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Mexican Ice Cream {Recipe}

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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

Mexican Ice Cream 1

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

Mexican Ice Cream 2Crush frosted flakes in a bag.

Mexican Ice Cream 3Add cinnamon and sugar and shake to mix.

Mexican Ice Cream 4Add coating mixture to shallow baking dish.

Mexican Ice Cream 5Shape ice cream scoops into a ball and roll in coating.

Mexican Ice Cream 6Drizzle 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!

Mexican Ice Cream 7Have 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!

32 Comments

  1. Nice. 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.

  2. I’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.

  3. lol i really did think this ice cream was fried therefore never wanted to try it now i will!

  4. How is it that I’m just finding this recipe now? I could have been making this all summer! It sounds amazing.

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