Fried ice cream

Name: Fried ice cream
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 52 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Cream gelato freezer cold 1 ½ cup; Pan di Spagna (Sponge cake) filled roll 8.8 oz; Type 00 flour 1 ½ cup; Water cold 6 oz; Baking powder 5 tsp; Peanut seed oil 1 spoonful; Peanut seed oil to taste

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723

Calories per serving

Vegetarian

Energy Kcal 723
Carbohydrates g 86.3
of which sugars g 31.4
Protein g 13.1
Fats g 36.1
of which saturated fat g 8.54
Fiber g 2.1
Cholesterol mg 135
Sodium mg 85

Difficulty: Average
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 12 min
Serving: 4
Cost: Low

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Chef Mulan

Fried gelato is a popular Chinese dessert that's a delicious surprise. It combines a cold, creamy core with a crispy, golden shell. And look, what makes this fried ice cream so special is the contrasting textures. Bite into the warm, crunchy outside, and you find a still-cold, sweet interior. Seriously good. The secret to a perfect fried ice cream recipe is patience. The ice cream must be frozen rock hard before it hits the hot oil—ensuring it doesn't melt into a mess. In China, a simple sponge cake, sometimes with a tasty filling, is often used to create the perfect soft barrier. Plus, you can experiment with different ice cream flavors or cake types while maintaining the essential technique: a quick fry that forms a golden crust while the center stays chilly. This dessert fits right in with Chinese classics like spring rolls and almond chicken, which is great.

Many people who wonder how to make fried ice cream find out it's simpler than it seems—really. It requires just some freezer space and a touch of patience. The dessert's tender cake layer absorbs just enough oil to achieve that deep-fried flavor, yet the ice cream remains surprisingly moist and icy. Some restaurants serve this alongside Shao Mai dumplings or after a bowl of wonton soup. You know, offering a sweet finish to a meal. This isn't like the Mexican version you might have seen. Chinese fried gelato points out the cake coating instead of crumbs or cornflakes. At home, you can experiment with a variety of flavors, turning a classic deep-fried ice cream into your own unique treat. Even with all the variations, it's the hot-cold, crunchy-creamy bite that makes this dish a favorite in Chinese dessert recipes. Once you give it a try, fried gelato feels like the ultimate sweet treat. For sure. It's a fun way to enjoy something really unique and really delicious.

INGREDIENTS

723

Calories per serving

For 4 scoops: Cream gelato 1 ½ cup (200 g) - freezer cold; Pan di Spagna (Sponge cake) 8.8 oz (250 g) - filled roll

For the batter: Type 00 flour 1 ½ cup (200 g); Water 6 oz (170 g) - cold; Baking powder 5 tsp (34 g); Peanut seed oil 1 spoonful

For frying: Peanut seed oil to taste

Preparation

How to prepare Fried ice cream

To make fried ice cream, first cut the roll into slices about half a cm (0.2 inch) thick 1; you'll need 16 in total. Place 3 slices in the palm of your hand 2 and put a scoop of ice cream in the center, using a scoop 3.

Cover with another slice 4 and gently press with your hands to form a ball with a uniform appearance 5. Wrap each ball with plastic wrap, then place them on a tray and put them in the freezer 6. Let them solidify for at least 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, prepare the batter: sift the flour into a bowl, then add the baking powder 7, the seed oil 8, and the cold water 9.

Mix with a hand whisk to obtain a smooth, creamy, lump-free mixture 10. After the cooling time, pour the seed oil for frying into a pot and bring it to a temperature of 340°F-355°F. Dip one ball at a time into the batter, turning it with the help of a spoon to cover it completely 11, then immerse it in the boiling oil 12.

Fry the ball for 2-3 minutes until golden, then drain 13 and transfer to absorbent paper 14. Continue in this way with all the other pieces and serve your fried ice cream immediately 15!

Storage

It is recommended to consume fried ice cream immediately.

You can prepare the balls in advance and leave them in the freezer for up to 7 days.

Tip

If you wish, you can dust the fried ice cream with powdered sugar before serving it or finish it with a kitchen torch for a flambé version!

CHEF MULAN: AUTHENTIC TRADITION

The Chef Mulan of Mulan Group, the company of the Zhang family that has been operating in Chinese gastronomy for over twenty years: iconic dishes and many delicacies made as they would be at home. This makes them unique: artisanal production that combines the genuineness of a homemade meal and the authenticity of tradition. The attention dedicated to manual processing is perceived in the natural taste and quality of details. From the method of closing Chinese dumplings to the meticulous processes of cooking traditional ingredients, everything is done according to the ancient Oriental culinary art.

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