The Original Chi-Chi’s Mexican Fried Ice Cream

Jun 02, 2023June 2, 20230 62

The Original Chi-Chi's Mexican Fried Ice Cream - A sweet and crunchy dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

315

Sugar

26g

Fat

14g

The Original Chi-Chi's Mexican Fried Ice Cream is a popular dessert that originated from the now-defunct restaurant chain Chi-Chi's. It's a delicious and unique dessert that combines Mexican and American flavors, and it's perfect for those who love sweet and crunchy treats. This dessert is made by wrapping French vanilla ice cream in a flour tortilla, rolling it in corn flake crumbs, and deep-frying until golden brown. It's served with whipped cream, honey, and a cherry on top to add extra sweetness and flavor. This recipe is a great way to recreate this nostalgic dessert at home.

Instructions

1.	Mix the sugar and cinnamon together in a bowl.
2.	Using a 4 inch cut-out, cut 4 circles from the flour tortillas.
3.	Place 1 oz of French vanilla ice cream onto each circle and fold the circle into a ball shape around the ice cream.
4.	Roll each ball in the corn flake crumbs.
5.	Chill the ice cream balls in the freezer until firm.
6.	Deep fry each ball until golden brown.
7.	Serve with whipped cream, honey, and a maraschino cherry on top.

PROS

This dessert is a unique and tasty mix of textures, with the crispiness of the fried tortilla and the creaminess of the ice cream.

It’s easy to make and great for sharing with friends and family.

CONS

This dessert is deep-fried, which makes it high in calories and fat.

It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this dessert is not particularly healthy, it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The cinnamon in this recipe has been linked to having anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

	1 flour tortillas
	1/4 cup granulated sugar
	4 teaspoons cinnamon
	4 ounces French vanilla ice cream ( by weight )
	1/4 cup kellogg 's corn flake crumbs
	canned whipped cream
	1 maraschino cherry
	1 ounce honey