The Original Chi Chis Mexican Fried Ice Cream Recipes

Steps:

• Place nine 3-in. scoops of ice cream on a baking sheet. Freeze for 1 hour or until firm. , In a shallow bowl, combine cornflake crumbs and cinnamon. Roll ice cream balls in crumb mixture. Place on baking sheet; freeze overnight. Wrap each scoop separately in plastic wrap; transfer to a freezer bag. May be frozen for up to 2 months., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Unwrap ice cream; fry one scoop at a time for 8-10 seconds. Place in chilled bowls; serve immediately. Top with honey and whipped topping if desired.

Steps:

• Form 4 oz. of French vanilla into a ball.
• Roll the ball of ice cream in the cinnamon sugar mixture until completely coated.
• Roll in corn flake crumbs till coated.
• Place in the freezer to harden.
• Place the hardened ice cream ball in a fry basket and deep fry for 2 seconds at 350 degrees fahrenheit.
• FOR THE SHERBET GLASS(the early years):.
• Put a dollop of whip cream in the bottom of the glass.
• Place the fried ice cream ball on top of the dollop.
• Drizzle a small amount of honey over the top of the ice cream ball.
• Place 8 whip cream rosettes around the ice cream ball and one on top.
• Top with a maraschino cherry.
• Enjoy!
• FOR THE TORTILLA (the later years):.
• Deep fry a tortilla flat until crispy.
• Sprinkle with the remaining cinnamon sugar mixture.
• Follow the instructions for the sherbet glass.
• Enjoy!

Steps:

• Scoop out ice cream into small bowls. Crush corn cereal in your hands (or in a re-sealable plastic bag) and top the ice cream. Sprinkle with cinnamon and drizzle with honey.

Steps:

• Place 8 scoops of ice cream on a baking sheet; freeze ice cream balls at least 1 hour or until firm.
• Combine crushed corn flakes and cinnamon in a shallow dish. Roll each ice cream ball in corn flake mixture, coating well. Place coated ice cream balls on baking sheet. Cover and freeze several hours or until very firm.
• Fry ice cream balls in deep hot oil (375 degrees) for 10 to 20 seconds, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels, and serve immediately with drizzled honey, sweetened whipped cream, and Cinnamon-Sugar Tortillas.
• RECIPE FOR CINNAMON-SUGAR TORTILLAS: Combine sugar and cinnamon, stirring well; set aside. Cut each tortilla into 4 wedges. Heat 1/2-inch of oil in a large skillet to 350 degrees. Fry tortilla wedges, a few at a time, 1 minute or until golden brown. Drain well on paper towels, sprinkle with sugar-cinnamon mixture.