How to make delicious fried ice cream at home without oil

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If you love buying fried ice cream and have been longing to find an easy way to recreate this unique treat at home, you need this hack in your life. It can be a lot of work and messy to throw ice cream into hot grease to achieve that perfect golden-brown crust. However, you might be surprised to learn that indulging in fried ice cream at home doesn't have to mean frying anything at all. This fun, easy recipe will guide you through a simple technique that mimics the crisp texture and distinctive flavor of traditional fried ice cream without deep frying. Here’s how to make fried ice cream without the hassle of oil.

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How to make fried ice cream without oil

INGREDIENTS:

• Ice cream
• Cereal of choice (cornflakes or graham cereal work well for this recipe)
• Toppings of choice (whipped cream, chocolate sauce or sprinkles are great options)

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Pour your favorite cereal onto a baking sheet and crush it. Don't crush the cereal too finely. You want to leave some texture to achieve the perfect crunch.
• Take a scoop of ice cream and coat with crushed cereal, mimicking the breading process.
• Once the ice cream is completely coated with crushed cereal, shape it into a round ball. Work quickly to help minimize melting. To further minimize melting you can wear gloves to prevent heat transfer from your hands. Alternatively, put the coated balls in the freezer periodically throughout the process.
• Place the coated ice cream balls in a covered container or muffin tin and freeze until solid. This process typically takes 2 to 3 hours, but it's best to check periodically to ensure they're thoroughly frozen.
• Once the ice cream balls are frozen, remove them from the freezer and add your favorite toppings. Get creative with chocolate sauce, whipped cream or sprinkles for a perfect sweet treat.