mexican ice cream sundaes

Recipe by
Lynn Dine
Tampa, FL

This dessert makes an impressive presentation. The flour tortillas take on a subtle flavor sprinkled with cinnamon-sugar, and they make a pleasing combination with cornflakes. Everybody loves ice cream for dessert. Time doesn't include freezing time.

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Deep Fry

Ingredients For mexican ice cream sundaes

  • 1⁄2 cup canola oil
  • 6 flour tortillas, cut into 6 wedges each (6 inches)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1⁄4 cup corn flakes, crushed
  • 6 scoops vanilla ice cream
  • chocolate syrup to your liking
  • whipped cream, in a can, to you liking
  • 6 maraschino cherries, with stems

How To Make mexican ice cream sundaes

  • 1
    In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Fry tortilla wedges, a few at a time, for 1-2 minutes on each side or until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Combine the sugar and cinnamon; set aside 1 tablespoon. Sprinkle both sides of tortillas with remaining cinnamon-sugar.
  • 2
    In a shallow bowl, combine the cornflake crumbs and reserved cinnamon-sugar. Roll ice cream in crumb mixture to coat. Freeze until serving.
  • 3
    Drizzle serving plates with chocolate syrup if desired. Place six tortilla wedges on each plate; top each with a scoop of ice cream. Pipe whipped cream around base and on top of ice cream. Garnish each with a cherry.

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