I have been under the wrong impression for quite some time. I had been led to believe that fried ice cream was a Mexican treat. However, when I started doing a little research for this post, I learned otherwise.
Fried ice cream, as it turns out, may have actually been served for the first time at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. It appears that it has gotten tied to Mexican cuisine thanks to Chi-Chi’s restaurant placing it on its menu. Though Chi-Chi’s is no longer in business, you can create a simple clone at home using only two ingredients. (Or three if you like the extra sweet creamy goodness of dulce de leche.)
All it takes is some Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal and some frozen yogurt. I used a mini muffin pan lined with plastic wrap as a base for my mini yogurt balls. Using a small cookie scoop, scoop out softened yogurt and place on muffin pan
Place in freezer for at least 30 minutes to firm. Meanwhile, you have a couple of options for making the crunch shell. You can take Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal and pulsate it in a food processor
Take frozen yogurt balls, one at a time, and roll in processed cereal. You may need to press the cereal firmly on the balls to help it adhere. Refreeze balls for at least an hour. When ready to eat, just remove balls, place in bowl, and add some dulce de leche if desired.
I stored my prepared balls in the zipper bag and have found that they make fun finger food when I want a little something to eat.
(Un)Fried Ice Cream
A healthier version of Mexican Fried Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 2-3 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal crushed
- 2-3 cups Frozen Yogurt softened
- Dulce de Leche optional
Instructions
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Using a small cookie scoop, scoop out softened yogurt and place on muffin pan. Place in freezer for at least 30 minutes to firm.
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Take frozen yogurt balls, one at a time, and roll in processed cereal. You may need to press the cereal firmly on the balls to help it adhere.
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Refreeze balls for at least an hour. When ready to eat, just remove balls, place in bowl, and add some dulce de leche if desired.
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This looks really good. I would have never thought to do this. Thank you for this desert idea.
I tried it!! Thank you!
this.looks.so.good!!
I’ve been sugar free for 28 days now – But I am wanting ice cream after reading this!
Don’t do it! I would love to be sugar free for just seven days. Keep up the good work.
This looks really good.
Wow that looks interesting! I’ll have to try it sometime.
I worked at a Mexican restaurant in high school and learned this recipe. They used corn flakes though and then sprinkled the cinnamon and sugar after it was fried.
I’ve never tried this, but it looks amazing!
Oh my gosh – yum!!
Oh my goodness that sounds amazing!
This looks really really good.
This looks absolutely amazing!
OH I would love to give this a try looks so tasty
Yum, what a great recipe!
Looks delish!
what a clever idea.
Holy smokes! I wish I would have tried this when I wasn’t Paleo.
This look like absolute heaven!
This looks so good and better then the grilled chicken and green beans i just ate LOL
I’ve got to try this! I’m book marking this page!
Yep, I tried it at Chi Chi’s ad I miss that place. This looks so delicious!
You would post this on day one of my sugar fast. 😉
Looks amazing. There is a Chi-Chi’s in Brussels Wanna go sometime?
We’ve always made it with seasoned cornflakes – what a great idea to use cinnamon toast crunch!
omg this sounds delicious!
I love fried ice cream so much.
Neat trick. I may have to try it 🙂
What a great idea!
Ooh, looks yum!
What a cool recipe. My family would really like that. I think I’ll surprise them this weekend!
I love how easy that is to make. Awesome.
Oh yummy! Gonna try this for desert soon!
I LOVE fried ice cream!! I need to make this!
Oh this is a MUST for the next time I make dessert!
Who knew? All I know is that I love fried ice cream where ever it came from. Thanks for sharing the recipe and info.
I really want to try this. Fried ice cream is so good, but this looks just as delicious.