Categories: frozen dessert

Ingredients

• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup vegetable3 oil
• 3 (6-inch) flour tortillas, cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 1 cup cajeta, dulce de leche or caramel sauce*
• 1 to 2 tsp. ancho chile powder or to taste
• 6 cups vanilla ice cream
• 1/2 cup cocktail peanuts

Directions

1. Combine sugar and cinnamon on shallow plate. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat until hot. (Oil is hot when wooden spoon is inserted and small bubbles form around spoon.)
2. Working in batches, fry tortilla strips 30 to 60 seconds or until golden brown and crisp, stirring frequently. Drain briefly on paper towels. While still hot, roll fried tortilla strips in sugar mixture; cool.
3. Place a scoop of ice cream in each bowl, top with warm cajeta, tortilla strips and peanuts.

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