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 Recipe
Mexican Dessert
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….
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.
After some research and playing around with the recipe, I have come up with a pretty darn good version if I do say so myself.
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. This is the time my husband will magically appear in my kitchen to see what I am up to. The smells of butter and sugar take over the kitchen and allure him in the kitchen. I will then have to repeatedly smack his hands to keep him out of my cornflakes as he tries to steal a couple of bites…
- Next you spread half of corn flakes in a 9×13 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 Fried Ice-cream Recipe
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 Chicken
- Spicy Cream Cheese Taco Dip
- Skinny Citrus Rosemary Margarita with Jalapeño Infused Tequila
- Jalapeño, Cilantro, Lime Brown Rice
Mexican Fried Ice Cream Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups crushed cornflakes
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 stick butter or 1/2 cup
- 1 quart vanilla ice cream
- 16 oz cool whip
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup honey
- chocolate syrup caramel syrup, whipped cream, and cherries for garnishing (optional)
Instructions
- Set container of ice cream out to lightly soften.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in frying pan over medium heat.
- Add crushed cornflakes and 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, cool whip, and 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.
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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!
Caroline says
I can understand why this became a favorite, looks like a fun treat.
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.
Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop says
Yum! I love this. We only eat fried ice cream on someone’s birthday if we celebrate at a Mexican restaurant. That doesn’t happen very often. I think the hardest part about this ice cream would be waiting at least 5 hours for it to harden!
Katie says
I would love to see a low carb version of this!!!! I would definitely try it Kim. Let me know when you do!
Kim | Low Carb Maven says
It’s funny, Kaite, I have been thinking about offering my readers a low carb version of fried ice cream. I love how you have yours in a casserole pan! And your recipe is much safer since it is not actually fried. I think this is genus!
karrie @ Tasty Ever After says
Mexican ice cream or not, I’m sure you’re always the cool mom 😉 My Hubby would LOVE this and I’ll have to make this for him soon 🙂
Lady Lilith says
This looks so good. I am gaining weight just reading this post.
Annemarie @ justalittlebitofbacon says
I have no idea who couldn’t love this! Because after looking at your yummy pictures I want some Mexican Fried Ice Cream in my mouth right now! And it does look super easy to make. 🙂
Peter Block says
I so have to try this recipe. I make a ton of Mexican dishes and this would be the perfect ending to the dinner.
Tracy | Baking Mischief says
I love this!! I always see fried ice cream on Mexican restaurant menus and wonder what it actually is. 🙂 I am totally making a mini batch of this when I get down to the bottom of my current bag of cereal. Pinned!
Tara says
Love that you pan-fried the topping so you don’t have to fry a whole ball of ice cream! Such a great way to curb a craving with half the work. Beautiful photos too!
Dawn @ Girl Heart Food says
This looks delicious and unreal how easy it is! Perfect for me and all the warm sunny days ahead. I can certainly imagine the smell of the cornflakes in the butter. Yum! Imagine bottling that scent? Pinning 🙂 Have a great week, girl!
Tez @ Chile and Salt says
This looks CRAZY GOOD Katie!! I`m not typically a huge sweets guy but ice cream is my downfall! I`m going to have to give this one a try! Pretty sure my kids will think I`m the ¨cool dad¨. Thanks as always for the great recipe!
Vicky @ Avocado Pesto says
Never heard of Mexican fried ice cream before but sure sounds interesting! Pinning