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Chocolate Ice Cream (Ninja Creami)

This classic Chocolate Ice Cream made in the Ninja CREAMi is rich, velvety, and deeply satisfying—seriously, it’s pure chocolate bliss. With a bold chocolate flavor and ultra-creamy texture, it’s the perfect treat for true chocolate lovers. Enjoy this ice cream as is or add your favorite mix-ins or toppings!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate ice cream, ninja creami
Prep Time 10 minutes
Freeze Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 10 minutes
Servings 1 pint
Calories 1206kcal
Author Tawnie Graham of Kroll's Korner

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. (1 oz.) full-fat cream cheese softened
  • ⅓ - ½ cup sugar use more or less depending on how sweet you want your ice cream
  • 2-3 Tbsp. cocoa powder I like 3 for really chocolatey!
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chocolate milk or whole milk/milk of choice
  • Mix-ins or toppings: brownie, mini chocolate chips, cookie dough, chocolate syrup, magic shell, etc.
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Instructions

  • Microwave cream cheese: If not softened to room temperature, microwave the cream cheese for just 10 seconds.
    2 Tbsp. (1 oz.) full-fat cream cheese
  • Blend: Add the cream cheese and remaining ingredients to a blender, and blend until smooth. It won’t take longer than 20-30 seconds. If you blend too long, it gets airy and foamy and won’t fit into the Creami pint.
    ⅓ - ½ cup sugar, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, 3/4 cup heavy cream, 1 cup chocolate milk, 2-3 Tbsp. cocoa powder
    Side-by-side image of blending ninja creami chocolate ice cream in blender before adding to pint container.
  • Alternate method if you don’t have a blender: To the softened cream cheese, add the sugar, cocoa, and vanilla. Whisk or use a rubber spatula to combine it. Gradually and slowly whisk in the cream and milk until the sugar is dissolved. You’ll need to whisk well!
    Side-by-side image of creami ingredients together in a small bowl then whisking together before adding to pint container.
  • Both methods - Freeze: Pour mixture into an empty CREAMi™ Pint. 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).
    Side-by-side image of chocolate ice cream mixture poured into pint container and then frozen for 24 hours.
  • 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 Ice Cream. It shouldn’t need another respin but if it does, re-spin 1x. Enjoy as is or follow the next step for mix-ins.
    Side-by-side image of adding pint container to ninja base then pint container after spinning on Lite Ice Cream cycle 1x.
  • Mix-ins: Use a spoon to create a small hole in the center, about 1½ inches wide. Place your favorite mix-ins in the center. Run the Mix-in program one time.
    Mix-ins or toppings: brownie, mini chocolate chips, cookie dough, chocolate syrup, magic shell, etc.
    Side-by-side image of scooping out hole in chocolate creami pint container and adding in edible cookie dough.
  • Enjoy: Remove the pint and enjoy right away with any more mix-ins on top!
    Side-by-side image of chocolate ice cream with bits of cookie dough in small bowl pouring chocolate sauce on top.

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Notes

  • Prep in advance: Make sure to allow your pint at least 24 hours to freeze before spinning. 
  • Respins: This recipe shouldn't need an additional spin but if your ice cream isn’t smooth and creamy after the first spin, you can run a respin cycle until you get your desired consistency. 
  • Freeze with no lid: It’s important to freeze the pint on a level surface and without the lid. If you freeze it with the lid on, it can form a hump on the top which can damage the blade when you put it in the machine to spin.
  • Don’t overfill the container: Make sure not to overfill the pint container. The ice cream will expand in volume as it spins so don’t worry if it looks like the pint isn’t initially full. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1pint | Calories: 1206kcal | Carbohydrates: 117g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 87g | Saturated Fat: 55g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 262mg | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 1084mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 98g | Vitamin A: 3266IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 466mg | Iron: 5mg