Mexican Ice Cream Recipe

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"I made this ice cream for my grandma and her friends and they said it was so good." This simple, flavorful dessert is a perfect way to get kids involved in the kitchen. Ben Phipps, Lima, Ohio

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Mexican Ice Cream Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. + freezing
  • Yield: 4 Servings
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups vanilla ice cream
  • 1/2 cup frosted cornflakes, crushed
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup honey

Directions

  • Place four 1/2-cup scoops of ice cream on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Freeze for 1 hour or until firm.
  • In a shallow bowl, combine the cornflake crumbs, sugar and cinnamon. Roll ice cream in crumb mixture to coat. Freeze until serving. Drizzle each serving with 1 tablespoon honey. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving equals 266 calories, 7 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 29 mg cholesterol, 79 mg sodium, 51 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Mexican Ice Cream in Taste of Home June/July 2010, p40

Tip

Sundaes Best

When you're short on time, you can easily add some frosty fun to dinnertime by serving up a variety of toppings and sauces and letting family members concoct their own scrumptious sundaes. Or scoop up one of these sweet and simple suggestions and treat your family to a refreshing dessert:

  • Drizzle chocolate sauce over a scoop of strawberry ice cream and top with sliced berries and kiwi. Dollop with whipped cream.
  • Instead of the usual chocolate sauce, top vanilla ice cream with warmed orange marmalade and a few fresh berries.
  • For a super chocolaty treat, place a scoop of chocolate or chocolate mint ice cream on a brownie and pour on the hot fudge sauce. Add a spoonful of whipped cream, sprinkle with peanuts and accent with a maraschino cherry or a chocolate kiss.
  • Like s'mores? You'll love this! Dress up a scoop of ice cream with chocolate sauce, mini marshmallows, whipped cream and graham cracker crumbs.
  • Give a tropical-flavored ice cream added appeal with canned mandarin oranges and pineapple chunks. Serve with gingersnaps.

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Reviewed on May. 02, 2013 by alaskakaren

Easy, fun and delicious! Served to a crowd of about 25 with ice cream toppings and whipped cream and it was a hit for our Mexican dinner!

Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2013 by posipati

I was expecting to find my favorite Mexican dessert but was disappointed that you left out the final step of deep frying it before the honey drizzle.

Reviewed on May. 22, 2012 by lalg

We loved this at my house! Everyone is always so shocked when they start eating it!

Reviewed on May. 07, 2012 by bunnydawgg

Fun idea for dessert. Everyone loved it from kids to adults! I did use 1/4 of cinnamon sugar already mixed and it was perfect.

Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2012 by love2cookie

So Good! This is an awesome recipe when you don't have time to bake. Perfect weekday dessert and for entertaining. I used 'no sugar added' vanilla ice cream and Truvia instead of sugar. Also, because I had no cornflakes, I crushed up some Frosted Cheerios...excellent! Thanks!!

Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2012 by maryvandorin

I served this with sweetened sliced strawberries.

Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2011 by cburston

so easy and delicious

Reviewed on Oct. 07, 2011 by jernejcic5

This has become a family favorite! It is super easy to make, and does taste exactly like what we get at our local Mexican restaurant. I also use smaller scoops, mainly because the topping is so good that we like to have a little bit in every bite! Kids request this often!

Reviewed on May. 02, 2011 by cflanery

Taste just like the restaurant's version. I added a fried tortilla dipped in cinnamon and sugar placed underneath the ice-cream ball. Also added whipped cream and chocolate syrup. A very simple and delicious dessert. Thanks.

Reviewed on Aug. 05, 2010 by cindynyce

GREAT recipe! I made if for a family get together and everyone loved it. I will be making this again, for sure!

 
 
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