Pineapple Sorbet Ninja Creami
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Okay, this might have been the toughest recipe to nail yet for my Creami series! If you have been following along on Instagram, you know I’ve tried so many different variations of this Pineapple Sorbet recipe! I’ve tested versions with coconut milk, coconut creamer, pudding mix, pineapple juice, fresh pineapple, frozen pineapple… I feel like I tried it ALL!
So after MANY attempts, I finally just dumped a can of pineapple into the container, crossed my fingers, and what do you know? Turns out, sometimes simple is just best!
And I know this might not even seem like a real recipe, but I swear the canned pineapple (with the juices) and a squeeze of citrus made the best tasting and best textured sorbet, so here we are!
I love how fresh and fruity this sorbet is! It’s the perfect light and refreshing treat and will definitely be on repeat at our house all summer long!
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I’m telling you guys—this one was surprisingly tough to crack! I kept thinking more ingredients would make it better, but that wasn’t the case at all. Fresh pineapple left a bitter aftertaste and combinations like coconut milk or vanilla protein shakes just threw the flavors off. Even a mix of frozen pineapple with vanilla pudding mix and coconut creamer had a strange texture. In the end, it turns out that simple really is best.
- Pineapple: Throughout all my testing, I found that the canned pineapple tidbits with the juice turned out the best and had the best flavor. I use the Del Monte Deluxe Gold.
- Fresh lime or lemon juice: Optional, but helps to balance out the sweetness of the pineapple and brings fresh flavor!
- Pinch of salt: The salt helps to balance out the natural sweetness and acidity of the fruit, intensifying the flavor and making it taste more vibrant.
Step by Step Directions
(For the full recipe, scroll down to the recipe card below)
Mix the base ingredients
Pour the can of pineapple along with the juice, lime/lemon juice, and salt to an empty CREAMi™ pint container. Make sure to only fill to the max line (the entire can’t won’t fit).
Freeze
Freeze the pint on a level surface in the freezer, with the lid off, for 24 hours. Tip: freezing with the lid on creates a hump at the top of the ice cream, which can damage the blade, so be sure to leave it off.
Spin
Remove the pint from the freezer, place it in the outer bowl, and lock the lid on top. Place the bowl assembly on the motor base, twist the handle right to raise the platform, and lock it in place. Select Sorbet and spin!
Enjoy!
Add any toppings you want and enjoy!!🍍
Expert Tips
- Prep in advance: Make sure to allow your pint at least 24 hours to freeze before spinning.
- Avoid icy edges: You can run your pint container under warm water for 30 seconds before running it through the Ninja Creami machine.
- Re-spins: It shouldn’t need another respin, but if the sides are icy, you can scrape down and respin 1x if necessary.
- Don’t overfill the container: Make sure not to overfill the pint container. The entire can of pineapple won’t completely fit so just fill until the max fill line. The sorbet expands in volume as it spins, so you want to make sure there is enough room for it to properly spin or it won’t turn out right.
Variations / Substitutions
- Sweetener: If you choose to use sugar-free canned pineapple, you may want to add a little bit of sugar (or sweetener of choice) when you’re mixing the base ingredients together.
- Blend before freezing: If you prefer a completely smooth base, you can pour all your ingredients into a blender and blend before adding to the pint container. I found this recipe worked fine just dumping all the ingredients in straight from the can since the pineapple chunks are so small but if you’re worried about the texture or the blades of your Ninja Creami, you can always blend everything up before freezing!
- Toppings: Top with whipped cream, shredded coconut, chopped strawberries, more pineapple, cookie crumbles, etc.
Storage / Freezing
If you don’t finish the pint, use a spoon to smooth and level out the top and place it back in the freezer with the lid. When ready to eat, re-spin the frozen pint on Sorbet.
FAQs
Do I need to blend the pineapple tidbits before blending?
I found that the pineapple tidbits are small enough that they don’t have to be blended before adding them to the pint container. However, if you prefer an ultra-smooth texture or are worried about your blades, you can always blend all the ingredients before adding them to the pint container!
Can I use fresh pineapple instead of canned pineapple?
I am not sure it it’s just me, but I tried SO many different variations and every time I tested this recipe using fresh pineapple there was always a bitter aftertaste?! I’ve seen plenty of recipes that use fresh, but it just wasn’t working for me. I also tried using frozen pineapple with different types of milk/creamer but kept getting a super weird consistency. I am sticking to the canned pineapple but if you have luck with fresh or frozen, be sure to report back!
Do I use the whole can of pineapple?
No, if you’re using a 20oz can of pineapple, the entire can won’t fit. Just fill to the max fill line and save the rest! Make sure not to overfill the pint container. The sorbet expands as it spins, so it needs the room at the top to spin correctly.
Can I add coconut cream?
If you want, you can use part pineapple juice and part coconut cream to make more of a Dole Whip inspired creami recipe!
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Pineapple Sorbet (Ninja Creami)
Ingredients
- 1, 20 oz. can pineapple tidbits with the juice (I use the Del Monte Deluxe Gold)
- 1-2 tsp. fresh lime or lemon juice (optional)
- Pinch of salt
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Instructions
- Mix the base ingredients: Pour the can of pineapple along with the juice, lime/lemon juice, and salt to an empty CREAMi™ Pint. Fill only to the max fill line, the entire can doesn’t completely fit. Stir gently to combine.1, 20 oz. can pineapple tidbits with the juice, 1-2 tsp. fresh lime or lemon juice, Pinch of salt
- Freeze: Freeze the pint on a level surface in the freezer, with the lid off, for 24 hours. (freezing with the lid on creates a hump at the top of the ice cream, which can damage the blade, so be sure to leave it off).
- Assemble: Remove the pint from the freezer, place it in the outer bowl, and lock the lid on top. Place the bowl assembly on the motor base, twist the handle right to raise the platform, and lock it in place.
- Spin it! Select Sorbet. It shouldn’t need another respin, but if the sides are icy, you can scrape down and respin 1x if necessary.
- Enjoy: Remove the pint and enjoy right away!
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Notes
- Leftover sorbet: If you don’t finish the pint, use a spoon to smooth and level out the top and place back in the freezer with the lid. When ready to eat, re-spin the frozen pint on sorbet.
- Sweetener: If you choose to use sugar-free canned pineapple, you may want to add a little bit of sugar (or sweetener of choice) when you’re mixing the base ingredients together.
- Blend before freezing: If you prefer a completely smooth base, you can pour all your ingredients into a blender and blend before adding to your Ninja Creami pint container. I found the recipe worked fine just dumping all the ingredients in straight from the can since the pineapple chunks are so small but if you’re worried about the texture or the blades of your Ninja Creami, you can always blend everything up before freezing!
Nutrition Information
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