EL CHICO’S FRIED ICE CREAM
1 qt. Vanilla Ice Cream
1 C. Corn Flake Crumbs
1/2 C. Sugar
1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
Also:
Honey or Chocolate Syrup
Whipped Cream
Maraschino Cherries
Oil
5 hours in advance:
Combine crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon in a shallow pan. Let ice cream soften slightly for 5 minutes. Make 6 balls of ice cream, roll in crumb mixture until well coated, pressing coating into ice cream. Wrap in aluminum foil and freeze for 5 hours.
Heat oil to 450 degrees. Unwrap each ball and fry in hot oil VERY BRIEFLY, about 2 seconds. Place in dessert dish; decorate with toppings, whipped cream and a cherry. Serve immediately.