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    Home » Recipes » Dessert Recipes

    Mexican Fried Ice Cream- Easy Mexican Dessert

    June 6, 2016 Updated: April 28, 2022 By Katie Crenshaw 14 Comments

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    Who wouldn't love this Mexican fried ice cream with cornflakes? It is made with a creamy, cinnamon, ice cream that is topped with a sweet, crunchy, buttery cornflake crust.
    Who wouldn't love this Mexican fried ice cream with cornflakes? It's made with a crunchy, buttery outer layer and a sweet, cinnamon, ice cream center. It has become a favorite Mexican dessert of mine!N #friedIceCream #mexicandessert
    Who wouldn't love this Mexican fried ice cream with cornflakes? It's made with a crunchy, buttery outer layer and a sweet, cinnamon, ice cream center. It has become a favorite Mexican dessert of mine!N #friedIceCream #mexicandessert
    Mexican Fried Ice Cream, who couldn't love that? Made with a crunchy, sweet, buttery outer layer and a sweet, creamy, cinnamon, ice cream center…. It has become one of our favorite ice cream treats!

    Mexican Fried Ice Cream, who couldn't love that?

    It is made with creamy cinnamon ice cream that is topped with a sweet, crunchy, buttery cornflake crust.

    It has become one of our favorite ice cream treats!

    Mexican Fried Ice-cream Recipe

    When I have a bunch of kids coming over, I make this Fried Ice Cream. I know that I become the "cool" mom for serving this to them.

    They practically drool over the stuff. They have no idea how easy it is to make and they think it is the greatest dessert ever… Could be because it is?

    Watch video how to make it

    Featured Recipe: This recipe was featured in the August 2020 issue in CityView Magazine.

    Mexican Fried Ice Cream Ingredients

    Ingredients

    You will need the following ingredients to make Mexican fried ice cream:

    • vanilla ice cream
    • cornflakes-Do not use frosted cornflakes.
    • butter- Do not use margarine.
    • honey
    • cinnamon
    • sugar
    • cool whip

    Note: Measure the corn flakes after they are crushed.

    step by step how to make fried ice cream

    How to make Fried Ice Cream

    Follow these easy steps on how to make fried ice cream!

    1. First you pan fry crushed cornflakes in butter and sugar until crispy.
    2. Next you spread half of corn flakes in a 9x13 baking dish.
    3. You mix ice cream, cool whip, and cinnamon together and spread it over the cornflakes.
    4. Then you add the remaining layer of cornflakes and drizzle it with honey. INCREDIBLE!!! YES!
    5. Finally, freeze the Mexican fried ice cream it for 5 hours or overnight.

    It is great by itself or you can garnish it with your favorite ice cream toppings.

    Easy, right? Give it a try. You will make some folks pretty HAPPY!!!!

    Mexican Dessert-ice cream with fried cornflakes

    Mexican Dessert

    I tried Fried Ice Cream for the first time at our favorite Mexican Restaurant when I was pregnant with my daughter and instantly became hooked.

    I literally would go to eat there and order only this tasty Mexican dessert.

    If I had room for anything else, then I would order a meal…. My cravings were out of control.

    Could be why my daughter has such a sweet tooth????

    Either way, I had to figure out how to make it myself.

    This recipe tastes very similar to our restaurants. I hope you enjoy it.

    Please leave me a comment below if you make this fried ice cream and tell me what you thought about it. I would love to hear back, and so would my readers.

    Also post your picture of your dessert on Instagram or Facebook, and tag @aforkstale with #aforkstale hashtags! I will share with my followers! xoxo!

    Mexican Fried Ice-cream on a dish

    If you like this Mexican fried ice cream recipe, check out some of my other Mexican Inspired recipes!

    • Low Carb Mexican Cauliflower Rice
    • Spicy Mexican Chicken Soup
    • Mexican Quinoa
    • Tomatillo Salsa Verde
    • Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Casserole
    • 20 Easy and Delicious Salsa Recipes
    • Mexican Turkey Meatloaf
    • Instant Pot Jalapeno Popper Chicke
    • Cream Cheese Taco Dip
    • Taco Pie
    • Jalapeño, Cilantro, Lime Brown Rice

    Recipe

    Mexican Fried Ice Cream

    Mexican Fried Ice Cream Recipe

    Who wouldn't love this Mexican fried ice cream with cornflakes? It is made with creamy cinnamon ice cream that is topped with a sweet, crunchy, buttery cornflake crust.
    5 from 13 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American, Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 402kcal
    Author: Katie Crenshaw

