Taste, season with salt and add a more rum if needed. When you are ready to fry the ice cream, heat the oil in a deep-fat fryer to 190C (CAUTION: hot oil can be dangerous. Do not leave unattended.) ...
In a bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, sugar and cream ... have been deep-fried. Heat the oil in a deep fryer or deep, heavy pan to 180°C/350°F, or until a cube of bread browns in 30 seconds.