Not Fried Ice Cream Cake Food

NOT-FRIED ICE CREAM CAKE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the cornflake crumbs, sugar, butter and cinnamon; set aside 1/2 cup. Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Spoon half of the ice cream over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture; drizzle with 2 tablespoons honey. Cover and freeze for 2 hours. , Top with remaining ice cream. Cover and freeze for 8 hours or overnight. , Remove from the freezer 5 minutes before serving. Remove sides of pan; drizzle with remaining honey.

APRIL FOOLS' CRAB CAKES: FRIED ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Looks like: Crab Cakes
• Cut two individual-size 4-ounce cartons of vanilla ice cream in half crosswise to make 4 disks; freeze 30 minutes. Pulse 2 cups white bread cubes and 2 cups shredded coconut in a food processor, then spread on a plate. Remove the cartons and press the ice cream into the crumb mixture, covering all sides (reserve the remaining crumbs). Freeze until hard, 1 hour. Meanwhile, make the "tartar sauce" (below). Dip the disks in 3 beaten eggs, then press in the reserved crumbs and freeze at least 1 more hour. Heat 3 inches of vegetable oil to 350 degrees F in a deep skillet and fry the ice cream until golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels, then eat immediately.
• For the April Fool's Tartar Sauce: Pistachio-White Chocolate Sauce:
• Looks like: Tartar Sauce
• Microwave 1/4 cup heavy cream, 4 ounces chopped white chocolate, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons rum, the grated zest of 1/2 lime and 1/2 orange, and 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios at 50 percent power, 1 minute. Whisk until creamy, then let cool.

NO-FRY FRIED ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Using a 1/2-cup ice cream scoop, place 8 scoops of ice cream on a baking sheet. Freeze until firm, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, combine brown sugar, butter and cinnamon. Stir in cornflakes. Transfer to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until lightly browned, 4-6 minutes. Cool completely., Roll ice cream balls in crumb mixture. Cover and freeze until firm, at least 1 hour. If desired, serve with toppings.

FRIED ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Scoop ice cream into 8 - 1/2 cup sized balls. Place on baking sheet and freeze until firm, about 1 hour.
• In a shallow dish, combine cornflakes and cinnamon. In another dish, beat egg whites until foamy. Roll ice cream balls in egg whites, then in cornflakes, covering ice cream completely. Repeat if necessary. Freeze again until firm, 3 hours.
• In deep fryer or large, heavy saucepan, heat oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Using a basket or slotted spoon, fry ice cream balls 1 or 2 at a time, for 10 to 15 seconds, until golden. Drain quickly on paper towels and serve immediately.

RICE KRISPIES ICE CREAM DESSERT

Steps:

• Mix all together. (omitting the icecream).
• Spread 1/2 the mixture in a buttered 9x13 inch baking pan.
• Slice icecream (softened) on top.
• Sprinkle with remaining crumbs over the top.
• Refreeze.
• It's already quite sweet, but if you're so inclined, drizzle with a little of your favorite ice-cream topping. Butterscotch, caramel, or hotfudge all work.

NOT FRIED, FRIED ICE CREAM

Steps:

• Make 8 vanilla ice cream balls and freeze on wax-lined cookie sheet for about an hour.
• Mix remaining ingredients and spread on a cookie sheet to bake at 350°F until crisp and golden.
• (Cooking times will vary according to taste and oven temps.) Let cool.
• Roll ice cream balls in the cooled mixture and refreeze for 2 hours more.
• Serve with honey drizzled over each and enjoy!
• *See new note above recipe*.