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Cheesy Beef Tortellini

Cheesy Beef Tortellini

Creamy, cheesy beef tortellini in a rich marinara sauce. This easy one-pot pasta dish is ready in 20 minutes for a family-favorite meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Freezing Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 52 minutes
Servings: 6 balls
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups vanilla ice cream
  • 2 cups corn flakes, crushed
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 quart vegetable oil, for frying
  • q.s. Whipped cream optional, but recommended
  • q.s. Chocolate syrup optional
  • q.s. Maraschino cherries optional

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Ice Cream Scoop
  • Shallow Dishes for coating
  • Heavy Pot or Deep Fryer

Method
 

  1. Scoop vanilla ice cream into balls and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, then freeze for at least 2 hours.
  2. Mix crushed cornflakes with ground cinnamon and granulated sugar in a shallow bowl.
  3. Roll the frozen ice cream balls in the cornflake mixture, then return them to the freezer for another 30 minutes.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or deep fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  5. Carefully lower one coated ice cream ball into the hot oil and fry for 15 to 30 seconds until golden brown.
  6. Remove the fried ice cream and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with optional toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 5mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Handle the ice cream quickly to avoid melting. If your hands are warm, run them under cold water before scooping.
The oil temperature is crucial for the perfect fry; use a thermometer to monitor it closely.
Prepare the ice cream balls ahead of time and fry them just before serving for maximum freshness.
If you have leftover coated ice cream balls, store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks before frying.
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