Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

This easy Ninja Creami vanilla cream is a delicious frozen take on the classic vanilla ice cream. It is a budget friendly all year round dessert, made with just 5 ingredients and minimal prep!

a container of Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream with a spoon inside it

I looooooove me some dessert. I looooove vanilla. And I love me my Ninja Creami machine. So of course, one of the first things I needed to do was come up with this Ninja Creami vanilla ice cream recipe. Of course.

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Easy Ninja Creami Ice Cream

It is full of delicious creamy vanilla flavor, made with ingredients I already own, can be made healthier, is affordable and so very delicious. Just like my Ninja Creami strawberry ice cream.

I love whipping some up for hot summer days, summer parties, birthday parties, pool parties, Memorial Day and 4th of July parties. This homemade vanilla ice cream is great to serve as is or with tons of sprinkles, pies, cakes, brownies, and more.

a container of Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream with a spoon scooping some out

Ingredient Notes

Milk – for the best result use whole milk.
Cream – heavy cream makes this taste heavenly.
Cream cheese – use full fat cream cheese.
Vanilla bean paste – adds delicious flavor.
Sugar – adds sweetness.

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Instructions

the vanilla ice cream ingredients inside a Ninja Creami pint container.

Step 1. Put the cream cheese in a large bowl and microwave for 10 seconds. Stir in the sugar, then slowly add the milk, heavy cream, and vanilla bean paste, stirring until fully combined.

the frozen vanilla ice cream base in the pint container.

Step 2. Pour the vanilla ice cream mixture into your Ninja Creami pint, place the lid on, and freeze on a flat surface for 24 hours.

The processed vanilla ice cream inside the Ninja Creami bowl.

Step 3. To process, remove the pint container from the freezer, take off the lid, and follow the quick start guide assembly and setup instructions. Then, press the ice cream button.

a spoon removing some of the finished ice cream from the Ninja Creami bowl.

Step 4. When it has finished processing, check and re-spin if needed. Then remove from machine, scoop out of pint, and serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

Let it freeze for 24 hours. The ice cream base must be fully frozen to process correctly.
If like me, you don’t like waiting, then prep and freeze more than one pint at a time.
If your ice cream is not smooth enough, use the re-spin function. If it’s still not the right texture, simply add a splash of cream or milk and re-spin again.
You can add more or less sugar depending on your taste.
If you plan to add mix-ins, chill in advance for the best results.

a bowl of Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream on a table

Easy Variations

Change the vanilla – you can use vanilla extract instead of vanilla extract.
Add mix ins – feel free to add in chocolate chips, dried fruit pieces, toffee pieces and more as mix ins.
Add nut butters – like peanut butter and almond butter for extra flavor.
Vary the cream – if you prefer, use half and half or single cream, but this will make it less creamy.

Storage

Prep Ahead – Plan to prep ahead as you’ll need to freeze the ice cream base for at least 24 hours before you process it.
Storage – This ice cream can be kept frozen in an airtight freezer-safe container for up to a month.

FAQs

Why does the Ninja Creami have to freeze for 24 hours?

Unlike other ice cream making methods you may have used, the Ninja Creami lacks a cooling mechanism.

Therefore the ice cream mixture must be fully frozen in order to achieve a smooth, creamy ice cream texture when processing.

How long can you store Ninja Creami in freezer?

You can store this Ninja Creami ice cream in the freezer for several weeks. Smooth out the fully processed mixture so it’s even and flat, cover it, and freeze again.

When you are ready to enjoy it again, simply run it on the same setting used the first time and enjoy.

More Recipes Like This

Ninja Creami strawberry ice cream.

Recommended Tools

The Ninja CREAMi Deluxe for making all your favorite frozen treats with ease!
Extra Ninja CREAMi Deluxe pint containers to always have a frozen batch ready to process.
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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a container of Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream with a spoon in it

Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe

Creamy homemade vanilla ice cream for the whole family

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, Western

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 0

Freezing and Processing Time: 1

Total Time: 1 10

Servings:

Calories: 270kcal

Author: Bintu Hardy | Budget Delicious

Ingredients

1 cup (240ml) whole milk
¾ cup (180ml) heavy cream
1 Tablespoon cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
⅓ cup (67g) sugar

Instructions

Put cream cheese to a large bowl and microwave for 10 seconds.
Stir in the sugar, then slowly add the milk and heavy cream, stirring until fully combined.
Pour the vanilla ice cream mixture into your Ninja Creami pint, place the lid on, and freeze on a flat surface for 24 hours.
To process, remove pint container from freezer, take off the lid, and follow the quick start guide for assembly and set up instructions. Then press the ice cream button.
When it has finished processing, check and re-spin if needed. Then remove from machine, scoop out of pint, and serve immediately.

Notes

Let it freeze for 24 hours. The ice cream base must be fully frozen to process correctly.

If like me, you don’t like waiting, then prep and freeze more than one pint at a time.

If your ice cream is not smooth enough, use the re-spin function. If it’s still not the right texture, simply add a splash of cream or milk and re-spin again.