Fried Ice Cream

Ingredients

• 1¾ cup all purpose flour
• 1¼ teaspoon baking powder
• 1¼ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• oil for cooking (fill the pot halfway)
• scoops of desired ice cream

Directions

1. A night or two beforehand, scoop your chosen ice cream onto a lined tray then place in the freezer to harden.
2. One hour before serving, make the batter: In a bowl, put the flour.
3. Then mix in the baking powder, salt, and sugar.
4. Whisk in the egg into the dry mixture.
5. Stirring constantly, add milk into the mixture.
6. Stir in the melted butter.
7. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the batter rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
8. Meanwhile, heat the oil.
9. Dip and roll each scoop of ice cream in the batter then immediately fry the scooped ice cream, 2 to 3 seconds or until the batter turns golden brown.
10. Place the fried ice cream on a bowl or plate and garnish with dessert syrup and fresh fruits and nuts if desired.

• Tip: Best to scoop your ice cream in advance and lay out each scoop on a tray; cover the tray with plastic wrap and place it in the freezer to harden. When frying, use a deep pot and make sure the oil is very hot, about 375ºF.