Introducing the ultimate, show-stopping dessert to make at home- Fried Ice Cream Bars! That’s right! I’m bringing all the fun of traditional fried ice cream to your kitchen so you can make this crowd favorite right at home! These Fried Ice Cream Bars are made with a crispy, crunchy crust and topping, filled with homemade sweet vanilla ice cream, and finished with a drizzle of warm caramel to bring in the warm element we know and love. This recipe has it all! Make it with me!
Fried Ice Cream Made At Home
When I think about an elevated dessert I love ordering for a celebration, I immediately think of Fried Ice Cream! Fried Ice Cream screams celebratory food, which I can typically only find at a restaurant or sometimes on a vacation.
Not anymore!
When I was dreaming up this creation, I decided I wanted to bring the fun and flavors of fried ice cream to the at-home kitchen! Then, this recipe was born!
This recipe combines all the elements of traditional fried ice cream with the convenience of home dessert bars. You’re seriously going to love it, so let’s get started!
What You’ll Need to Make Fried Ice Cream Bars
- 3/4 cup butter
- 3 cups crushed cornflakes
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 5 Tablespoons sugar
For the Ice Cream Layer
- 1 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Just Before Serving
- warm caramel sauce
- whipping cream
- maraschino cherries
How To Make Fried Ice Cream Bars at Home
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the cornflakes and cinnamon and stir until golden brown, roughly five minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the sugar. Cool completely.
- To a stand mixer, beat the heavy cream, evaporated milk, and salt until stiff peaks form. Gradually pour in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla until thickened again.
- Add half the cornflake mixture to the bottom of a greased or lined 9×9 pan. Pour the ice cream filling over the crust. Sprinkle the remaining cornflakes over the ice cream. Cover and freeze overnight.
- Cut the bars into desired servings and top each with warmed caramel sauce, whipping cream, and maraschino cherries. Enjoy!
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Fried Ice Cream Bars
The ultimate, show-stopping dessert is Fried Ice Cream Bars! I'm bringing the fun of traditional fried ice cream to your kitchen so you can make it at home!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter
- 3 cups crushed cornflakes
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 5 Tablespoons sugar
For the Ice Cream
- 1 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Just Before Serving
- warm caramel sauce
- whipping cream
- maraschino cherries
Instructions
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the cornflakes and cinnamon and stir until golden brown, roughly five minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the sugar. Cool completely.
- To a stand mixer, beat the heavy cream, evaporated milk, and salt until stiff peaks form. Gradually pour in the sweetened condensed milk and vanilla until thickened again.
- Add half the cornflake mixture to the bottom of a greased or lined 9x9 pan. Pour the ice cream filling over the crust. Sprinkle the remaining cornflakes over the ice cream. Cover and freeze overnight.
- Cut the bars into desired servings and top each with warmed caramel sauce, whipping cream, and maraschino cherries. Enjoy!
