Ninja Creami Strawberry Ice Cream

Name: Ninja Creami Strawberry Ice Cream
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup (236ml) heavy cream; ½ cup (100g) sugar; 8 ounces (226g) fresh strawberries (trimmed and sliced into quarters); 1 teaspoon light corn syrup; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; ¼ cup (5.25g) freeze dried strawberries

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This Ninja Creami Strawberry Ice Cream recipe is loaded with great strawberry flavor! It’s so easy to whip up deliciously creamy strawberry ice cream with just a handful of ingredients and a minimal amount of effort.

Suitable for gluten free and vegetarian diets.

one spoonful of the completed Ninja Creami Strawberry Ice Cream being scooped out of the pint container.

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Strawberry ice cream fans, get ready to meet your new favorite recipe! This Ninja Creami strawberry ice cream is easy to make and loaded with the delicious strawberry flavor you crave.

Making strawberry ice cream Ninja Creami is currently my favorite thing to do in the kitchen. Using the Ninja Creami is different than other at-home ice cream methods and requires far less hands-on effort.

Simply mix up the base and pop it in the freezer. Once it’s thoroughly frozen, the Ninja Creami does the rest of the work. In just a few minutes, you’ve got smooth, creamy, and delicious homemade ice cream ready to serve. And if you want a healthier version, I also show you how further below.

I think you and your family will love it so much that you’ll want to try my Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe plus this whole collection of delectable Ninja Creami Recipes!

a spoon removing a portion of strawberry ice cream from the glass pint container.

There’s a special ingredient that really takes this Ninja Creami strawberry ice cream recipe to the next level too. Mixing in the freeze-dried strawberries adds awesome crunch and tons of extra strawberry flavor. #somuchyum

Why Make This Recipe

Effortless – It only takes a couple of minutes of prep time to combine the ingredients, then the freezer and the Ninja Creami do the rest of the work.
Budget-Friendly – Skip the ice cream shop and make an even better version with a handful of affordable pantry and refrigerator staples.
Versatile – It’s easy to customize this recipe to suit your taste. And you can swap ingredients to make it vegan or sugar-free.

strawberry ice cream inside the Ninja Creami pint container.

Ingredient Notes

Strawberries – fresh berries trimmed and sliced into quarters, plus freeze dried strawberries to add during the mix-in stage.
Heavy Cream – provides a rich and creamy ice cream base.
Sugar – use granulated white sugar for best results.
Corn Syrup – for added sweetness.
Lemon Juice – balances and adds brightness to the strawberry mixture.

the ingredients needed to make this stawberry ice cream Ninja Creami recipe

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How To Make Ninja Creami Strawberry Ice Cream

Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.

the first step for making this Ninja Creami ice cream recipe

Step 1. Add strawberries to a large bowl, mash with a fork and add sugar, corn syrup, and lemon juice, then stir to combine. Allow mixture to sit for 10 minutes.

the second step for making this Ninja Creami recipe

Step 2. Stir in the heavy cream, then pour the mixture into your Ninja Creami pint, put the lid on, and place in the freezer for 24 hours.

the frozen strawberry ice cream base being processed in the Ninja Creami machine

Step 3. Remove the pint from the freezer, take off the lid, and refer to the quick start guide for assembly and setup instructions. Process using the Ice Cream setting.

top down view of the freeze dried strawberries being added to the ice cream mixture

Step 4. Add the freeze dried strawberries during the mix-in stage, and once processing is complete, serve immediately.

Tips For Success

It’s very important to allow the ice cream mixture to freeze for a full 24 hours. It must be frozen completely to achieve the proper texture and consistency.
Strawberries not sweet enough? Add a bit more sugar to the mixture before freezing.
Use the re-spin function if your ice cream isn’t creamy enough. If needed, add a splash of cream before re-spinning.
Prep and freeze several recipes at once so you’ll have some ready to process whenever the mood strikes!
Pre-freeze your mix-ins for great texture and flavor.

a spoon dipping inside the ice cream container to remove one bite.

Delicious Variations

Make it Dairy-Free – Swap the heavy cream for coconut cream to make this a vegan, dairy-free ice cream.
Make it Sugar-Free – Use a quarter cup of stevia instead of sugar and replace the corn syrup with agave nectar, then process using the Lite Ice Cream program.
Use Different Berries – Replace the strawberries with raspberries, blueberries, or blackberries. Or use a combination to make it a mixed-berry treat.

Prep and Storage

Prep Ahead – create the base and let it freeze for at least 24 hours before adding it to the machine.
Storage – processed ice cream can be kept in a sealed container inside the freezer for several weeks, up to 1 month.

one serving of the strawberry ice cream in a white dessert dish.

FAQs

Can I use frozen strawberries when making ice cream?

Yes, you can use frozen strawberries when making ice cream. For this recipe, I recommend thawing them first so you can easily slice and combine them with the other ingredients.

Do I really have to wait 24 hours for Ninja Creami?

Yes, you do have to wait 24 hours for Ninja Creami ice cream to freeze before processing. It is critical that the ice cream base be frozen solid in order to achieve a creamy consistency.

Why is my Ninja Creami ice cream so icy?

If your Ninja Creami ice cream is icy, it may be that:

1. The freezer is too cold. Try letting your frozen ice cream sit on your counter for about 10 minutes to warm up a little it before processing.
2. The base does not have enough fat content – try adding in some extra dairy with high fat content.
3. The base does not have enough sugar. Try adding a bit more, granulated sugar, honey, or corn syrup and re-spinning.

How long can you keep Ninja Creami in freezer?

You can keep Ninja Creami ice cream in the freezer in a sealed container for several weeks, even up to a month.

How can I make this healthier?

You have a few options.

1. You can reduce the sugar or you can replace it with some Stevia extract and monk fruit sweeteners or sugar free Instant pudding mix.
2. To lower the calories you could replace some of the heavy cream with half and half.

Note though that these changes may lead to a less creamy, ice dessert that you may need to re-spin before serving.

top down view of a spoon removing some of the ice cream from the glass pint container.

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