Latin+America-Dessert

Fried ice cream is a dessert in Latin America made by a scoop of ice cream. This Mexican recipe uses corn flakes, nuts, or cookie crumbs for coating. The Mexican Fried Ice cream has a cold core. Fried ice cream was introduced at a fair in 1893. In 1976 fried ice cream was put on menus in Mexican restaurants. On January 15, 2008, Cinnamon Fried Ice cream was made. (needs citation) = =


 * 1 quart vanilla ice cream
 * 3 cups crushed cornflakes cereal
 * 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
 * 3 egg whites
 * 2 quarts oil for frying

Directions
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 * 1) Scoop ice cream into 8 - 1/2 cup sized balls. Place on baking sheet and freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
 * 2) In a shallow dish, combine cornflakes and cinnamon. In another dish, beat egg whites until foamy. Roll ice cream balls in egg whites, then in cornflakes, covering ice cream completely. Repeat if necessary. Freeze again until firm, 3 hours.
 * 3) In deep fryer or large, heavy saucepan, heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
 * 4) Using a basket or slotted spoon, fry ice cream balls 1 or 2 at a time, for 10 to 15 seconds, until golden. Drain quickly on paper towels and serve immediately.