Everything You Need to Know About Making Ice Cream (And Beyond) In The Ninja Creami

Felicia Lim
·7-min read

If you've ever tried making your own ice cream or sorbet at home without an ice cream maker, you know it's not exactly easy to get it to be extremely creamy (without the ice particles). Even with an ice cream machine, it takes at least a few hours to get the ice cream ready—and to the consistency you want.

Enter the Ninja Creami, one of the latest gadgets in the Ninja family that's a do-it-all ice cream maker, smoothie master, sorbet crafter and gelato genius. Ninja is also the brand behind the Ninja Foodi that has literally become a household name.

The Creami is their latest gadget loved by busy families who want to create frozen treats at home but don't have hours to do so. And these 27 best Ninja Creami recipes will help you do just that.

How Does the Ninja Creami Work?

The Ninja Creami transforms frozen solid bases into ice cream, sorbets, milkshakes and more, at the touch of a button. Ninja’s Creamify technology enables the Creami to break down a uniformly frozen block into an incredibly smooth, creamy texture in just 2-5 minutes. You'll have to prepare the base in advance, but this part is easy. Just take the ingredients of your favorite ice cream, sorbet or milkshake recipe, blend them and then freeze overnight to get the base.

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How Much Does the Ninja Creami Cost?

You can purchase the Ninja Creami for $229.99 on NinjaKitchen.com.

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What to Make in the Ninja Creami

From fruity sorbets such as Easy Plum Amaretto Sorbet, Blueberry Lemon Sorbet to Cherry Sorbet and ice cream such as Limoncello Gelato, Coconut Lime Ice Cream and Roasted Blackberry Ice Cream, there are tons of easy frozen desserts you can make with your Creami!

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How To Clean the Ninja Creami

Before cleaning, make sure to remove the Creamerizer Paddle from the outer bowl lid by rinsing the lid and pressing the paddle latch. The containers, lids and paddle are all dishwasher safe (top rack only). Ensure the paddle, pint, outer bowl and lids are all separated before placing them in the dishwasher.

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How Long Does Ninja Creami Ice Cream Last?

Your Creami creation is best consumed within 2 weeks of creation.

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The Best Ninja Creami Recipes

Here are 27 easy Ninja Creami recipes, from ice cream and smoothies, to sorbet and gelato. Browse through them, pin your favorites and see why making these creamy concoctions at home is so much better than buying them at the store.

<p>Parade</p><p>This persimmon sorbet is the perfect snack to keep you cool while strolling around in the hot summer sun.</p><p><strong>Get the Ninja Creami recipe:</strong> <a href="/31398/mikegifford/persimmon-sorbet/" data-ylk="slk:Persimmon Sorbet;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link "><strong>Persimmon Sorbet</strong></a></p>

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This persimmon sorbet is the perfect snack to keep you cool while strolling around in the hot summer sun.

Get the Ninja Creami recipe: Persimmon Sorbet

<p>Parade</p><p>Nigella Lawson's bourbon salted caramel ice cream is creamy, rich and oh-so-decadent!</p><p><strong>Get the Ninja Creami recipe: <a href="/650716/parade/no-churn-bourbon-salted-caramel-ice-cream/" data-ylk="slk:Bourbon Salted Caramel Ice Cream;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Bourbon Salted Caramel Ice Cream</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/scream-ice-cream-32-best-145111773.html" data-ylk="slk:32 est Ice Cream Flavors, Ranked;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;outcm:mb_qualified_link;_E:mb_qualified_link;ct:story;" class="link yahoo-link">32 est Ice Cream Flavors, Ranked</a></strong></p>
<p>passthesushi.com</p><p>The limoncello gelato with vanilla lemon curd swirl is sweet, creamy and smooth with just a touch of that tart lemon sour that makes you want to dive in for another spoonful.</p><p><strong>Get the Ninja Creami recipe: <a href="https://passthesushi.com/limoncello-gelato/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Limoncello Gelato;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Limoncello Gelato</a></strong></p>
<p>cookinglsl.com</p><p>Chocolate cherry stracciatella gelato—a summer favorite! A refreshing combination of sweet cherries, vanilla bean milk-based ice cream and chocolate.</p><p><strong>Get the Ninja Creami recipe: <a href="https://cookinglsl.com/chocolate-cherry-stracciatella-gelato-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Chocolate Cherry Stracciatella Gelato;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Chocolate Cherry Stracciatella Gelato</a></strong></p>
<p>I Heart Vegetables</p><p>Just 3 ingredients are required to make this honeydew sorbet for this healthy summer treat.</p><p><strong>Get the Ninja Creami recipe: <a href="https://iheartvegetables.com/honeydew-sorbet/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:3-Ingredient Honeydew Sorbet;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">3-Ingredient Honeydew Sorbet</a></strong></p>
<p>The View from Great Island</p><p>This epic plum amaretto sorbet is unlike anything you’ve ever tasted, it’s like biting into a ripe juicy plum, exploded tenfold.</p><p><strong>Get the Ninja Creami recipe: <a href="https://theviewfromgreatisland.com/easy-plum-amaretto-sorbet-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Easy Plum Amaretto Sorbet;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Easy Plum Amaretto Sorbet</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/1059623/kelli-acciardo/ice-cream-sando-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Check Out This Amazing Ice Cream Sandwich;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Check Out This Amazing Ice Cream Sandwich</a></strong></p>
<p>chefnotrequired.com</p><p>The easiest cherry dessert ever using frozen cherries!</p><p><strong>Get the Ninja Creami recipe: <a href="https://www.chefnotrequired.com/cherry-sorbet/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Cherry Sorbet;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Cherry Sorbet</a></strong></p>