    Ingredients

    • 3 ½ cups crushed cornflakes measure after crushed
    • ¾ cup sugar
    • 1 stick butter or ½ cup
    • 1 quart vanilla ice cream
    • 16 oz cool whip
    • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ cup honey
    • chocolate syrup caramel syrup, whipped cream, and cherries for garnishing (optional)

    Instructions

    • Set 1 quart of vanilla ice cream out to lightly soften.
    • Meanwhile, melt ½ cup butter in frying pan over medium heat.
    • Add crushed 3 ½ cups cornflakes and ¾ cup sugar, mixing and stirring continuously. Be careful not to burn. Cook until crispy.
    • Remove from heat.
    • Spread half of cornflakes on 9x13 baking dish.
    • Mix ice cream, 16 oz cool whip, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.
    • Spread ice cream mixture over cornflakes.
    • Spread remaining cornflakes over ice cream.
    • Drizzle honey over cornflakes.
    • Cover pan and freeze 5 hour or overnight.
    • Cut in squares to serve.

    Video

    Notes

    Note: Measure corn flakes after they have been crushed.
    *Optional: Garnish by drizzling chocolate and caramel syrup. Top with whipped cream and a cherry.

    Nutrition- Nutrition info is based on estimation only.

    Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 78g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 445mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 1225IU | Vitamin C: 11.2mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 15mg
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    1. Moop Brown

      May 02, 2022 at 5:04 pm

      5 stars
      I don't think I've ever had fried ice cream before but this dessert has my intrigued and looks really tasty. Thank you for sharing

    2. Jessica

      May 02, 2022 at 10:37 am

      5 stars
      What’s fun dessert!! We celebrated Cinco De Mayo early this year with a group of friends and this always the perfect dessert. It was easy, delicious, and a huge hit either everyone, especially the children.

    3. Rosemary

      May 01, 2022 at 11:40 pm

      Wow, how creative and innovative. I've never heard of fried ice cream before and I'm totally intrigued. My family loves ice cream so I can't wait to try this recipe. Thanks!!

    4. Nicole

      May 01, 2022 at 6:59 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is a million times easier than actually frying ice cream! Definitely a keeper! The cornflakes are so perfectly crispy, I could eat them with a spoon without the ice cream haha! You are definitely the cool mom for making this!!

    5. Marie

      May 01, 2022 at 6:03 pm

      5 stars
      I didn't know Mexican fried ice cream but I got obsessed with it as soon as I saw your recipe! It's so indulgent and fun to eat. I served it to friends and they loved it too!

    6. Debbie

      May 01, 2022 at 2:40 pm

      5 stars
      I love Mexican Fried Ice Cream and when I saw this simple version in a casserole dish I knew I had to try it. This was perfect for my family and we all loved it . This is something I will be making all summer.

    7. Raksha Kamat

      April 29, 2022 at 2:49 pm

      5 stars
      This is such an awesome recipe. Thanks for the tip to measure cornflakes after they are crushed. I followed this recipe and surprised everyone at home today.

    8. Allyssa

      April 29, 2022 at 11:49 am

      5 stars
      This is such an amazing recipe! So unique and very easy to make! Thanks a lot for sharing this recipe! Loved it!

    9. Chandice Probst

      April 29, 2022 at 1:15 am

      5 stars
      This definitely reminds me of my favorite Mexican restaurant growing up… I’ve always wanted to know how to make it and this laid it out super simple… Thank you so much!

    10. Leslie

      April 28, 2022 at 1:39 pm

      5 stars
      I do not understand how this recipe is insanely easy, yet ALWAYS SO SO good!! I'm definitely the "cool" mom too when serving this awesome dessert!

    11. Rhiannon

      July 30, 2018 at 8:37 am

      5 stars
      This looks like something my children could get *very* excited about. It looks great, thank you.

    12. Brian Jones

      July 30, 2018 at 6:37 am

      5 stars
      I'm making a fried ice cream for a client this afternoon... Is it wrong for me to confess I would rather be making yours instead. This looks and sounds delicious the cornflakes are an ingenious addition!

    13. Ramona

      July 29, 2018 at 2:05 pm

      5 stars
      This is an absolutely delish recipe. I will definitely make it, the kids will be over the moon. Thank you for sharing ??

    14. Julie @ Running in a Skirt

      July 29, 2018 at 12:43 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my! I love Mexican fried ice cream and this recipe look so perfect. Can't wait to try it.

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