When I first heard about fried chicken ice cream, I honestly laughed and thought, "No way that works." But then I tried it, and wow-it actually does. The fun part? It looks just like a crispy chicken drumstick, but it's really vanilla ice cream shaped around a Twix bar, dipped in melted white chocolate, and rolled in crunchy cornflakes.

It's one of those desserts that makes everyone stop and stare when you bring it out. My kids couldn't stop giggling the first time I served it, and it's now our go-to party treat when we want something playful and unexpected.

If you love quirky desserts that surprise people, you'll probably also enjoy my no churn strawberry cheesecake ice cream recipe-it's another showstopper that tastes as good as it looks.

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ingredients

To make this, you'll need:

Vanilla ice cream - use a good quality one so it holds its shape
Twix bars - mini ones work best
White chocolate chips
Corn flakes - crushed until small and crumbly

instructions

step 1: prep the ice cream

Scoop cold vanilla ice cream into a large bowl.

Set out a cutting board or tray that will fit in your freezer-you'll need it for shaping the ice cream drumsticks.

step 2: wrap the twix

Unwrap all the mini Twix bars so they're ready to go. I like wearing food-safe gloves here because the ice cream melts fast.

Take a handful of ice cream and flatten it in your hand. Place a Twix bar in the middle, then add more ice cream on top.

Quickly mold the ice cream around the Twix, shaping it into a chicken drumstick. Place it on your cutting board.

Repeat until all your Twix bars are covered. Freeze the tray for 2 hours.

step 3: get the coating ready

About 30 minutes before your ice cream is done freezing, melt the white chocolate in the microwave at 30-second intervals until smooth.

While that cools slightly, crush your corn flakes into small pieces.

step 4: coat the drumsticks

Take the frozen ice cream drumsticks out of the freezer. Dip each one into the melted white chocolate, making sure it's fully covered.

Then roll it in crushed corn flakes, pressing gently so the coating sticks. If needed, reshape the ice cream to look more like fried chicken.

Place the coated drumsticks back on the tray and freeze for another 2 hours.

step 5: serve

Once frozen solid, your fried chicken ice cream is ready to serve! Bite through the crunchy "chicken skin" into creamy ice cream with a surprise Twix center.

notes

Want a different surprise inside? Try Snickers or Kit Kats instead of Twix.
Don't skip the extra freeze time-it helps keep the shape and prevents melting when you coat them.
These can be made ahead and stored in the freezer for up to a week.

nutrition information (per serving)

Calories: 350
Fat: 18g
Carbs: 40g
Protein: 4g
Sugar: 22g

frequently asked questions

Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes! You can prep them days in advance. Just keep them covered in the freezer until ready to serve.

Can I use milk chocolate instead of white chocolate?
Definitely. Milk or dark chocolate will give the outside a slightly different color but still tastes amazing.

How do I crush the corn flakes evenly?
I put them in a zip-top bag and roll over them with a rolling pin. Quick and no mess.

How long do they last in the freezer?
They'll stay good for up to a week if stored in an airtight container.

conclusion

Fried chicken ice cream may sound like a prank at first, but it's one of the most fun desserts you can make at home. It's playful, sweet, crunchy, and creamy all at once. Whether you're making it for a birthday party, family night, or just to surprise your friends, this recipe guarantees smiles (and probably some double takes).

Give it a try-you'll be shocked at how good it tastes and how real it looks!

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