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Fried Ice Cream

November 25, 2013 by overtimecook 46 Comments

The ultimate fried treat is the one that sounds almost too good to be true: fried ice cream!

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You know how I describe to you, about once or twice a week, in as much detail as I can, delicious foods that I made, that I think you should make too? Sometimes it’s really easy, sometimes less so. But this is the first time that I am sitting at my computer typing, deleting and retyping, completely at a loss for words. I want to describe fried ice cream to you, but how should I describe the best thing I ever ate?

Ok, let’s take a step back.

I love ice cream. In my mind, it is never too late, too cold, to early or too soon to eat ice cream. So creating a recipe that improves upon what is likely my favorite food isn’t an easy feat. And in order to do that, I partnered up with the folks over at Klein’s Ice Cream. Klein’s ice cream is the stuff I grew up on, and it’s also the creamy goodness that I turn to in the freezer aisle to get my fix.

Making ice cream might be simple, but making delicious ice cream isn’t so. When I grab a container of Klein’s Classic ice cream off the shelf, I know I am getting a high quality and delicious product. Because at Klein’s, making their delicious classic ice cream starts with the freshest ingredients – think cream just hours from being produced at the farm – and it shows – in your bowl! Or in the case of this recipe, it shows in this delightful fried ice cream that will give your tastebuds a party.

No, I am totally not kidding. Fried Ice Cream. It sounds too good to be true, or perhaps not even possible, but let me tell you – it’s totally possible, it’s doable, it’s not that hard, and it. is. worth. it. There’s a completely magical element to eating a hot, crunchy, deep fried coating around creamy, frozen ice cream. If you’ve never tried it, go buy some Klein’s Classic ice cream, grab your frying pan and lets get started!

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Fried Ice Cream
Author: Miriam Pascal, OvertimeCook.com
 
Ingredients
  • 1 56 ounce container Klein’s Vanilla Ice Cream
  • 3 cups crushed corn flakes*
  • 1 ½ cups vanilla sandwich cookie crumbs*
  • 3 Tablespoons sugar
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • canola oil, for frying
Note: you want the corn flakes and cookies crushed, and almost crumbs, but there should still be some texture.
Instructions
Important Note:
  1. The trick to success with this recipe is the time in the freezer, which allows the ice cream to freeze until it’s completely solid – don’t be tempted to skimp on the time or you will regret it. Rather, plan ahead. (I have some frozen ice cream balls in my freezer waiting for my family chanukah party!)
To prepare the ice cream balls:
  1. Scoop the Klein’s ice cream into large scoops (this is best done with a large ice cream scooper) and place in a 9×13 pan. Cover the pan tightly and freeze for at least an hour, until ice cream scoops are firm.
  2. Meanwhile, prepare the coating: combine crushed corn flakes, cookie crumbs and sugar in a mixing bowl.
  3. Remove the frozen ice cream scoops from the freezer. One at a time, dip a scoop into the crumb mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and then back into the crumb mixture. Make sure that the ice cream is completely covered in crumbs, or it won’t fry properly. As you work, you can form the scoops into neat balls, if you prefer, for a nicer presentation. Repeat with all of the scoops, working quickly so they don’t melt too much.
  4. Place the coated ice cream balls back into the freezer. Freeze them for at least 2 hours, until the balls are completely firm.
To fry the ice cream:
  1. When ready to fry the ice cream: heat about 3 inches of oil in a small pot to 400 degrees. If you don’t have a thermometer, test the oil by dipping a wooden toothpick into it. When the oil bubbles immediately around the toothpick, it’s hot enough.
Tips:
  1. Remove the ice cream from the freezer seconds before frying. Do not let it sit out at all, or it will get too soft. Working with one ice cream ball at a time, gently lower it into the hot oil. Fry it for about 30 seconds until golden brown. Do NOT fry too long. Serve immediately, while the crumb coating is hot and crunchy, but the ice cream is still frozen.
Optional garnish:
  1. Top with whipped cream and chocolate syrup.
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Disclaimer: I was compensated by Klein’s Ice Cream for developing and photographing this recipe. All opinions, including my overwhelming love for ice cream are my own. 

Fried Ice Cream

Thanks for stopping by folks! I really hope you try this recipe so you understand why I spent all this time *gushing* about its awesomeness. And stop by my friends at Klein’s on Facebook and give them a like. Tell them I sent you! -Miriam  PS – make sure to come back soon – I have a ton of amazing chanukah recipes to share with you!

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Filed Under: Cheesecake/Dairy Desserts, Dessert, Donuts/Fried Treats, Frozen Treats, Hanukkah, Holiday Tagged With: chanukah, dessert, fried, fried ice cream, hanukkah, ice cream


Comments

  1. Tali Simon @ More Quiche, Please says

    November 25, 2013 at 7:39 am

    Wait, so you really sampled this one? They look and sound amazing. I wish I was coming to your Chanukah party!

