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    Home » Dessert » Fried Ice Cream in a Pan

    Fried Ice Cream in a Pan

    Published: May 6, 2017 · Modified: Jul 6, 2020 by Mamma C · This post may contain affiliate links

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    It's easy to make Fried Ice Cream in a Pan! You'll love this version with toasted corn flakes, butter, cinnamon, brown sugar and honey. Such a fun and popular dessert! Check out the video too!

    a piece of fried ice cream with corn flake crust Would you believe fried ice cream in a pan is the first thing I ever made from Pinterest? I'm talking back in the day, when I first joined and had 11 followers but no blog. It was so 2012.

    My family loved that dessert, which I served at least a couple of times. Then, I guess I got distracted by Oreo Ice Cream Cake, Butter Pecan Ice Cream and other goodies from my dessert archives and forgot all about it for a few years.

    Fast forward to earlier this week. My hubby politely asked if I "wanted to make something" he could bring to the office for a Cinco de Mayo celebration. But I knew what he was thinking.

    "YOU'RE A FOOD BLOGGER, FOR HEAVEN'S SAKE. I CAN'T SHOW UP WITHOUT SOMETHING YOU MADE."

    The air was heavy with expectation, as I pondered my response. Of course, I'd make something!

    Fried ice cream in a panBut it had to be easy. Something I could squeeze into my schedule at the last minute... something tried and true...maybe a dessert...fried ice cream in a pan!! Bingo!

    I couldn't find the recipe I'd used before. But it was easy to pull from various versions and taste test my way to something office worthy...and blog worthy.

    Because you need this recipe in your life. Let's explore how it's done.

    overhead view of fried ice cream on a plate with a spoonYou'll crush some corn flakes and toast them in a pan with butter. Then, you'll stir in brown sugar and cinnamon. Then, you'll probably burn your mouth while shoveling in a taste of that buttery, crunchy goodness.

    While the cereal mixture cools, you'll stir your vanilla ice cream until it's soft and smooth...like soft serve. Then, you'll layer your 9x13 with some of that "fried" corn flake crust, all your ice cream plus another layer of crust. You'll drizzle on some honey before covering and freezing the pan.

    Sorry, folks, but the fried ice cream needs to stay in the freezer for at least five hours before serving. But once it emerges, you'll cut it into squares, pour honey all over it until it's dripping down the sides, then top it with a mound of whipped cream.

    spoonful of fried ice creamIt's worth the wait. I promise.

    This recipe is great for parties or Mexican-themed dinners. You can serve this Seven-Layer Taco Dip from Scratch too. Or chips with my guacamole from this post on Basted Eggs with Guacamole Toast. It's all good!

    Enjoy!

    (Recipe Source: Cooking with Mamma C, inspired by recipes on Pinterest)

     

    Watch the video to see how easy it is to make Fried Ice Cream in a Pan!

     

    a piece of fried ice cream with corn flake crust

    Fried Ice Cream in a Pan

    It's easy to make fried ice cream! Note, you'll need to let it freeze for at least five hours before serving.
    4.6 from 10 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 438kcal
    Author: Mamma C

    Ingredients

    • 2 quarts vanilla ice cream
    • 6 cups corn flakes (half a 12-ounce box; use gluten free if needed)
    • 4 tablespoons salted butter
    • ¼ cup brown sugar
    • 1 ½ teaspoons cinnamon
    • 2 tablespoons honey (plus extra for serving)
    • Whipped cream for serving
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    Instructions

    • Set out your containers of ice cream to soften at room temperature. Have a 9x13 pan ready.
    • Crush your corn flakes. (I placed three cups at a time in a gallon freezer bag, sealed the bag, then used a rolling pin to crush them. You also could crush a couple cups at a time in your pan, using the bottom of your measuring cup.)
    • Melt your butter in a large skillet on your stove over medium-high heat. Add your crushed corn flakes and stir to combine. Stir constantly for about three minutes, until the cereal is toasted and fragrant.
    • Turn off the heat. Stir your brown sugar and cinnamon into the corn flakes until combined. Transfer the mixture to a sheet pan to cool off.
    • Transfer your ice cream to a large mixing bowl. Stir it with a wooden spoon until the ice cream is soft and smooth. (It helps to run a butter knife through it.)
    • When the corn flakes are cooled off, place a layer of them in your 9x13, using just enough cereal to cover the bottom of the pan.
    • Carefully transfer the ice cream onto the bottom crust. It helps to scatter dollops of ice cream all around the pan, then use a metal spatula to gently spread the ice cream in an even layer.
    • Sprinkle the rest of your crushed corn flakes onto the ice cream in an even layer. Gently pat the topping down with your hand. Drizzle on a couple tablespoons of honey. Cover the pan with foil and freeze it for at least five hours.
    • To serve, cut the fried ice cream into squares. Top the squares with additional honey and whipped cream. Store leftovers in the freezer.

    Notes

    Notes: For a 10x15 pan, use 1.5 times this recipe. For an 8x8 pan, use half the recipe.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 438kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 343mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 1030IU | Vitamin C: 3.9mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 4.2mg
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    Fried Ice Cream in a Pan – It’s easy to make your favorite Mexican dessert in a 9x13! Featuring buttery, toasted corn flakes, brown sugar, cinnamon and honey!
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    Comments

    1. Katie

      May 14, 2020 at 11:29 am

      Can you make this the day before an evening event?

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        May 14, 2020 at 11:38 am

        Hi Katie - Absolutely! Just store it in the freezer and take it out about 15-20 minutes before serving it.

        Reply
    2. Shenaya Bryant

      August 15, 2019 at 7:42 pm

      Should this stay in the freezer until served? Any thawing needed?

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      • Mamma C

        August 15, 2019 at 7:48 pm

        Hi Shenaya - Yes, as mentioned in the recipe, cover the pan with foil and freeze it for at least five hours before serving. You just need to thaw it for around 15 minutes.

        Reply
    3. Heather

      July 03, 2019 at 9:57 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve made this now several times. Everyone loves it. It’s so yummy! Looking forward to it tomorrow!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        July 04, 2019 at 9:30 am

        Hi Heather - I'm so happy to hear that! Have a beautiful day.

        Reply
    4. Sandie

      September 01, 2018 at 3:35 pm

      This is DIVINE!!!

      Reply
      • Mamma C

        September 01, 2018 at 5:50 pm

        Hi Sandie - I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for letting me know.

        Reply
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