream will always say: “One bite is never enough!”

Would you like me to also give you a no-fry (oven or air fryer) version of this recipe for a healthier option?