    Reply
  2. Erin @ The Spiffy Cookie says

    November 25, 2013 at 2:20 pm

    Wow that looks fabulous! I’ve been meaning to try this at home too.

    Reply
  3. victor sabbagh @ says

    November 25, 2013 at 4:40 pm

    Wow amazing. I will try this at home and way the go for kliens to compensate you they are the goros in business

    Reply
  4. Carla says

    November 25, 2013 at 9:10 pm

    Want to know a secret? I don’t think I’ve ever had fried ice cream before, and you know I’m crazy about ice cream. I’ve never heard of Klein’s before, so I’ll keep an eye out for it at the store!

    Reply
    • Mimi says

      November 25, 2013 at 9:18 pm

      Oh my goodness!!!! i am so excited to try these! will do ot the first night of chanukah – that’s how antsy i am about tasting these! i am drooling all day thinking about these!
      luv luv luv your site!
      Hey carla! Klein’s is a kosher ice cream. But im sure any ice cream will do. Right overtimecook?

      Reply
      • Annie says

        March 16, 2015 at 12:22 am

        Do you HAVE to use Klein’s ice cream??

        Reply
        • overtimecook says

          March 16, 2015 at 9:32 am

          I’m sure it would work with another high-quality ice cream brand.

          Reply
  5. Shaindy says

    November 25, 2013 at 10:43 pm

    yummm! I’ve had fried ice cream once before and it was amazing. I can’t believe it’s so much easier to make than I thought!

    Reply
  6. Nechamah says

    November 26, 2013 at 7:39 am

    They look amazing. Thanks for sharing it with us.

    Reply
  7. debby says

    November 26, 2013 at 8:32 am

    oh! amazing ! can’t wait to try. the best idea with the worlds best ice cream. well guys nothin beets KLEINS!
    keep more ideas comin!

    Reply
  8. Malki Weber says

    November 27, 2013 at 12:49 pm

    I have the balls ready in my freezer waiting to be fried for the first night Chanukah! They were surprisingly easy to make – hardest part to crush the cookies – a bit mushy. Will keep you posted how the frying comes!- serving it to the INLAWS~!!! Better be good!! 

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    • Malki Weber says

      November 28, 2013 at 10:41 am

      Hi! So I did the fried ice cream balls. Wasn’t hard to make at all… I was over zealous about the freezing though and did it a night before and let it sit in a deep freeze till seconds before frying. So the ice cream was still very hard and not soft n creamy. Totally will try again and let it be in a regular freezer…

      Reply
  9. Sarahsarah says

    November 27, 2013 at 5:43 pm

    Wow! These look amazing. Cool recipe!!

    Reply
  10. Gitta says

    November 28, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    Thanks for the freezer tip malki! i also have the balls prepared for tonights party. was very easy to make (my fingers were freezing by the time i was done)
    i’m very excited to try it out, hope comes out as delicious as it looks!!!
    will keep you posted

    Reply
  11. Sonia says

    November 30, 2013 at 1:03 am

    I’ve always been intrigued (and I’ll admit totally intimidated) by fried iced cream but I do love eating it. After reading through this I think I am ready to give it a try though, thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  12. Mel says

    January 25, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    Loving this – thank you.. I am in Australia – what kind of cookie/biscuit is the Vanilla Sandwich Cookie crumbs. Looking forward to making this soon.. Thank you

    Reply
    • overtimecook says

      January 26, 2014 at 4:47 pm

      I used an oreo type cookie, but any vanilla cookie crumbs would work here.

      Reply
      • Jamaal says

        January 18, 2018 at 1:43 pm

        I have a question do you keep the cream from the sandwich cookies too o do you omit it and just use the cookies themselves??

        Reply
        • overtimecook says

          January 21, 2018 at 11:46 pm

          Keep the cream! Crush it whole.

          Reply
  13. Gitty says

    February 12, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    a tad too advertisingy

    Reply
    • overtimecook says

      February 13, 2014 at 4:10 pm

      Thanks for the feedback Gitty. I am very appreciative of the companies that sponsor this blog so that I can continue to bring the recipes to all of my readers at no cost to them.

      Reply
  14. Alyssa {Cake, Crust, and Sugar Dust} says

    March 18, 2014 at 2:09 am

    This looks amazing! I have never attempted fried ice cream (intimidating!) but your tips and directions make me feel confident.

    Reply
  15. Dawn says

    May 9, 2014 at 8:13 pm

    Is there something you could replace the egg with? I love deep fried ice cream but my daughter is allergic to egg.