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The easiest cherry dessert ever using frozen cherries!

Get the Ninja Creami recipe: Cherry Sorbet

<p>Coley Cooks</p><p>Creamy ricotta gelato with sweet, syrupy roasted figs and smooth, nutty pistachio butter swirled throughout.</p><p><strong>Get the Ninja Creami recipe: <a href="https://coleycooks.com/ricotta-gelato/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Ricotta Gelato;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Ricotta Gelato</a></strong></p>
<p>cottercrunch.com</p><p>Homemade dark chocolate sorbet spiked with espresso – an easy vegan sorbet recipe for chocolate lovers who need a boost of caffeine! Refined sugar-free.</p><p><strong>Get the Ninja Creami recipe: <a href="https://www.cottercrunch.com/espresso-dark-chocolate-sorbet/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Espresso Dark Chocolate Sorbet;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Espresso Dark Chocolate Sorbet</a></strong></p>
<p>Plant Based RD</p><p>A vegan chili lime mango sorbet recipe that is creamy, tangy, sweet and spicy all at once. The perfect summertime recipe made with fresh lime, coconut, and chili spices.</p><p><strong>Get the Ninja Creami recipe: <a href="https://plantbasedrdblog.com/2021/05/chili-lime-mango-sorbet-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Chili Lime Mango Sorbet;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Chili Lime Mango Sorbet</a></strong></p>
<p>Unbound Wellness</p><p>This no-churn blueberry lemon sorbet is a refreshing and simple summer treat. It’s paleo, AIP and can be made vegan-friendly.</p><p><strong>Get the Ninja Creami recipe: <a href="https://unboundwellness.com/blueberry-lemon-sorbet/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Blueberry Lemon Sorbet;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Blueberry Lemon Sorbet</a></strong></p>
<p>Ninja Creami raspberry sorbet recipe</p><p>A refreshingly fruity treat even your waistline will appreciate.</p><p><strong>Get the Ninja Creami recipe: <a href="https://skinnyms.com/raspberry-peach-sorbet-5/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Raspberry Peach Sorbet;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Raspberry Peach Sorbet</a></strong></p>
<p>40 Aprons</p><p>This blueberry muffin smoothie bowl is sweet with a touch of lemon and vanilla, just like a blueberry muffin!</p><p><strong>Get the Ninja Creami recipe: <a href="https://40aprons.com/blueberry-muffin-smoothie-bowl-vegan-paleo/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Blueberry Muffin Smoothie Bowl;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Blueberry Muffin Smoothie Bowl</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/1041485/kristamarshall/best-blueberry-season-recipes/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:50 Best Blueberry Recipes;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">50 Best Blueberry Recipes</a></strong></p>
<p>Simple Green Smoothies</p><p>This iconic glowing green smoothie nourishes your skin from the inside out. It’s packed with beneficial ingredients that will make your skin positively glow. Drink up a glass of this plant-based goodness every morning for radiant, rejuvenated skin.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://simplegreensmoothies.com/recipes/glowing-green-smoothie" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Glowing Green Smoothies;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Glowing Green Smoothies</a></strong></p>
<p>simplymaderecipes.com</p><p>This tropical dragon fruit smoothie is a refreshing smoothie made with pineapple, mango, banana, strawberries, dragon fruit and a pinch of honey.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.simplymaderecipes.com/tropical-dragon-fruit-smoothie/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Tropical Dragon Fruit Smoothie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Tropical Dragon Fruit Smoothie</a></strong></p>
<p>Minimalist Baker</p><p>A creamy, 6-ingredient cucumber smoothie with coconut, lime, pineapple and greens! A nutrient-rich, refreshing smoothie that will beautify you from the inside out!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://minimalistbaker.com/creamy-pineapple-cucumber-smoothie/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Creamy Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Creamy Pineapple Cucumber Smoothie</a></strong></p>
<p>cookinglsl.co</p><p>Easy watermelon smoothie recipe – simple, light, sweet and refreshing drink, made in two minutes with just five simple ingredients. Perfect for summer!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://cookinglsl.com/easy-watermelon-smoothie-recipe/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Easy Watermelon Smoothie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Easy Watermelon Smoothie</a></strong></p>
