Easy No-Fry Fried Ice Cream

It doesn't get easier than t**his fried ice cream recipe!**

It's a fiesta in your mouth! Celebrate Cinco De Mayo tomorrow the delicious way with fried ice cream bites. Chef Jeff with Smith's shared the recipe.

Crispy Cinnamon Fried Ice Cream Bites (No-Fry Method)

INGREDIENTS

For the Ice Cream

• 1 quart vanilla ice cream

For the Cinnamon Crunch Coating

• 3 cups cornflakes, crushed
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt

For Finishing

• Cajeta or dulce de leche, warmed
• Honey or chocolate sauce (optional)
• Whipped cream (optional)
• Maraschino cherries (optional)

METHOD

1. Scoop ice cream into golf ball–size balls and freeze until very firm (1–2 hours or prep ahead).
2. Melt butter in skillet, add cornflakes, sugar, cinnamon, and salt; toast until golden and crispy. Cool completely.
3. Roll frozen ice cream balls in cooled coating, pressing gently to adhere.
4. Return to freezer briefly if needed to firm up.
5. Drizzle with warmed cajeta or dulce de leche.
6. Top with whipped cream and cherries if desired and serve immediately.