The ice cream is not actually fried in oil...but you know, that "fried" sweet, crispy crunchy topping they put on a big ball of vanilla ice cream and then drizzle with honey or chocolate syrup (or both!), and top with whipped cream, and a cherry? If you have never had the pleasure of indulging in this amazing treat...you must try this recipe!! If you are familiar with the kind of "fried" ice cream I am talking about...then YOU MUST TRY THIS RECIPE! :)
Because this pie uses store bought ice cream and non-dairy whipped topping...it's actually pretty easy to make this recipe for "Fried" Ice Cream Pie more diet friendly. By choosing reduced fat or non fat products, you can help control the calories in this pie. You can also top this pie however you like or not at all. The choice is yours!
My family LOVED this version of "Fried" Ice Cream Pie...and so did I! It's so easy to make as well. The hardest part of making it is waiting for it to freeze.
So what are you waiting for? Go out and get the ingredients you need to make this today...and make your mouth and tummy happy!
If you like this frozen dessert recipe, make sure you check out my easy Caramel Macchiato No Churn Ice Cream (no ice cream maker needed!) and my Michigan Cherry Amaretto No Churn Ice Cream full of summer ripe cherries!
"Fried" Ice Cream Pie

Just like the "fried" ice cream at my favorite Mexican restaurant! Easy and delicious!
Ingredients
- 1/2 container of 1.5 quart reduced calorie vanilla ice cream or full fat (if that's your thing)
- 8 oz. Cool Whip® Free, divided (or regular Non Dairy whipped topping)
- 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 2 1/2 cups crushed corn flakes (NOT 2 1/2 cups of cornflakes crushed)
- 4 TBSP butter
- 3 TBSP granulated sugar
- pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup chopped almonds
- 8 maraschino cherries, optional
- chocolate syrup or honey, optional
Instructions
- In a small skillet, melt the butter over med heat. Add in the crushed cornflakes, almonds, sugar and salt. Mix well to combine. Allow to cool to room temp.
- Set out ice cream and allow to soften. When soft enough, fold in 1/2 of the container of Cool Whip and cinnamon.
- In a deep dish 9" pie plate, put half the crumb mixture on the bottom. Pat to an even layer. Spread the ice cream mixture over the crumbs. Top the ice cream mixture with the remaining crumbs.
- Cover pie with plastic wrap and put the pie in freezer until frozen. (About 2 hours or longer)
- Before serving, cut pie into 8 slices. Garnish each slice with the remaining Cool Whip and a maraschino cherry. Drizzle with chocolate syrup or honey, if desired.
Prep Time: 00 hrs. 15 mins.
Total time: 2 hrs. 15 mins.
Tags: ice cream, fried, cinnamon, dessert, frozen
Adapted from Growing Up Gabel
*This recipe calls for 2 1/2 cups of crushed cornflakes. That indicates that the measuring takes place after the cornflakes have been crushed. If you measure out 2 1/2 cups of cornflakes and then crush them, you will not have enough coating.
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- Chocolate Peanut Butter Caramel Ice Cream Pie by The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Peppermint Fleck Ice Cream by Scoop Adventures
- Raspberry Lemonade Ice Cream Pie by The Redhead Baker
- Coffee Ice Cream by Cookistry
- Salted Caramel Ice Cream by Life Tastes Good
- Salted Caramel Peanut Butter Buster Bars by The Life and Loves of Grumpy's Honeybunch
- Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream by Hezzi-d's Books and Cooks
- "Fried" Ice Cream Pie by Renee's Kitchen Adventures
- Mint Chip Ice Cream by Crumb
- S'mores Ice Cream Pie by Love and Confections
- How to Make an Ice Cream Pie at Home by Farm Fresh Feasts
- Gluten Free Sandwich Cookie Ice Cream Pie by Gluten Free Crumbley
- Fudge Topped Chocolate Ice Cream Pie by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Salted Caramel Ice Cream Pie by The Spiffy Cookie
- Caramel Coffee Milkshake by Wishes and Dishes
- Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Pie by The Messy Baker
- Majarete (Dominican Corn Pudding) Ice Cream by Mind Over Batter
- Peanut Butter Crunch Ice Cream Cake by The Gunny Sack
- Dirty Girl Scout Ice Cream by Quarter Life (Crisis) Cuisine
- No Churn Low Carb Blueberry Cheesecake Ice Cream by Yours and Mine are Ours
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I love the crunchy topping combined with the creamy ice cream!
ReplyDeletethe crunchy topping is so good. I could eat just that. But then it wouldn't be an ice cream pie! lol thanks for stopping by Tonia!
DeleteLooks really good!
ReplyDeletethank you!!
DeleteWhat a concept! Your post has left me speechless, and hungry!! Would love to try just one slice... :-)
ReplyDeleteI'll bring you a slice my next trip to WI! lol
DeleteI love the faux fried topping. Will definitely have to try it out soon.
ReplyDeletethe faux topping is m favorite part! thanks for stopping by Terri!
DeleteHow fun to make fried ice cream in pie form! My family would love it!!!
ReplyDeletethanks Liz!
DeleteI love Dark Sweet Cherry ice cream! This fried ice cream pie looks fabulous!! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeletethanks Sheena! Good luck with the giveaway!
DeleteI love your ice cream pie. Would you believe I've never had the "fried" ice cream? Justin loves it and always orders it for dessert at the local Mexican place. I will have to give your recipe a try soon!
ReplyDeleteMy boys said this tastes just like the kind we get in the restaurant! You def should give it a try!
DeleteYour Fried Ice Cream looks like a fun dessert for a BBQ crowd. Thanks Renee. Pinned!
ReplyDeleteYes! You could definitely make this for a crowd. Double the ingredients and you can make in a 9x13 pan! Thanks for stopping by KC!
DeleteThis is so clever and crunch is essential to ice cream cakes and pies!
ReplyDeleteI want it, I need it, I have to have it. This is fabulous Renee. I can't wait to try it.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining us for this event. It's so nice to have you along for the ice cream ride.
Great dessert for summer! I would skip cherries on top ;)
ReplyDeleteSomeone is going to be in ice cream heaven! :)
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is homemade vanilla. I need to try this pie. Thanks for the giveaway. Good luck everyone.
ReplyDeleteBunny Tracks
ReplyDeleteI'm pretty plain vanilla bean for me.
ReplyDeleteVery cool idea to make a "fried" ice cream pie! Need to try this recipe.
ReplyDeleteI have never had one of these beautiful pies! It looks so easy to make and amazingly delish! I can't wait to try it. I know the fam will love this! thanks for sharing, Renee!
ReplyDeleteI love cherry ice cream.
ReplyDeleteBanana is my favorite ice cream flavor!
ReplyDeleteI forget the cinnamon due to chaos but still good
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