Sopapilla with Ice Cream

This recipe mixes Sopapilla with Ice Cream, A crunchy Fried pastry with a creamy texture on top or no side.

I’ve always had a fondness for sopapillas ever since my university days. During that time, I made friends from Spain, Mexico, Portugal, Brazil, and beyond, each bringing their unique traditions to the table. One friend, in particular, taught me how to make sopapillas, sharing her special technique and love for this beloved dish.

Have you ever considered combining the delicious crispness of sopapillas with soft, flavorful ice cream featuring your favorite fruits? offering a satisfying experience with every bite. And if you top it off with a chocolate drizzle, as I did recently, the taste simply turns perfect.

This Sopapilla with Ice Cream is likely enjoyed as a snack or dessert, My young child particularly loves eating it in a bowl where I mix the sopapilla and ice cream together. He enjoys crushing the textures until they blend into a smooth, buttery consistency—it’s his favorite way to enjoy this treat.

What is Sopapilla with Ice Cream?

This is a dessert that mixes two tasty things: crispy sopapillas and cold ice cream. Sopapillas are so fluffy and crunchy, fried pillows. When you put a scoop of creamy ice cream on top, it gets even better, The juiciness of the ice cream melds over the fried pastry which adds a special taste to it, You can eat them together, with a hot cup of coffee as a snack or as a sweet dessert after your main dish, This Sopapilla with Ice Cream makes a great combination that everyone should try it.

Ingredients:

For Sopapillas:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup warm water
• Vegetable oil for frying

For The Ice Cream:

• 2 cups vanilla ice cream (or any preferred flavor)
• 1/2 cup chopped tangy fruit (such as tamarind pulp or another tangy fruit of choice)

Chocolate Drizzle (Optional):

• 1/2 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
• 1 tbsp butter or vegetable oil

Kitchen Equipment Needed

• Frying pan (if making homemade sopapillas)
• Paper towels (for draining fried sopapillas)
• Serving plates
• Microwave or double boiler (for melting chocolate)

How To Make Sopapilla with Ice Cream?

For Sopapillas:

Step 1:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add warm water, mixing until a smooth dough forms. Cover with a cloth and let it rest for 10 minutes.

Step 2:

Divide the dough into small balls, about the size of golf balls. Roll out each ball into thin ovals, approximately 1/8 inch thick. sometimes I create a square shape, it depends on how you like it.

Step 3:

Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the sopapillas one at a time, turning once, until they puff up and turn golden brown, about 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 4:

While frying the sopapillas, keep them warm in a low-temperature oven (about 200°F or 95°C) until ready to serve.

For The Ice Cream:

Step 1:

Allow vanilla ice cream to soften slightly at room temperature.

Step 2:

Mix in chopped Pineapples until evenly distributed throughout the ice cream. Just to know, the ice cream flavor is up to you, I prefer to use Pineapples as it is one of my favorite fruits.

Step 3:

Transfer the ice cream back into the freezer to firm up while preparing the sopapillas.

Chocolate Drizzle:

Step 1:

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips or chopped chocolate with butter until it turns glossy. Stir occasionally to ensure even melting.

Step 2:

Place a warm sopapilla on a serving plate. Scoop a generous portion of the ice cream onto the sopapilla.

Step 3:

Drizzle with the optional chocolate sauce, and Drizzle it with the chocolate sauce. Enjoy.

How to Store Leftovers?

This dessert is tastiest when it’s fresh because the sopapillas get soft if you keep them for too long. If there’s any left, put them in a closed container in the fridge. When you want to eat them again, warm up the sopapilla in a toaster oven or regular oven until it’s warm. Then, add the ice cream and chocolate right before you eat it.

What to Eat with this Sopapilla with Ice Cream?

You can Pair your Sopapilla with ice cream with a cup of hot cocoa or some refreshing drinks like Red Bull Sunrise as a snack. If you’re serving it after a main course, consider pairing it with a fruit platter to balance out the richness. Also, try to sprinkle some chopped nuts on top. And don’t forget the drizzling chocolate on top but if you don’t prefer chocolate a caramel sauce will be good too, sopapilla with ice cream is a super versatile mix that is enjoyed as a snack or a satisfying dessert after a hearty meal.

FAQ

What is sopapilla with ice cream made of?

Sopapilla with ice cream consists of crispy sopapillas, which are fried pastry dough, typically made from flour, baking powder, salt, and water. They are served with a scoop of ice cream on top, often flavored with fruits.

What does sopapilla with ice cream taste like?

Sopapilla with ice cream offers a good expirnace, The sopapilla is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, while the ice cream adds a creamy and refreshing element.

What ice cream flavors work best with sopapillas?

I love it with Pineapple ice cream, but chocolate, strawberry, or even caramel ice creams can be good options to try.

Can I skip the chocolate drizzle?

Yes, the chocolate drizzle is optional.

Can I make sopapillas without frying?

While traditional sopapillas are fried, you can also bake them. Simply brush the sopapillas with a little oil and bake in a preheated oven until golden brown and puffed.

Conclusion

Sopapilla with ice cream and chocolate drizzle is a dessert that mixes different textures to create great and new combinations that are so delicious. Don’t forget to share this recipe with your friends and family and subscribe to my blog for more new and creative recipes.