Fast Fried Ice Cream Topping

There are two things on the dessert menu that I will order every single time - Creme Brulee and Fried Ice Cream.  Both have similar elements to them, actually.  Both have creamy vanilla custard, caramel flavor and lots of crunchy texture.

I've been Pinning quite a few recipes for Fried Ice Cream recently:

This one from My Little Blogspot is absolutely authentic:

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  Then there's this delicious sounding "Un-Fried Ice Cream" from The Recipe Addiction:

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Finally, you can't go wrong with this detailed tutorial for Deep Fried Ice Cream featured on The V-Spot:

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See, but the problem is that I'm way too lazy to go through that trouble.  I'm looking for instant satisfaction when I get that Vanilla, Cinnamon, Caramel, Crunch craving!  That's when I came up this simple idea to make Fried Ice Cream Topping!

Here's what you need:
3 Cups Corn Chex
3 Tablespoons Cinnamon Sugar
Vanilla Ice Cream

First, measure out the Chex and Cinnamon Sugar and put it in a large ziplock bag. With a rolling pin (or the heel of your hand), crush the cereal.  Give it a good shake to make sure the Cinnamon Sugar is well mixed.

You can then pour it into a jar to use at your whim!  Wouldn't this also make a great hostess gift with a coordinating ice cream scoop?

I have to warn you...this is Extremely Addicting!  My husband and I went through a whole container of  ice cream in 3 days because this topping is just so darn good!

You can also serve it up with a drizzle of Caramel Sundae Topping to really make it taste authentic.

Fake-It Yourself Breakdown:

Fake & Fast Fried Ice Cream Topping ($0.67 Cereal, $0.05 Cinnamon Sugar, $1.00 Ice Cream) Yields 6 Servings.

Total Fake-It Cost:  $1.71

Compare to Fried Ice Cream at a Restaurant:  $6.00 Average, 2 Servings

Total Fake-It Savings:  $16.29 + Pig Out Convenience!


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