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Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Ninja Creami vanilla ice cream recipe

This Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream is rich, creamy, and easy to make with just a few ingredients. Perfect for a simple yet delicious dessert!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 day
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 0
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Ice Cream Base:

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract or 1 vanilla bean, scraped
  • A pinch of salt

Substitutions & Tips:

  • Milk: Swap whole milk for almond milk oat milk, or coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
  • Sugar: Use honey maple syrup, or a sugar substitute like stevia for a lower-calorie alternative.
  • Vanilla: If using a vanilla bean split it lengthwise and scrape out the seeds for an intense vanilla flavor.
  • Add-Ins: Customize your ice cream with mix-ins like chocolate chips crushed cookies, or fresh fruit.

Instructions
 

Step 1: Prepare the Ice Cream Base

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract (or vanilla bean seeds), and salt.
  • Whisk until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.

*Step 2: Freeze the Base

  • Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container, leaving about 1/2 inch of space at the top.
  • Secure the lid and freeze for 24 hours to ensure the base is fully set.

Step 3: Process in the Ninja Creami

  • Remove the pint from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes.
  • Place the pint in the Ninja Creami and select the “Ice Cream” function.
  • Process for 2 minutes, or until the ice cream reaches your desired consistency.

Step 4: Add Mix-Ins (Optional)

  • If you’re adding mix-ins like chocolate chips or cookie crumbs, use the “Mix-In” function for an additional 30 seconds.
  • Serve immediately for a soft-serve texture, or freeze for an additional hour for a firmer consistency.

Notes

  • For a lower sugar option, use a sugar substitute like monk fruit or stevia.
  • Customize by adding mix-ins like chocolate chips, fruit, or cookie pieces after the first spin.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1g
Keyword creamy dessert, easy ice cream, gluten-free dessert, homemade ice cream, Ninja Creami, no-churn ice cream, vanilla ice cream
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