Fried Chicken Ice Cream

A playful dessert illusion that looks exactly like fried chicken but is entirely sweet — featuring waffle-flavored ice cream, a chocolate cookie bone, and a caramelized white chocolate coating that mimics crispy chicken skin.

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Prep Time 20

Freezing Time 1 30

Total Time 2

Servings: 6 pieces

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

Main Components

2 cups waffle-flavored ice cream or substitute with vanilla ice cream mixed with waffle cone pieces
6 cookie sticks or pretzel rods to serve as edible 'bones'
1 cup caramelized white chocolate crushed or shaved
1/2 cup crushed cornflakes or cookies for extra crunch
1/2 cup melted milk or dark chocolate for dipping and adhesion

Equipment

Freezer
Mixing Bowl
Spoon or Ice Cream Scoop

Method

Shape the Ice Cream: Scoop the waffle-flavored ice cream and mold each portion into a drumstick shape. Insert a cookie stick or pretzel rod into the base as the 'bone.' Freeze for 1–2 hours until firm.
Prepare the Coating: Melt chocolate and allow it to cool slightly. In separate bowls, place the crushed caramelized white chocolate and crushed cornflakes or cookies.
Coat the Ice Cream: Dip each frozen 'drumstick' in melted chocolate, then immediately roll in the caramelized chocolate and cornflake mixture to create a crispy appearance.
Final Freeze: Return the coated ice cream pieces to the freezer for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the coating to set completely.
Serve and Enjoy: Present your 'fried chicken' ice cream on a platter for a fun surprise dessert!

Notes

For an extra realistic look, mix crushed cornflakes into the caramelized chocolate for more texture. Experiment with flavors like maple or honey for the ice cream to enhance the 'chicken and waffles' theme.