Easy “Fried” Ice Cream

This Easy “Fried” Ice Cream recipe is a sponsored post by Hudsonville Ice Cream, but the text and opinions are all mine. Thank you for supporting brands that make Kylee’s Kitchen possible!

Hudsonville’s Newest Limited Edition Flavor

There are two types of people in this world: those who delight in sweet breakfast treats and those who prefer savory ones. I’m sure this is no surprise to you all, but I’m definitely “Team Sweet.” Sure, eggs and bacon are tasty, but they’re certainly not as exciting as a big plate of thick French toast with maple syrup, cinnamon, and powdered sugar.

As we head into a long stretch of cold winter weather, kicking off your morning with a delicious breakfast treat is a surefire way to start the day in a good mood. 

You can even take your sweet breakfast treat to the next level on “Eat Ice Cream for Breakfast Day,” which is February 6. Hudsonville is celebrating in some creative ways, including the introduction of their newest Limited Edition ice cream flavor, Cinnamon French Toast. 

It is definitely my new favorite ice cream flavor, and I don’t say that lightly. It’s truly incredible, and I can’t get over how much it tastes like cinnamon French toast. It gets its distinct flavor from a caramel cinnamon ice cream base, cinnamon shortbread pieces, and ribbons of waffle cone and icing. I also tasted a hint of maple.

As you can imagine, it’s delicious on its own, but I knew it would be perfect for recreating one of my favorite restaurant desserts, fried ice cream.

“Easy” Fried Ice Cream – How To

As a child, I was thoroughly flabbergasted by the idea of fried ice cream. How can you fry ice cream without melting it? I later learned that a lot of restaurants actually cook the coating so it appears fried without actually sticking it in a deep fryer. And did you know the coating is actually just crushed cereal? I experimented with several types of cereal, including corn flakes, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Wheaties, Special K, and Frosted Flakes. They all worked really well, but corn flakes, Wheaties, and Special K cereal had the best texture.

I don’t recommend using a food processor to create the coating. The crumbs will be too fine, and the texture will taste gritty. Instead, stick the cereal in a bag and use a meat pounder or rolling pin to create the crumbs.

It is very important to use a high-quality brand of ice cream because the consistency holds its shape better. That’s why I only use Hudsonville. The flavor profile of the Cinnamon French Toast ice cream is perfect for this recipe, but Creamery Blend Vanilla ice cream is another really great option.

All of Hudsonville Ice Cream’s Limited Edition flavors are seasonal and only available for a short time, so you’ll want to find them in your nearest grocery store as soon as possible! Use this Scoop Locator tool to find Cinnamon French Toast ice cream near you—it’s at Meijer stores in the Indianapolis area.

I showcased this recipe on Fox17! You can find all my other ice cream recipes here.

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