How to Make the Best Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream

This is the best Ninja creami vanilla ice cream

The Ninja creami ice cream maker is revolutionary! It allows you to make a simple ice cream base in the ninja creami pint, place it in the outer bowl of the machine and it does all the work for you. 

A few minutes later you are left with the most delicious sweet treat that has an insanely creamy texture and that you can enjoy on a hot day! 

Plus the best part about it is that is allows you to get as creative as possible by flavoring your mixture as you please and really create something that you and your whole family will love!

Why you need to make this homemade vanilla ice cream in Ninja Creami!

• Customizable Taste: Making vanilla ice cream in a Ninja Creami machine allows you to adjust the level of sweetness and intensity of vanilla flavor to suit your preference. You have control over the ingredients used, ensuring a customized taste that suits your specific dietary requirements or flavor preferences.
• High-Quality Ingredients: By making vanilla ice cream at home, you have the freedom to choose high-quality ingredients, including fresh milk, cream, and real vanilla extract. This allows you to create a superior product that can rival or surpass the taste and quality of store-bought options.
• Fresh and Preservative-Free: When making vanilla ice cream in your Ninja Creami machine, you have the assurance that it’s made fresh without any added preservatives. It is a better way to enjoy a healthier dessert option that doesn’t contain artificial flavors, colors, or stabilizers commonly found in commercial ice creams.
• Fun and Interactive Process: Using a Ninja Creami machine to make your own ice cream can be a fun and interactive activity, especially if you involve family or friends. The machine’s easy-to-use settings and quick freezing process allow you to experiment with different variations, encouraging creativity and enjoyment in the kitchen.
• Cost-Effective: Making vanilla ice cream in your Ninja Creami machine can be a cost-effective choice, especially when compared to buying premium-quality ice cream from the store. You can save money in the long run by investing in the machine and creating homemade treats at a fraction of the cost.
• Satisfaction of Homemade Goodness: There is a unique satisfaction and pride that comes with making ice cream from scratch. By creating vanilla ice cream in your Ninja Creami machine, you can enjoy the satisfaction of producing a homemade dessert that is made with love, care, and your personal touch.

Ingredients for this homemade ice cream recipe

Here are the basic ingredients you will need to make this classic vanilla ice cream. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements. 

• Heavy cream 
• Milk- You can use any milk you have I used 2% milk but whole milk would make this ice cream that much creamier.
• Powdered sugar
• Pure vanilla extract– Make sure that you are using high-quality vanilla extract for this recipe since it is our main flavor here. If you are feeling a little fancy you can also use a whole vanilla bean pod or vanilla bean paste instead to have a vanilla bean ice cream. Another great option would be using vanilla bean powder. Truthfully anything works as long as it is a high-quality tasty ingredient!

How to make homemade vanilla ice cream in a ninja creami machine

This is how you can make delicious vanilla ice cream in your ninja creami ice cream machine. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions! 

1. In your Ninja creami pint container add the heavy cream, milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. 
2. Using a handheld frother, froth the mixture until everything is combined together. 
3. Close the container with a lid and freeze on a flat surface for 24 hours. 
4. Once you are ready for your ice cream place the pint container in the outer bowl of the device, top with the outer bowl lid, and lock in your machine. 
5. Press the ice cream function in your machine and allow it to do its thing. 
6. If the ice cream appears to be crumbly you you can add 1 tablespoon of milk and spin it again. Feel free to respin it as necessary to reach your desired consistency. 

Frequently asked questions – FAQ

How to store leftover Ninja creami vanilla ice cream?

The great thing about this machine is that if you have any leftover ice cream, you can just keep it in its container in the freezer with the lid tightly closed for up to 1 month.

With regular churn ice creams or more traditional ice cream recipes, you won’t have to do any work before enjoying them once they have been in the fridge but with the ninja creami since it goes through a different process you would have to spin it in the machine to get that perfect texture again. It is a quick and simple process that will yield indulgent treats in no time! 

Can I use a sugar substitute in this recipe to turn this into a keto vanilla ice cream?

Absolutely! This frozen treat is made with heavy cream. So it can be made keto-friendly by adding a sugar substitute like monk fruit or even stevia leaf sugar.

What mix-ins can I add to my vanilla ice cream?

You can do a lot with this base recipe. It is both delicious and serves as a great canvas to get creative and create the most delicious treat. 

• Strawberry pieces for a strawberry and cream ice cream. 
• Mini chocolate chips for a delicious chocolate chip vanilla ice cream. 
• Sprinkles for a fun funfetti ice cream
• Caramel and pecans for a delicious butter pecan twist on this recipe. 

The options are endless, play with what you have or are craving at the time and see. Let me know what was your favorite mix in in the comments below!

What are some fun toppings to pair with the rich vanilla flavor of this ice cream?

Some of my favorite ice cream toppings  would be:

• Sprinkles, the contrast of color is just amazing!
• Chocolate fudge sauce
• Fresh fruit or fresh berries and whipped cream 
• Brownie pieces or chunks of cookie dough

Can I make my vanilla ice cream dairy free and vegan friendly?

You sure can. Instead of using milk feel free to use extra creami oat milk. Bonus points if that oatmilk is vanilla flavored as well for that extra oomph of flavor. For the heavy whipping cream use coconut cream to add that extra fat into our base and make a super creamy ice cream.

Can this recipe be made in the Ninja original creami machine as well as in the Deluxe creami machine?

It sure can! The original is a tab bit smaller than the Delux so if you are making this recipe in the larger appliance make sure that you are using 1.5X the measurements are given in the recipe card below so that your container is full and yields a larger batch of ice cream. For reference, the original container can take up to 16 ounces and the Deluxe sits right at 24 ounces. 

Troubleshooting common issue

Why is my ice cream crumbly?

When it comes to the Ninja creami, after the first spin you’ll notice that your ice cream looks crumbly. You can either re-spin it a few times or just add about 1 tablespoon of milk in there before re-spinning it once and have the smoothest ice cream EVER!

Vanilla ice cream made in a ninja creami

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