I bet you have, (if never indulged), at least smelled this delicious treat at a fair or two. I know my nose has led me many a time, right over to the large bus on wheels which deep fries dough to perfection, and tops it with way too much sugar/cinnamon/chocolate/whip cream/fruit/or all of the above.
The 'Elephant Ear' is a classic.
But before you start searching for the closest carnival, I will let you in on a little secret. The delicious sweet flavor of the 'Elephant Ear' is closer than you think! In fact, you can re-create it your kitchen using only 4 ingredients, and no deep frier! My best friend Leah has re-created it in ice cream form.
Now I don't exaggerate, this stuff tastes like the real thing! (Especially the variety topped with cinnamon and sugar.) I'll admit the temperature and texture are slightly different, but it makes no difference in getting across a serious 'Elephant Ear' flavor! And you will never guess what's in it.
Good thing I'm going to tell you!
Your Welcome.
Ingredients:
For one serving.
2 large scoops of vanilla ice cream/frozen yogurt
1 tsp. real cocoa
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. large crystal sugar, like turbanado (If you don't have a larger suga
r variety you can leave out this ingredient and it will still taste the same--it's used for texture)
You can top the finished ice cream with fruit or extra 'Elephant Ear' toppings if you wish:)
Directions:
1. Scoop ice cream into a bowl and allow to sit for a minute or two to soften.
2. Sprinkle with cocoa, cinnamon, sugar, and stir. Combine all ingredients well, or at least until the dry powdery cocoa is combined. It can be slightly marbled in colour OR you can combine it completely until it it is one solid colour.
3. Serve into a new bowl if desired.
Enjoy!
Elephant Ear photo courtesy of http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1020/
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