Ninja Creami Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

You’ll love this decadent Ninja Creami Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream, it’s quick and easy with just 7 affordable ingredients you already own!

Hey friend. If you are looking for a ridiculously easy, simple and very budget-friendly dessert, then this Ninja Creami Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream is just what you need. I love that it looks and tastes decadent, luxurious and like a million dollars, but requires basically zero effort.

Why Make This Recipe?

Here are some of the many reasons why I love this dessert:

• Quick & Easy: Simply blend together some ingredients, freeze and process. Then add in a few mix ins. Yeap, that simple!! No churning and no stovetop custards needed.
• Budget friendly: All you need is 7 pantry staples to create this Ninja Creami dessert.
• So versatile: Add some mix-ins and change the flavor to suit your taste.
• Make ahead: It is perfect for prepping ahead, so you have a strawberry dessert is ready to go when you need.
• You know the ingredients: You know exactly what is in it and you can add more or less of of them to your taste.

The Ninja CREAMi really does make it easy to create all sorts of simple, budget-friendly ice cream recipes, like classic Ninja Creami vanilla ice cream and my summer- favorite, Ninja Creami Strawberry ice cream. I also love this Ninja Creami Orange Julius ice cream and winter fav Ninja Creami Gingerbread Ice Cream. And check out my full collection of Easy Ninja Creami Recipes for even more options.

Ingredient Notes and Variations

Here’s what usually goes into this recipe, plus a few ideas of how I like to change it depending on what’s in the fridge/freezer:

• Milk: For the best and most creamy results, I use whole milk. You can use a lower fat milk or dairy substitute like almond milk or coconut milk, but this will result in a less creamy dessert.
• Heavy cream: You can use half and half too, but it will be less creamy.
• Confectioners sugar: You can add more or less to your taste or use a sugar substitute like swerve in a 1:1 ratio. You can swap in honey, agave, chopped mejool dates, or maple syrup to keep it lighter without being sugar-free.
• Strawberries: Make sure to trim and quarter fresh berries. You can use ones that are about to pass their prime. Strawberry jam is my favourite shortcut because it’s cheap, accessible but will increase the sugar content.
• Cream cheese:  This is one of the key ingredients. You need plain, un-flavored full fat cream cheese. You can use a lighter cream cheese, though the ice cream won’t be as rich.
• Vanilla extract: Use more or less to suit your taste. I sometimes use vanilla bean paste.
• Vanilla biscuit: So many options here. You can use vanilla biscuits, graham crackers, shortbread or digestive biscuits for topping and mixing in. It is fun to add in some freeze dried strawberries too. Mini chocolate chips make a great addition. Use gluten-free biscuits or skip them entirely for a gluten free version.

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How To Make Ninja Creami Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream

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

1. Add milk, double cream, confectioners’ sugar, cream cheese, ½ cup chopped strawberries, and vanilla extract to a blender. Blend until smooth, and no lumps of cream cheese remain.
2. Pour the mixture into your Ninja Creami pint container up to the fill line and freeze on a flat surface in the freezer for 24 hours until fully solid.
3. Once frozen, place the pint into your Ninja Creami and run the Ice Cream cycle.
4. Spin and when done, open it and give it a quick stir. If needed, add a splash of milk and re-spin 1-2 more times until it reaches the desired consistency.
5. If ready, make a small well in the centre of the ice cream and add half of the crushed biscuit and 1/2 cup chopped strawberries.
6. Run the Mix-In cycle to incorporate the biscuit crumbs.
7. Scoop and serve. Top off with the remaining biscuit crumbs and extra chopped strawberries.

Bintu’s Recipe Tips

I’ve made this enough times to know that these tips and tricks make a big difference:

• Soften the cheese: Make sure your cream cheese is softened for a smooth ice cream. Leave it on the counter for about 30 minutes before using.
• Freeze for long enough: You need to allow the mixture to freeze for a complete 24 hours. It must be fully frozen in order to process correctly.
• Use the respin function: If the ice cream isn’t creamy enough, just use the re-spin function. Add a splash of milk or cream before you respin.
• Add flavor: Adding orange zest or lemon zest to the ice cream base gives it a delicious citrus boost.
• How to avoid a peak from forming: Try freezing without the lid to prevent a peak from forming on top of the frozen base. However, if your freezer is jam-packed like mine, this is not always an option. I tend to use the lid and just shave off the peak to level the top before processing.

Prep and Storage

• Storage: Keep in an airtight container inside the freezer for several weeks, up to one month.
• Prep ahead: Make sure to prepare your ice cream base and allow it to freeze for 24 hours before adding it to the machine. If you love ice cream as we do, I highly recommend preparing several recipes at once so there is always a frozen pint on hand and ready to process. Re-spin with 1–2 tablespoons milk before serving.

More Ninja Creami Recipes You’ll Love

• Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream.
• Ninja Creami Strawberry Ice Cream.
• Ninja Creami Pumpkin Ice Cream.
• Ninja Creami Gingerbread Ice Cream.
• Ninja Creami Orange Julius Ice Cream.
• Easy Ninja Creami Recipes.
• Summer Ninja Creami Recipes.

FAQs

Can I skip the mix-ins?

You totally can, just make a creamy strawberry ice cream instead.

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

As difficult as it is, you do have to wait 24 hours for Ninja Creami ice cream bases to freeze. 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.

What if I don’t have a Ninja CREAMi?

If you don’t have a Ninja CREAMi, you can make this ice cream recipe with a food processor or blender. Blend the base until creamy, freeze until solid, then let it soften slightly before serving. Do note that the finished ice cream will have a less creamy texture.

Recommended Tools

• The awesome Ninja CREAMi machine, of course!
• Measuring cups and spoons to makew sure you use the right 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!

Did you make this recipe? Then I would love to hear how it turned out. Please leave a comment and star rating below. And I really appreciate you sharing this recipe with your family and friends. Enjoy every mouthful 😊🍲 – Bintu

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