Mexican Fried Ice Cream, who couldn't love that?
It is made with creamy vanilla ice cream flavored with cinnamon that is topped with a sweet, crunchy, buttery corn flake crust.
This no-bake dessert has become one of our favorite ice cream treats!
"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!!"★★★★★-Nicole
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 ice cream. 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 easy fried ice cream recipe tastes very similar to our restaurant's dessert.
This recipe was also featured in the August 2020 issue in CityView Magazine. We love it. I hope you do too! Enjoy! Xoxo~Katie.
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Ingredient notes and substitutions
You will need the following simple ingredients to make Mexican fried ice cream:
- vanilla ice cream
- cornflakes-I do not recommend frosted cornflakes because it will be too sweet. For a different twist, you can substitute with Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal.
- butter- Do not use margarine. You can use salted or unsalted butter.
- honey
- ground cinnamon
- sugar
- cool whip-You can substitute with homemade whipped cream.
*The full recipe with measurements is located at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.
Cooking Tip
Measure the corn flakes after they are crushed.
Steps
Follow these easy steps on how to make fried ice cream!
- Pan fry crushed corn flakes in butter and sugar until crispy and golden brown.
- Next spread half of corn flake mixture in a 9x13 baking dish.
- Mix ice cream, cool whip, and cinnamon together and spread it over the cornflake crumb mixture.
- Add the remaining layer of corn flake mixture and drizzle it with honey. INCREDIBLE!!! YES!
- Finally, cover the ice cream in plastic wrap and freeze the Mexican fried ice cream it for 5 hours or overnight.
Easy, right? Give it a try. You will make some folks pretty HAPPY!!!! It is also the perfect Mexican dessert to serve for Cinco De Mayo!
Watch video how to make it
Serving Tip
Traditionally, Mexican fried ice cream is served rolled into an ice cream ball. However, I find creating it in a casserole dish is easier to make and easier to serve a large group of people.
It is incredible by itself; however you can fancy it up by garnishing with chocolate syrup, caramel sauce, whipped cream, and a maraschino cherry.
If you like this Mexican fried ice cream recipe, check out some of my other Mexican food Inspired recipes!
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!
📖 Recipe
Mexican Fried Ice Cream Recipe
Ingredients
- 3½ cups crushed corn flakes measure after crushed
- ¾ cup sugar
- ½ cup butter
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream
- 16 ounces 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 butter in frying pan over medium heat.Add crushed 3 ½ cups corn flakes and ¾ cup sugar, mixing and stirring continuously. Be careful not to burn. Cook until crispy.3½ cups crushed corn flakes, ½ cup butter , ¾ cup sugar
- Remove from heat. Spread half of corn flakes on 9x13 baking dish.
- Mix ice cream, cool whip, and cinnamon.1 quart vanilla ice cream, 16 ounces cool whip, 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Spread ice cream mixture over corn flakes.
- Spread remaining cornflakes over ice cream. Drizzle honey over cornflakes.¼ cup honey
- Cover pan and freeze 5 hour or overnight. Cut in squares to serve.
Amber says
We made this for Christmas dessert and it was amazing! My husband and I ate the leftovers over the next few nights and we're just in heaven.
Moop Brown says
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
Jessica says
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.
Rosemary says
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!!
Nicole says
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!!
Marie says
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!
Debbie says
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.
Raksha Kamat says
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.
Allyssa says
This is such an amazing recipe! So unique and very easy to make! Thanks a lot for sharing this recipe! Loved it!
Chandice Probst says
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!
Leslie says
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!
Rhiannon says
This looks like something my children could get *very* excited about. It looks great, thank you.
Brian Jones says
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!
Ramona says
This is an absolutely delish recipe. I will definitely make it, the kids will be over the moon. Thank you for sharing ??
Julie @ Running in a Skirt says
Oh my! I love Mexican fried ice cream and this recipe look so perfect. Can't wait to try it.