El Chico Fried Ice Cream
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Ingredients

1 qt vanilla ice cream
1 cup corn flake crumbs
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
oil
honey; optional
chocolate syrup; optional
whipped cream; optional
maraschino cherries; optional

Directions

5 hours in advance:
1. 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.

When ready to serve:
2. Heat oil to 450 degrees.
3. Unwrap each ball and fry in hot oil VERY BRIEFLY, about 2 seconds.
4. Place in dessert dish; decorate with toppings, whipped cream and a cherry.
5. Serve immediately.