Q: Can I use almond milk or oat milk in this Ninja Creami vanilla ice cream?

A: Yes, you can use almond milk, oat milk, or coconut milk in place of regular milk. Each one gives a slightly different flavor and the ice cream will be a little less rich than whole milk, but all three work great in the Ninja Creami.

Q: Why is my Ninja Creami vanilla ice cream crumbly after the first spin?

A: Crumbly or powdery ice cream after the first spin almost always means it just needs a respin. Reattach the pint and select the Respin function. Also make sure you let the frozen pint sit at room temperature for the full 15 minutes before spinning, as that step makes a real difference.

Q: Do I have to use cream cheese in this recipe?

A: The cream cheese gives the ice cream a smooth, creamy texture and helps it hold together beautifully after spinning. I recommend keeping it in the recipe. If you prefer to leave it out, the ice cream will still spin; it will just be slightly less creamy.

Q: Can I make this recipe without sugar?

A: Yes. Monk fruit sweetener and most sugar substitutes work well in this Ninja Creami vanilla ice cream recipe. I use monk fruit whenever I want a lighter version and it always comes out delicious.

Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream Recipe (Only 5 Ingredients)

Name: Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream Best Easy Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon of Cream Cheese, room temperature.; 1/3 cup of Sugar (or monk fruit or your favorite sugar substitute); 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 3/4 cup of regular half and half (can use fat-free, or heavy cream); 3/4 cup of milk

Ninja Creami Vanilla Ice Cream Best Easy Recipe

Ninja Creami vanilla ice cream recipe is the best tasting vanilla with 5 simple ingredients.

Total Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 3 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon of Cream Cheese, room temperature.
1/3 cup of Sugar (or monk fruit or your favorite sugar substitute)
1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
3/4 cup of regular half and half (can use fat-free, or heavy cream)
3/4 cup of milk

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Instructions

Add 1 tablespoon of cream cheese to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 15 seconds. You can also let it sit at room temperature until soft. Soft cream cheese blends much more smoothly and helps prevent any lumpy texture in your finished ice cream.
Add 1/3 cup of sugar and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the softened cream cheese. Stir until everything is fully combined and smooth.
Pour in the half and half and your milk of choice and stir well until the mixture is completely combined.
Pour the ice cream base into your Ninja Creami pint container and fill to the max fill line. Do not overfill, or the lid will not seal properly.
Place the lid on your pint container and freeze for a full 24 hours. Keep two or three pints pre-made and frozen in your freezer at all times so you always have homemade ice cream ready when your family wants it.
Take the frozen pint out of the freezer and let it sit on the counter for 15 minutes. This step helps the Ninja Creami machine process the base evenly and get that perfect creamy texture.
Assemble the pint in the outer bowl with the paddle attached and lock it into the Ninja Creami machine. Select the Ice Cream function and let it run. If the ice cream looks crumbly or powdery after the first spin, reattach the pint and select the Respin setting. One respin almost always gives you a perfectly smooth, creamy result.

Author: Crafting a Family Dinner
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Ninji Creami

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 162
Sugar: 28.5 g
Sodium: 99.2 mg
Fat: 2.5 g
Carbohydrates: 30.9 g
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 3.9 g
Cholesterol: 9 mg