8 Ninja Creami ice cream flavors that beat every option in the grocery store freezer aisle

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The Ninja Creami makes homemade frozen desserts feel easier to control than grabbing another pint from the store. These 8 recipes cover vanilla bases, cookies and cream, mango sorbet, strawberry cheesecake, s’mores, high protein vanilla, and mint chocolate chip. Most need a full freeze before spinning, so they work best when the pint is planned ahead. Use this list when the freezer needs something homemade, cold, and ready for a spoon.

Three scoops of mint chocolate chip ice cream in a glass bowl, with chocolate pieces visible and a sprig of mint in the background.
Mint Chocolate Chip Ninja Creami Ice Cream. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Ninja Creami Vanilla Base with Cream Cheese

A spoonful of vanilla ice cream and a strawberry held above a bowl with more ice cream and strawberries, next to a strawberry-patterned cloth.
Ninja Creami Vanilla Base with Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

With 5 minutes of prep and an 8-hour freeze, Ninja Creami Vanilla Base with Cream Cheese makes one pint. Cream cheese, whole milk, heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt build the base. The cream cheese is softened first, then whisked with the rest of the ingredients before freezing. After the Ice Cream cycle, a small splash of milk or cream helps the Re-Spin cycle finish the texture.
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Cookies And Cream Ninja Creami Ice Cream

Two scoops of Cookies And Cream Ninja Creami Ice Cream in a clear glass bowl.
Cookies And Cream Ninja Creami Ice Cream. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

With a 1-day freeze and 10 minutes of active time, Cookies And Cream Ninja Creami Ice Cream makes two servings. Whole milk, heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and crushed Oreo cookies make the base and mix-in. The pint freezes solid before running the Ice Cream cycle. A well is made in the center for the crushed cookies, then the Mix-In cycle spreads them through the ice cream.
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Vanilla Ninja Creami Ice Cream

A close-up of a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a black ice cream scooper, with colorful sprinkles blurred in the background.
Vanilla Ninja Creami Ice Cream. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

With 8 minutes of prep and a 24-hour freeze, Vanilla Ninja Creami Ice Cream makes one pint. Whole milk, heavy cream, confectioners’ sugar, vanilla pods or vanilla extract, and salt make the base. The vanilla seeds are scraped into the milk mixture before everything is whisked together. After freezing flat, the pint runs through the Ice Cream cycle, with a small amount of milk added if the texture needs help.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Ninja Creami Ice Cream

Close-up of a bowl of ice cream topped with crushed cookies, strawberry pieces, and a drizzle of strawberry sauce.
Strawberry Cheesecake Ninja Creami Ice Cream. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

With 10 minutes of prep and a 24-hour freeze, Strawberry Cheesecake Ninja Creami Ice Cream makes one pint. Whole milk, heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, cream cheese, strawberries, vanilla extract, and Nilla wafers build the cheesecake-style flavor. Half the strawberries blend into the base, while the rest go in later with the crushed wafers. The Mix-In cycle folds the fruit and cookie pieces through after the first spin.
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Ninja Creami Mango Sorbet

A black bowl containing three scoops of bright yellow ice cream sits on a light wooden surface, with another bowl and metal spoons in the background.
Ninja Creami Mango Sorbet. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

With 10 minutes of prep and a 12-hour freeze, Ninja Creami Mango Sorbet makes four servings. Ripe mangos, powdered sugar, and salt are blended until smooth before going into the Ninja Creami pint. The purée freezes until solid, then runs through the Sorbet setting. If the texture looks crumbly, the Re-Spin cycle helps smooth it out. Serve it right away or refreeze and re-spin later.
Get the Recipe: Ninja Creami Mango Sorbet

S’mores Ninja Creami Ice Cream

A scoop of S’mores  ice cream topped with crushed graham crackers, chocolate chips, and a toasted marshmallow.
S’mores Ninja Creami Ice Cream. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

With 5 minutes of prep and a 24-hour freeze, S’mores Ninja Creami Ice Cream makes two servings. Whole milk, heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, graham crackers, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chips make the base and mix-ins. The frozen chocolate base runs through the Ice Cream setting first. Toasted marshmallows, crushed graham crackers, chocolate chips, and a little milk go in before the Mix-In cycle.
Get the Recipe: S’mores Ninja Creami Ice Cream

High Protein Vanilla Ninja Creami Ice Cream

A close-up of a black ice cream scoop lifting vanilla ice cream from a container.
High Protein Vanilla Ninja Creami Ice Cream. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

With 5 minutes of prep and a 24-hour freeze, High Protein Vanilla Ninja Creami Ice Cream makes one pint. Whole milk, cream cheese, vanilla protein powder, powdered sweetener, vanilla extract, and salt are blended until smooth. The pint freezes flat before running on the Lite Ice Cream cycle. If the mixture comes out crumbly, milk can be added before using the Mix-In cycle to bring the texture together.
Get the Recipe: High Protein Vanilla Ninja Creami Ice Cream

Mint Chocolate Chip Ninja Creami Ice Cream

Three scoops of mint chocolate chip ice cream in a glass bowl, with chocolate pieces visible and a sprig of mint in the background.
Mint Chocolate Chip Ninja Creami Ice Cream. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

With 5 minutes of prep and a 24-hour freeze, Mint Chocolate Chip Ninja Creami Ice Cream makes one pint. Whole milk, heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, peppermint extract, green gel food coloring, and chocolate chips make the base and mix-in. The mint base freezes first, then spins on the Ice Cream cycle. Chocolate chips and a small splash of milk go into the center before the Mix-In cycle.
Get the Recipe: Mint Chocolate Chip Ninja Creami Ice Cream

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