This delightful dessert combines the creamy richness of ice cream with a crispy, cinnamon-sugar coating, offering a satisfying contrast of textures and flavors.
Author:Stephanie
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:3 hours
Total Time:3 hours 20 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Freezing, Sautéing
Cuisine:Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
For the Ice Cream Balls:
4 large scoops of vanilla ice cream
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Coating:
2 cups corn flakes, crushed
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For Topping:
Whipped cream
Hot fudge sauce
Maraschino cherries
Instructions
Prepare the Ice Cream Balls:
Scoop the ice cream into 4 large balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Freeze the ice cream balls for at least 3 hours or until firm.
Prepare the Coating:
In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
Add the crushed corn flakes and cinnamon to the skillet, stirring to coat evenly.
Cook for about 3 minutes until the corn flakes are toasted and fragrant.
Remove from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
Assemble the Dessert:
In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
Remove the ice cream balls from the freezer.
Roll each ball in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, then in the toasted corn flake mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Serve:
Place the coated ice cream balls on serving plates.
Top with whipped cream, a drizzle of hot fudge sauce, and a maraschino cherry.
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Flavor Variations: While vanilla ice cream is traditional, you can experiment with other flavors like chocolate or strawberry.
Make-Ahead: The ice cream balls can be prepared and coated in advance. Store them in the freezer until ready to serve.
Alternative Coatings: For a different texture, consider using crushed graham crackers or cinnamon toast cereal instead of corn flakes.