<p>Lil' Luna</p><p>This easy one-minute Aloha tropical smoothie has just 6 simple ingredients with tropical goodness in every sip!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://lilluna.com/aloha-tropical-smoothie/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Aloha Tropical Smoothie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Aloha Tropical Smoothie</a></strong></p>
<p>buildyourbite.com</p><p>This strawberry banana smoothie recipe is made with just three ingredients. You can’t go wrong with this simple and delicious smoothie!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://buildyourbite.com/healthy-strawberry-banana-smoothie/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Healthy Strawberry Banana Smoothie;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Healthy Strawberry Banana Smoothie</a></strong></p>
<p>texanerin.com</p><p>This healthy peanut butter ice cream does not taste at all healthy but is rich, dense and creamy. Can be made with sunflower seed butter for a paleo and nut-free version and it’s also vegan.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.texanerin.com/healthy-peanut-butter-ice-cream/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Healthy Peanut Butter Ice Cream;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Healthy Peanut Butter Ice Cream</a></strong></p><p><strong>Related: <a href="https://parade.com/health/is-peanut-butter-good-for-you" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Is Peanut Butter Good for You?;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Is Peanut Butter Good for You?</a></strong></p>
<p>Baked by Rachel</p><p>Creamy homemade peach ice cream with raspberry swirls. It's the perfect summer treat!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.bakedbyrachel.com/peach-ice-cream-with-raspberry-swirls/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Peach Ice Cream with Raspberry Swirls;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Peach Ice Cream with Raspberry Swirls</a></strong></p>
<p>Get Inspired Everyday</p><p>This coconut lime ice cream is ultra creamy thanks to the avocado added in! It’s a refreshing combination that everyone loves. It’s also dairy-free and paleo, as well as vegan, so pretty much everyone can eat it.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://getinspiredeveryday.com/food/coconut-lime-ice-cream/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Coconut Lime Ice Cream;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Coconut Lime Ice Cream</a></strong></p>
<p>Wicked Spatula</p><p>This healthy homemade blackberry ice cream recipe is creamy and decadent—just what you want in ice cream. Just 5 ingredients, dairy-free and paleo, too!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://www.wickedspatula.com/roasted-blackberry-ice-cream/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Roasted Blackberry Ice Cream;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Roasted Blackberry Ice Cream</a></strong></p>
<p>anitalianinmykitchen.com</p><p>Raspberry swirl ice cream is a creamy no-churn ice cream, made with fresh raspberries. The perfect summer treat! Fast, easy and so delicious.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://anitalianinmykitchen.com/raspberry-swirl-ice-cream/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Raspberry Swirl Ice Cream;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Raspberry Swirl Ice Cream</a></strong></p>
<p>temeculablogs.com</p><p>Learn how to make homemade chocolate ice cream in the Ninja Foodi!</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://temeculablogs.com/ninja-creami-ice-cream-machine/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Ninja Foodi Chocolate Ice Cream;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Ninja Foodi Chocolate Ice Cream</a></strong></p>
<p>The Tasty Travelers</p><p>Raspberries and white chocolate go really well together since the raspberries are a little tart and the white chocolate has a mild flavor and a super smooth texture.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://thetastytravelers.com/ninja-creami-raspberry-white-chocolate-truffle-ice-cream/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Ninja Creami White Chocolate Truffle Ice Cream;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Ninja Creami White Chocolate Truffle Ice Cream</a></strong></p>
<p>thetastytravelers.com</p><p>This easy strawberry ice cream recipe is made up of a creamy, rich vanilla bean base with the addition of strawberries.</p><p><strong>Get the recipe: <a href="https://thetastytravelers.com/ninja-creami-strawberry-ice-cream/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:Ninja Creami Strawberry Ice Cream;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas" class="link ">Ninja Creami Strawberry Ice Cream</a></strong></p>

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