Unfried Fried Ice Cream Recipe
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This super easy Unfried Fried Ice Cream (that doesn’t involve any frying whatsoever) is a frozen dessert perfect for Cinco de Mayo or any occasion that calls for a fun sweet treat!
Fried Ice Cream is a sweet temptation that taunts me during our trips to the local Mexican restaurant. I try to avoid the back of the menu where it resides, calling my name (rather loudly) over the catchy Mariachi tunes. Gladly, this version, Unfried Fried Ice Cream, is somewhat more under control, and so much easier to make.
This dessert could not be easier to prepare. Scoops of ice cream are formed into balls, rolled in a coating, then returned to the freezer to firm up. That’s it. That’s all she wrote.
While I can gobble down some Fried (and unfried) Ice Cream, I think it can tend to be overly sweet, so this version uses crushed pretzels as the main coating for just a bit of saltiness to balance the sweetness. I do like pretzels with sweet stuff! Of course, you can decide for yourself to drizzle this delicious treat with honey, caramel or chocolate syrup. It isn’t required, but certainly acceptable if you so desire.
Goodness me, this is such an easy treat with fantastic results. Plus, Unfried Fried Ice Cream is a dessert that can be made ahead, then returned to the freezer and covered until ready to serve. Which makes this treat perfect for entertaining. Just imagine presenting a trayful of these pretzel covered Unfried Fried Ice Cream at the next birthday party or fiesta. Super fun! Olé!
Looking for more frozen treats? Well, get your spoon ready and check these out:
- Lemon Pie Ice Cream Recipe
- Frozen Blueberry Coconut Yogurt Pie
- Coconut Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
- Blueberry Pie Ice Cream Recipe
- Butterfinger Peanut Butter Ice Cream Recipe
- Bananas Foster Ice Cream Recipe
- Frozen Strawberry Squares
Unfried Fried Ice Cream Recipe
Unfried Fried Ice Cream
This is such an easy treat with excellent results. This frozen treat can be made ahead, and returned to the freezer until ready to serve. Perfect for parties!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup crushed pretzels (crush, then measure)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups vanilla ice cream (or favorite flavor)
- honey, caramel, or chocolate syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Line cookie sheet with waxed paper.
- In a small bowl, mix together crushed pretzels, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Form ice cream balls using 1/2 cup of ice cream per ball.
- Evenly coat each ice cream ball with pretzel mixture.
- Place coated ice cream balls on lined baking sheet, cover and place in freezer to firm up, or until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, drizzle with favorite topping if desired.
Oh man!! It is just gorgeous! I love that there is NO frying involved! And all the drizzling shots?? Oh my gosh!! Love this!
Mmm this is straight up heavenly!!
Oh my- it was the chocolate sauce that got me. Need some for breakfast I think.
What an incredible idea!!!!!! I have some Breyers vanilla ice cream in my freezer just calling me to do this. I love the idea of crushed pretzels….genius!! 😉
Genius! I need this, stat.
Oh my word, Amy!! I need this!! Can you believe I’ve never had fried ice cream? 🙁
HO boy this looks good!
This looks absolutely good! I can’t wait to try this and very creative by using pretzels, too.
I love the use of pretzels! My fried (fried) ice cream uses Frosted Flakes, of all things. Now I’m going to have to make some!
This is completely amazing!! I would never think I could pull this off normally, but now I am going to have to try!
I just freaking died.
My kids are going to flip out for this! So yummy and I love that you used pretzels, so smart!
i can die happy if i eat this , trying this soon , thank u
This looks simply glorious. 🙂
I was there with you , in that restaurant Amy…looking at the back of the menu. And I’m with you even more in this version…it’s not the frying that matters, it’s the crunch! I can almost taste the combination of sweet, salty, creamy and crisp all combined together and drizzled with honey. Oh my.
Oh lord… this looks so good! And your pictures are flawless! So in love!
“…My, My, My…” INDEED!!!!!
i CAN NOT WAIT TO INTROCUDE THIS TO MY 3 YEAR OLD!!!
I have yet to try real fried ice cream, but I think I would definitely prefer your version! Love the addition of pretzels for great texture and a bit of saltiness 🙂 Totally genius.
That picture with the chocolate drizzle is killing me!
I thought I already commented but I guess not maybe it’s just that I think it every time I see it on pinterest 🙂 – that top shot is one of the prettiest food photos ever!! Please teach me your tricks!
Awesome idea! HAVE to try this. Maybe I’ll use some toasted sesame as coating