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A metal ice cream scoop in a container of bright pink ninja creami strawberry ice cream with smooth texture and swirls.
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Ninja Creami Strawberry Ice Cream

This Ninja Creami strawberry ice cream is ultra creamy, naturally sweet, and made with frozen strawberries and vanilla pudding mix. Just mix everything in the pint, freeze for 24 hours, and spin. Ready in 2 minutes of active time.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
freezing time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Equipment

  • Ninja Creami ice cream maker
  • Ninja Creami pint container
  • Spoon for stirring

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups frozen sliced strawberries
  • 1 cup half and half
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla instant pudding mix
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

  1. Place the frozen sliced strawberries into the Ninja Creami pint container. Pour in the half and half, milk, maple syrup, vanilla instant pudding mix, and vanilla extract.
  2. Use a spoon to stir everything together for about 30 seconds. Make sure the pudding mix is completely dissolved and the strawberries are distributed evenly throughout the pint. No powder clumps should remain.
  3. Seal the pint with the storage lid. Place it on a flat, level surface in your freezer and freeze for a minimum of 24 hours until completely solid.
  4. Remove the pint from the freezer and take off the lid. Place the frozen pint into the outer bowl of your Ninja Creami. Attach the creamerizer paddle and lock the lid assembly. Insert into the machine and select the "Ice Cream" function. Allow the cycle to complete.
  5. After processing, check the consistency. If the ice cream appears dry or crumbly, create a small well in the center and add 1 tablespoon of milk. Select "Re-Spin" and process again. Repeat once more if needed for a smooth, creamy texture.
  6. our strawberry ice cream is ready to eat. Scoop into bowls or cones and enjoy right away

Notes

  • Pudding mix is key: The vanilla instant pudding mix is what makes this ice cream extra creamy. Don't skip it or substitute with cook-and-serve pudding.
  • Frozen vs fresh strawberries: Frozen works best for consistency and flavor. If using fresh, make sure they're very ripe and slice them before adding to the pint.
  • Stir well before freezing: Make sure the pudding mix is fully dissolved. Any clumps will create an uneven texture.
  • Re-spinning is normal: Most Ninja Creami ice cream recipes need 1-2 re-spins with a splash of milk to achieve the perfect creamy texture.