THE ELK’S COOKBOOK FRIED ICE CREAM DESSERT

We visited Maria’s Mexican in Sutton, WV over Easter weekend with our grandson, Colton Tawney. He had never tried fried ice cream before, and let’s just say, Maria’s did not disappoint! I was so excited to find this easy recipe for Fried Ice Cream in Gabi Strickland Walker’s/Walker Mtn. Eats Facebook Group! It’s easy and delicious and I am thinking Colton can surprise his mom, Amy, on Mother’s Day with his new favorite dessert!

Fried Ice Cream Dessert

Ingredients Directions

• ½ C. Butter

• ½ C. Sugar

• 1 T. Honey

• 3 C. Crushed Corn Flakes

• 1.5-2 Qt. Vanilla Ice Cream, softened (not vanilla bean)

• 8 Oz. Extra Creamy Cool Whip

• 1 t. Cinnamon

• 1 T. Honey

• Additional honey for garnish

STEP 1 Spray the bottom of a 9 x 13 baking dish with PAM.

STEP 2 In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in sugar until dissolved. Add honey and crushed corn flakes. Allow corn flakes to "fry" in butter sauce for about 3 mins. Press 1/3 of the corn flake mixture in the bottom of the prepared 9x13 pan.

STEP 3 In a large bowl or in the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened ice cream and cool whip and mix altogether. Add the cinnamon and honey. Mix again.

STEP 4 Spread the ice cream mixture evenly over the cornflake mixture in the pan. Now top the ice cream layer with the remaining cornflake mixture.

STEP 5 Cover and freeze until set, about 1-2 hours. Serve with a drizzle of honey on each slice.