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Strawberry Ice Cream (Ninja Creami)

This Strawberry Ice Cream is sweet, creamy, and bursting with fresh berry flavor. Not only is it smooth and scoopable, but it’s also ridiculously easy to make using the Ninja Creami. All you need is just a few simple ingredients and a little patience while it freezes!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword ninja creami, strawberry ice cream
Prep Time 15 minutes
Freeze Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 15 minutes
Servings 1 pint
Calories 1154kcal
Author Tawnie Graham of Kroll's Korner

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. fresh strawberries washed and diced small
  • ⅓-½ cup granulated sugar use more or less depending on your preference
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Prep the strawberries: Add the small diced strawberries and sugar to an empty CREAMi™ Pint. Mash the strawberries a bit using a fork, and allow them to sit for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. (This is macerating the strawberries; it helps to tenderize them and intensify their flavor.)
    8 oz. fresh strawberries, ⅓-½ cup granulated sugar
    Side-by-side image of showing adding the strawberries and sugar into the pint container then mashing with a fork.
  • Add remaining ingredients: Once the strawberries are somewhat jammy and no large chunks are left behind, add in the heavy cream, lemon juice, vanilla, and salt. Stir to combine.
    1 cup heavy cream, 1 tsp. lemon juice, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, pinch of salt
    Side-by-side image of adding the rest of the ingredients to the ninja creami pint container and mixing until well combined.
  • 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).
    Strawberry ninja creami pint after freezing for 24 hours.
  • Slightly defrost (optional): Once you remove the pint from the freezer, you can allow it to sit on the counter for ~15-20 minutes before spinning. This can help create a smoother ice cream and be easier for the blades to process.
  • Assemble: Finally, 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.
    Frozen ninja creami pint container put into the outer bowl then placed into the ninja creami machine.
  • Spin it! Process on the Ice Cream setting. Scrape down the sides if needed for a creamier texture, add a small splash of heavy cream or milk, and run the Respin program 1x.
    Side-by-side image of ninja creami after running through the first cycle then adding a splash of milk before running the respin cycle.
  • Hardest step…enjoy!
    Strawberry ice cream in a ninja creami pint container with spoonful taken out.

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Notes

  • Add in mix-ins: Cheesecake pieces, graham crackers, and chocolate chips are all yummy options. 
  • Frozen strawberries may be used but they will need to be thawed so you can mash them down. The Creami blade is not designed to process uneven chunks or pieces of frozen fruit. 
  • Blend before freezing option: Instead of macerating the strawberries, you can skip that step and simply add all ingredients to a blender. Once smooth, pour directly into your Creami pint. However, in my testing, the macerating step helps create super-flavorful ice cream!
  • Slightly defrost: Once you remove the pint from the freezer, some have benefited from allowing it to sit on the counter for ~15-20 minutes. This will create a smoother ice cream and be easier for the blades to process.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pint | Calories: 1154kcal | Carbohydrates: 92g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 87g | Saturated Fat: 55g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 269mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 85g | Vitamin A: 3526IU | Vitamin C: 137mg | Calcium: 195mg | Iron: 1mg