Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
With this Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe, it’s incredibly easy to make flavorful, ultra creamy, and utterly delicious vanilla ice cream right at home!
Suitable for gluten free and vegetarian diets.
It still amazes me how I can turn 5 simple ingredients into a decadent homemade vanilla ice cream in the Ninja Creami machine. And even better with a few mix-ins, I end up with so many different variations, that I never have to eat the same thing twice.
I do love how much easier it is to make Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream compared to the traditional at-home ice cream methods. This remains one of my favorite ways to make homemade ice cream! Here’s why:
- It is made with affordable pantry and refrigerator ingredients I already own, so can whip it up whenever the mood strikes.
- I combine the ingredients and freeze the base in 5 minutes. Once frozen, I simply pop it in and let the Ninja Creami transform it into a smooth, creamy frozen dessert.
- I love being able to swap the ingredients to make this recipe non-dairy or sugar-free, or add some mix-ins and flavorings to create the ice cream of dreams.
- And when I want different, I instead make the equally delicious Ninja Creami strawberry ice cream and my decadent Ninja Creami chocolate ice cream.
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The Seriously Simple Ingredients and Variations
- It has got creamy vibes from the whole milk and heavy cream base which I love. I think the full fat cream cheese is the secret to getting ultra rich and creamy ice cream. For sure if you want you can use half and half and reduced fat milk. If you prefer to make it vegan then go ahead and use unsweetened oat milk instead of whole milk, coconut cream, and vegan cream cheese to make delicious vegan ice cream. It may come out more soft serve.
- I sweeten it with granulated white sugar. However if you prefer to lighten it up then simply replace the sugar with ½ teaspoon of stevia and 2 ½ tablespoons of raw agave nectar, and process using the Lite Ice Cream program.
- I am a sucker for using fresh vanilla beans pods and add a lot coz I like ’em. But have also used a teaspoon or two of vanilla extract instead.
- Check out my entire collection of delectable Ninja Creami recipes!
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How To Make Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
Step 1. Add cream cheese to a large bowl and microwave for 10 seconds. Mix in the sugar, then slowly add the milk and heavy cream, stirring until fully combined.
Step 2. Slice the vanilla beans open lengthwise and use the knife blade to scrape out the caviar. Add to the mixture, using a fork to combine.
Step 3. Pour the mixture into your Ninja Creami pint, put the lid on, and place in the freezer for 24 hours.
Step 4. Remove from freezer, take off lid, and follow the instructions for processing using the Ice Cream setting. When complete, remove from machine and serve immediately.
Bintu’s Tips For Success
- The mixture must be fully frozen in order to process correctly. I normally recommend you freeze for the full 24 hours. As you make this more often, you might find that an overnight freeze is enough.
- Go ahead and prep a few Ninja Creami recipes at once. Future you will be so glad to have a stash of frozen pints just waiting to be spun whenever you want.
- If your ice cream’s not quite creamy enough on the first try, then just hit that re-spin button. Still a little off? No problem! Add a splash of cream or milk, give it one more spin, before tucking right in.
- A lot of people tell me they add in ¼ teaspoon xanthan or guar gum or sugar free pudding mix to get the perfect ice cream texture. Try it and see what you think.
- When using mix-ins, I tend to chill them before adding in to keep the ice cream cold. I prefer keeping the ice cream plain and everyone can add mix-ins in their own bowls.
- The machine can be a little noisy when processing, so just be prepared. It’s fun.
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- Ninja Creami apple ice cream.
- Ninja Creami pumpkin ice cream.
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Prep and Storage
- Prep Ahead – make your ice cream base and let it freeze for at least 24 hours before adding it to the machine.
- Storage – keep in a sealed container in the freezer for several weeks, up to 1 month.
FAQs
Yes, and having to wait 24 hours for Ninja Creami is probably the most difficult part of the process. To get the proper texture, it is critical that the ice cream base be a frozen solid. This ensures that smaller ice crystals form, which provides that super creamy texture we all love.
If your Ninja Creami ice cream is icy, you have a few options.
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.t.
I do NOT recommend using frozen fruit in the Ninja Creami, since it is not made to process hard frozen fruit, and this will likely damage your machine. Allow the fruit to thaw before using.
If starting with frozen fruit, you may need to blend them separately in a high powered blender before adding the mix into your Creami.
You can keep Ninja Creami ice cream in the freezer for several weeks. Smooth out the processed mixture so it’s flat, place the lid on, and put it in the freezer. When you are ready to enjoy it again, simply run it on the same setting used the first time.
Recommended Tools
- The awesome Ninja Creami is a must!
- A good set of Mixing Bowls to combine ingredients with ease.
- Measuring Cups and Spoons to ensure you use the correct amounts.
- And for the best tools to help make your recipe even easier and more successful, check out my collection of the Best Kitchen Tools on Amazon.
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Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup (236ml) whole milk
- ¾ cup (177ml) heavy cream
- 1 Tablespoon cream cheese
- 5 small vanilla beans
- ⅓ cup (67g) sugar
Instructions
- Add cream cheese to a large bowl and microwave for 10 seconds.
- Mix in the sugar, then slowly add the milk and heavy cream, stirring until fully combined.
- Slice the vanilla beans open lengthwise and use the knife blade to scrape out the caviar. Add to the mixture, using a fork to combine.
- Pour the mixture into your Ninja Creami pint, put the lid on, and place in the freezer for 24 hours.
- To process, remove pint from freezer, take off lid, and refer to the quick start guide for assembly and set up instructions.
- When processing is complete, remove from machine, scoop out of pint, and serve immediately.
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Notes
- Be sure to allow the mixture to freeze for the full 24 hours. It must be fully frozen in order to process correctly.
- Prep and freeze several recipes at once so you’ll always have a frozen pint ready to process!
- Use the re-spin function if your ice cream isn’t creamy enough.
- If after respinning it’s still not the right texture, add a splash of cream or milk and re-spin again.
- Using mix-ins? Pre-freeze them before adding them to the recipe.
- Storage – keep in a sealed container in the freezer for several weeks.
Nutrition
I love being able to make ice cream at home!