Ninja Creami Strawberry Ice Cream
Ninja Creami Strawberry Ice Cream is a cool, refreshing summer dessert. This recipe uses just 4 simple ingredients (like frozen strawberries and heavy cream) to make a smooth, creamy frozen treat that's ready in minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup strawberry syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoon instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup frozen strawberries
Instructions
- Add heavy cream, strawberry syrup, pudding mix, and vanilla extract to a Ninja Creami pint container. Stir well.
- Add strawberries and stir; make sure no strawberries are sticking out of the top of the milk mixture.
- Freeze the milk mixture for at least 24 hours.
- When you're ready to serve, run the frozen mixture through the Ninja Creami using the “ice cream” setting. One spin is usually enough for a creamy texture. If it still looks crumbly after the first spin, add ¼ cup of milk and use the re-spin function.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Submerge the Berries: Make sure your frozen strawberries are fully tucked under the liquid. If they poke up, the blade can hit them unevenly. It helps to check after freezing for 1-2 hours, submerging berries if needed.
- The 24-Hour Rule: I know it's hard to wait, but the base must be frozen for a full 24 hours on a level surface to get that perfect "ice cream shop" texture.
- Consistency Check: If the first spin looks crumbly, don't panic! Just add a splash of milk and hit "Re-Spin." This is the secret to getting it velvety smooth.
- Optional Shortcut: If you want a softer, more "soft-serve" vibe, you can leave out the vanilla pudding mix.
- Prep Hack: I love using an inexpensive frother to mix the base - it makes sure the syrup and pudding mix are totally incorporated with no clumps!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 419kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 3gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 109mgPotassium: 227mgFiber: 2gSugar: 29gVitamin A: 1172IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 1mg
