Follow these steps for perfect results
Vegetable Oil
Flour Tortillas
Ground Cinnamon
Sugar
Corn Flake Crumbs
Vanilla Ice Cream
Whipped Cream
Maraschino Cherries
with stems
Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
Fry one tortilla at a time in the hot oil until crispy, about 1 minute on each side.
Remove the fried tortilla and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Combine cinnamon and sugar in a small bowl.
Sprinkle half of the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over both sides of the fried tortillas.
Combine the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture with the cornflake crumbs in another bowl.
Pour the cornflake mixture into a wide shallow bowl or plate.
Scoop vanilla ice cream and roll it in the cornflake mixture until completely coated.
Place the coated ice cream scoop in the center of the cinnamon-sugar coated tortilla.
Spray whipped cream around the base and on top of the ice cream.
Garnish with a maraschino cherry on top.
Expert advice for the best results
Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying the tortillas for optimal crispiness.
Work quickly when coating the ice cream to prevent it from melting too much.
Everything you need to know before you start
5 minutes
Fried tortillas can be made ahead of time.
Serve immediately after assembly.
Drizzle with chocolate syrup.
Sprinkle with chopped nuts.
Pairs well with the cinnamon and sweetness.
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Popular dessert in Mexican restaurants.
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