    Reply
    • mabel says

      January 14, 2015 at 4:18 pm

      You might try buttermilk Iuse it when breading rav. For frying and it works great. I ve also used it for onion rings

      Reply
  16. Abbrielle says

    June 5, 2014 at 11:05 am

    We have a restaurant here that serves fried ice cream! My boyfriend and I always have to order it! Now that I have discovered your recipe, I think my boyfriend and I might have to stay in this Friday and make it!
    the restaurant makes their fried ice cream with cinnamon in the coating. . . Yum! And it’s served with sugar and cinnamon coated tortilla chip things <3
    thank you for sharing this recipe with us, I'm really excited!!

    Reply
  17. teresa says

    July 17, 2014 at 9:39 am

    I worked at Chi-Chis, While my Spouse was Stationed in Germany and I had to make these Daily. I know the Recipe by heart and In my Sleep…{ :8 } {oink oink}
    We used Cinnamon and sugar along with The crushed corn Flakes to roll them in before we froze them I guess their signature recipe, then served in a Fried tortilla shell along with honey, chocolate, or caramel as a topping, never used crushed cookies though, I am having a Fried Icecream party with diff flavors of Icecream and will include this as an optional flavor thanks for posting in Pintrest,I pinned it.}:*]

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    • karen says

      August 25, 2014 at 10:59 pm

      Teresa, YES, I was looking to see if anybody else would remember Chi-Chis fried ice cream. It was great, and I think i would have to have it with the cinnamon and sugar the way they made it, just because i’m used to that. But they did use corn flakes too? any other ingredients we should know about, since you know it in your sleep LOL.

      Reply
  18. Jenny says

    October 29, 2014 at 5:47 pm

    Fried ice cream has been around in Asia for umpteen years …

    Reply
  19. avital says

    December 15, 2014 at 6:46 pm

    I was wondering if i can coat the balls and keep them frozen for a few days until im ready to fry them?

    Reply
  20. Mary says

    January 15, 2015 at 12:55 pm

    Yum. So I thought I would share…. A few years ago I had fried icecream at a local tai restaraunt that I had gone to…. Made with locally made coconut icecream. It was. The. Best. Thing. I’ve ever eaten. If you make this, I suggest trying it witch coconut icecream. I’m gonna!

    Reply
  21. Elizabeth says

    January 27, 2015 at 3:03 pm

    Can you use a deep fryer instead of a pan on the stove top? And if I figured still 400 degrees for 30 senconds?

    Reply
    • overtimecook says

      January 28, 2015 at 8:16 am

      I can’t say for sure because I haven’t tried it – and don’t really have any experience with deep fryers as I don’t own one.

      Reply
  22. Janette says

    February 16, 2015 at 9:17 pm

    I just bought an ice cream maker and a mini deep fryer! I can’t wait to use both for this recipe! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  23. Dena says

    March 2, 2015 at 1:34 pm

    Do you have to use sandwich cookies? I have some Maria cookies/biscuits I’ve been trying to figure out what to do with. But I want this to come out good. What do you think?

    Reply
  24. Safia says

    March 12, 2015 at 6:03 am

    Can we use ANY vanilla ice cream instead of the brand mentioned?? Thanks.

    Reply
    • overtimecook says

      March 12, 2015 at 8:40 am

      I’m sure that would work.

      Reply
  25. Gretchen says

    April 11, 2015 at 9:12 pm

    What do people think about cooking the fried ice cream in a counter deep fat fryer?? Will submerging it in oil melt it to fast?? Thoughts??

    Reply
    • Gretchen says

      April 11, 2015 at 9:16 pm

      Oops, I mean melt it too fast and now I c the other post that answered my ?

      Reply
  26. Brenda says

    August 27, 2015 at 6:16 am

    So glad I found this recipe. I had Fried Ice Cream at a restaurant once and it was delicious. Had been to many restaurants after that who has Fried Ice Cream on their menus but it’s just not the same. This recipe sound like the Fried Ice Cream I had at the first restaurant, so thank you for this, going to try this at home now 🙂

    Reply
  27. Jessica says

    January 31, 2016 at 2:33 pm

    156 ounce is equal to how many cups ?? Or is it equal with 1 pint of ice cream ? Plz answer me I really want to make this soon

    Reply
    • overtimecook says

      February 2, 2016 at 10:29 am

      It’s a 56 ounce tub, which is the equivalent of 7 cups. A pint is 2 cups. You could probably halve the recipe if you want a smaller recipe.

      Reply
  28. Nicole says

    June 22, 2017 at 12:39 pm

    I have tried to make Fried ICe Cream a few times and have failed. I might have to try this recipe an see what happens.

    Reply
  29. Shari says

    February 25, 2019 at 7:18 pm

    Has anyone tried this in an air Fryer?

    Reply
  30. Donna M. Bollinger says

    March 25, 2023 at 6:48 pm

    can you freeze the balls after you deep fry them?

    Reply

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