How to Make Fried Ice Cream Cake: A Step-by-Step Guide
Culinary historians debate the true birthplace of Mexican fried ice cream: some trace it to Sonoran street-food vendors who first experimented with frying chilled desserts in crushed cornflakes spiced with cinnamon, while others credit mid-20th-century Texan chefs eager to expand Tex-Mex menus. One theory points to Chinese immigrants in Mexican port cities introducing deep-frying techniques, and another highlights American restaurateurs adapting the concept into novel desserts for diners’ delight. By the late 20th century, fried ice cream had leapt beyond Mexico’s borders—churrerías began offering it alongside churros, and food writers documented its growing popularity. As the treat landed on American … Read more