Cheaters Fried Ice Cream

corn flakes cereal*

salted butter

ground cinnamon

Vanilla bean ice cream (, firm enough to shape but just soft enough to scoop (I prefer Breyers All Natural Vanilla))

Optional servings suggestions:

honey or caramel sauce (, store bought or homemade)

chocolate fudge sauce (, store bought or homemade)

sweetened whipped cream

cherries (, fresh or Marachino, for garnish)