Perfect Tempura Ice Cream

1. Cut pound cake in medium-size slices.

2. Scoop a ball of ice cream and wrap completely with cake slices, patching where needed with smaller pieces.

3. Wrap balls tightly with plastic wrap, forming a round shape. Freeze at least 5 hours or overnight.

4. Heat oil in a deep fryer or heavy pan.

5. Stir cold sparkling water very slowly into flour; whisk in egg to create batter.

6. Remove ice cream balls, one at a time, from the freezer. Dust the surface with flour. Dip into batter, coating completely. Quickly lower coated ice cream balls into oil; fry until golden, about 25 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon.

7. Serve with a drizzle of chocolate sauce before ice cream melts!

Tips

You can drizzle with any sauce of your liking or serve them also with fruit.

You can shape the ice cream any way you desire.

Editor's Note:

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. Amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.