Ninja Creami Ice Cream FAQ’s

What the FAQ?

What is a Ninja Creami?  

The Ninja Creami transforms a frozen solid ice cream base into a decadent and delicious ice cream, at the touch of a button.  From healthy to decadent, the Ninja Creami ice cream maker can create frozen treats that are creative and healthful. 

Enjoy traditional desserts like a Ninja Creami Vanilla ice cream, Ninja Creami Chocolate ice cream, Strawberry ice cream, or Mint chocolate chip ice cream.  You can also enjoy creative concoctions that are Dairy free, Vegan, Low calorie, and/or full of Protein- All easy Ninja Creami recipes.

The Creami has pre-programmed settings for ice cream, sorbet, gelato, frozen yogurt, milkshake, smoothie bowl, slushy, Italian ice, frozen drinks, and ‘Creamiccino’.  The Creami works differently from a conventional maker, but quickly spins a frozen pint of ingredients into a mostly smooth ice cream, even with tricky, low-fat bases.

Why would I want to make Creami Ice Cream or Sorbet?

The Ninja Creami is fast and fun.  Get creative with textures, and flavors,  Make decadent flavor combinations, low-calorie, high protein ice cream, or treats to accommodate special diets- Keto, Low-sugar, Lactose-free, or Vegan.  Make ice cream with easy Ninja Creami recipes.

With the Creami, you simply pour your liquid base and ingredients in the Creami pint, and freeze it for 24 hours.  Once your mixture is frozen, you pop the lid off of the containers and drop them into the Ninja Creami.

Whether you’re a seasoned frozen dessert connoisseur or a rookie confection maker, this magical machine can revolutionize your dessert experience.

Why will I love Ninja Creami  Ice cream and Sorbet recipes?

• Fast.  Create your culinary canvas in minutes- and freeze.  24 hours later the Ninja Creami grinds and smooths your ingredients into a specialty confection.
• Fun.  There are so many options to create a dessert that is perfect for you and your family and friends – easy recipes
• Variety. The Ninja Creami offers a wide range of dessert options, allowing you to experiment and create various frozen desserts like ice cream, gelato, sorbet, and more, specific to your taste and preferences.   Great for the perfect summer treat, but a delicious classic all year long.  Creamy ice cream is super easy.
• Minimal ingredients. Most recipes require just a handful of ingredients, (with many you will have on hand)
• Diet friendly. You can use this ice cream machine to make Keto, Lactose-free, low-calorie, protein, and even vegan ice creams.  Pure joy
• Small servings. Each batch of ice cream makes just one Ninja Creami pint container, making it so fun to experiment with your favorite flavors- and varieties of frozen desserts- and just enough to share.
• Customizable settings. Each button on the machine is specific depending on what you’d like to make- lite ice cream, smoothie bowls, or another other sweet treat. Try out that ice cream button and make the best ice cream with the Ninja.

What is the Ninja Creami process?

1.  Add fresh ingredients to the Ninja Creami pint- Typically a base, fruit or savory flavor, other add-ins
2. Freeze Ninja Pints and their contents
3. Turn the Ninja Creami machine on.  Place the Ninja pint into the Ninja Creami Ice cream machine’s outer bowl with the paddle lid, and position in the machine.  Press the appropriate button, and wait for your machine to do its magic.  Super easy to make.

What are typical bases for Ninja Creami ice cream?

Traditional Ninja  Creami Ice cream may include egg yolks, cream and sugar.   Other variations use whole milk, heavy whipping cream, and occasionally cream cheese, and even goat cheese.

For low-calorie ice creams, almond milk, cashew milk, or low-fat yogurt is often used in conjunction with sugar-free pudding powder.  Low calorie sweeteners include Stevia, Monk fruit, Swerve, Allulose.  Guar gum is sometimes used as a thickener, or way to avoid heavy creams.

Vegan Creami ice cream often feature non-dairy milks like almond or cashew.  They may also use Tofu, Cashew or Coconut butters, soaked nuts, even sweet potatoes and/or dates

Lactose-free milks or protein shakes are often used in Creami desserts for those with milk allergies

Some Creami desserts start with a Protein shake – Fairlife, B-Fit and Core Power shakes are popular options.

What are typical bases for Ninja Creami Sorbet recipes?

Sorbet is typically simple syrup and pureed fruit.  Sorbets can include herbs, and alcohol.

Can you use frozen fruit in a Ninja Creami?

If using frozen fruit, Dice or mince in a food processor.   Hard frozen fruit can damage your Ninja machine.  Fresh fruit can to add too much liquid to your recipe.

Can I add Fudge or Caramel to my Ninja Creami ice cream?

Fudge and Caramel, Nut butters, and Hazelnut spread do not mix well in the Ninja Creami.  These should be added after the dessert is blended.

How does the Ninja Creami work?

The Ninja Creami uses a different method of preparing cool and creamy treats.  The Creami uses technology that was previously only available in an expensive machine called the Pacojet.  The Creami  has an attached blade, which spins as it slowly moves into the frozen block of liquid.  The blade drills into the ice, shaving off pieces and whipping them together until the mixture forms a creamy dessert.