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Mexican fried ice cream dessert

Mexican Fried Ice Cream Recipe: Crunchy, Creamy, No Fry Needed

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  • Author: Clarice
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Mexican fried ice cream with a crunchy cinnamon-cornflake crust, creamy vanilla center, and classic toppings—no deep fryer required.


Ingredients

Scale

3 cups crushed cornflakes

1 stick unsalted butter

¾ cup granulated sugar

1.5 quarts vanilla ice cream

½2 tsp ground cinnamon

⅓ cup honey

Chocolate syrup

Caramel syrup (optional)

Whipped cream

Maraschino cherries


Instructions

1. Let ice cream sit out until soft.

2. Toast crushed cornflakes and sugar in butter for 5 minutes.

3. Cool the mixture completely.

4. Press ⅓ of the cornflake mix into bottom of a 9×13 pan.

5. Stir cinnamon into softened ice cream.

6. Spread ice cream over crust layer.

7. Top with remaining cornflake mix, press gently.

8. Drizzle honey over top and freeze at least 6 hours.

9. Cut into squares and serve with toppings.


Notes

Let dessert sit out for 5 minutes before serving for easier slicing.

Use high-quality ice cream for best texture and flavor.

Try variations like horchata flavor or spicy chocolate topping.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 28g
  • Sodium: 105mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 43g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg