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!
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.
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.
How to make Fried Ice Cream
Follow these easy steps on how to make fried ice cream!
- First you pan fry crushed cornflakes in butter and sugar until crispy.
- Next you spread half of corn flakes in a 9x13 baking dish.
- You mix ice cream, cool whip, and cinnamon together and spread it over the cornflakes.
- Then you add the remaining layer of cornflakes and drizzle it with honey. INCREDIBLE!!! YES!
- 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
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!
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 Recipe
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.
Moop Brown
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
This is such an amazing recipe! So unique and very easy to make! Thanks a lot for sharing this recipe! Loved it!
Chandice Probst
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
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
This looks like something my children could get *very* excited about. It looks great, thank you.
Brian Jones
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
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
Oh my! I love Mexican fried ice cream and this recipe look so perfect. Can't wait to try it.