Chocolate Peanut Butter Fried Ice Cream

By davidv

Vanilla fried ice cream is good; this recipe is just heavenly! Try it and you'll see what I mean!

Tip: Feel free to use any ice cream flavor that you like. You can also omit the peanuts entirely or substitute them for another nut of your choice. For the best results, make the fried ice cream balls the day before and let them sit in the freezer overnight.

Ingredients

• 1 qt chocolate peanut butter cup ice cream
• 4 cups chocolate flavored whole grain corn and oat cereal, finely crushed
• 2 cups unsalted peanuts, finely crushed
• 4 large eggs
• 2 Tbsp sugar
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• Chocolate sauce, for serving

Details

Adapted from qvc.co

Preparation

Step 1

Use an ice cream scoop to dish out 8 large balls of ice cream and then place them on a parchment paper-lined sheet pan. Freeze for at least 1-1/2 hours.

In a bowl, combine the crushed cereal with the crushed peanuts. Spread the mixture in a shallow dish and dip the chilled ice cream balls in the crumb mixture; re-freeze for 45 minutes.

In a bowl, beat the eggs and sugar. Dip the coated ice cream balls into the eggs, then roll the balls in the crumb mixture, coating completely. Put the balls back onto the sheet pan, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze for 2 hours.

Repeat the coating process once again and re-freeze for 6 hours or overnight.

Heat the oil in a large pot or deep fryer set to 375°F. Place one ball into the oil and fry for about 25 to 35 seconds. Remove from the oil and place on a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat.

Place each ball on a dessert plate and drizzle with chocolate sauce. Serve immediately.