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!
Cat says
May 29, 2010 at 11:33 amYou 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!
One Southern Girl says
May 29, 2010 at 1:23 pmI had Fried Mexican Ice Cream once… It was so delicious! Thanks for the recipe… hopefully we can try it soon!
Winny says
May 30, 2010 at 2:35 amI 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….
JDaniel4's Mom says
May 30, 2010 at 5:29 amThese look wonderful! They would be great for a family gathering.
Chelsea Daigle says
May 30, 2010 at 11:26 amI 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.
Jennifer @ J. Leigh Designz says
May 30, 2010 at 12:12 pmI’ve never had fried ice cream either but this looks delish…and ice cream is MY weakness of all things.
Marj McClendon says
May 30, 2010 at 12:34 pmI ate fried ice cream once and loved it. You know I’ll be trying this recipie. Thank you.
zsera says
May 30, 2010 at 6:14 pmYum!! Fried ice cream is the best. Thanks!
Gina says
May 31, 2010 at 4:11 pmYUMMY!!!
CathyH says
June 2, 2010 at 12:34 amThis does look easy and good, thanks!
LeeAnn says
June 2, 2010 at 4:08 pmThat looks yummy! Thanks for the recipe!
Tiffany says
November 21, 2010 at 8:00 pmmmmmm….*drool*
Mari says
January 21, 2011 at 11:47 pmThis is a clever twist on traditional Mexican ice cream.
courtney says
January 30, 2011 at 11:35 amyum! this is perfect with the mexican bubble pizza! 🙂
Crystal W says
February 20, 2011 at 4:56 amwow what a great idea. I too love Mexican ice cream but have never attempted it because of the intricacies involved..I’m going to try this sometime this week. Thanks for the post!
courtney says
March 17, 2011 at 9:51 ami love your recipes!
Suzanna says
March 27, 2011 at 10:16 amIt looks delicious, I’ve never had fried Ice cream. I think I’ll give this a try with the kiddos they will sure enjoy it. Thanks.
MichelleS says
April 30, 2011 at 8:55 amI’m a HUGE fan of Mexican ice cream! Thankfully I don’t it eat it THAT often, but now I want some for sure after seeing this post.
Jennifer Marie says
June 13, 2011 at 6:39 amthat doesn’t look hard! Wow my kids would love it-thanks!
Donna B. says
June 13, 2011 at 11:53 amWow – how easy is this! I’ll have to give it a try, fried ice cream is definitely one of my fav things 🙂
courtney says
June 20, 2011 at 10:01 amlooks delicious! another fab recipe!
Leah Walker says
July 26, 2011 at 9:58 pmNice. Thanks. I’ve never had this before of any variety. For sure going to give this one a try. And by a 10 year old kid huh? Crazy. Lol.
luckylifepath22 says
August 2, 2011 at 11:52 amwow, this sound amazing, i will have to try it! what a creative child to think of this
Donna B. says
August 8, 2011 at 7:34 pmThis recipe is sooo easy! Thanks again for sharing it 🙂
ann* says
November 21, 2011 at 9:17 pmI’ve heard of this before but have never actually got to try it – but I would like to try and make it so I can taste it.
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs says
October 7, 2012 at 7:24 pmMmm – that looks so good! I have to admit that the idea of fried ice cream never appealed to me but this sounds totally yum!
Danielle says
January 8, 2013 at 11:22 amThis is a great alternative! I hate to fry things, so this is something i can do instead!
Jenn says
January 23, 2013 at 5:50 pmI am so glad I found this recipe, looks so yummy. I cant wait to make it
Janet W. says
March 19, 2013 at 6:49 amI’ve never thought about mixing these ingredients before! Looks delicious!
Teresa Herrera-Honores says
April 16, 2013 at 7:54 amlol i really did think this ice cream was fried therefore never wanted to try it now i will!
vickie couturier says
August 18, 2013 at 11:14 amthat does sound really good
Jean says
August 30, 2013 at 7:59 amHow is it that I’m just finding this recipe now? I could have been making this all summer! It sounds amazing.