Raise your hand if you have a chronic craving for a sweet treat! Yeah, both of my hands are raised. What if you could fulfill those endless dessert desires in the comfort of your kitchen? And no, I don’t mean the “we have food at home” type of snacks like fruit with peanut butter (shoutout to my almond mom). I’m talking something super satisfying, like a good ol’ pint of ice cream. When I came across a kitchen gadget on my FYP that turns any combination of ingredients into any frozen dessert I could possibly imagine, I was immediately intrigued.
That’s right, the Ninja Creami transforms your freezer contents into any type of treat—you name it. Craving a sorbet? Throw in your fave fruits. Want some DIY froyo? Choose your flavors and toppings and whip it up instantly! Not only can you make traditional desserts, but you can also get creative with it. Blend your protein shake into an ice cream for a post-workout alternative. You can even make a frozen bev and pour in some alcohol for the ultimate cocktail—talk about the hostess with the mostest!
Ahead, I broke down all the functions of the Ninja Creami, how to use it, some helpful tips, and more! I also got my hands on Cosmo’s TikTok account to show ya a step-by-step on how I make my very own ice cream creation, below. Bon appétit!
What is the Ninja Creami?
No shade to regular ice cream machines, but the Ninja Creami is much simpler to use and boasts so many more dessert options. It’s a kitchen device (about the size of a coffee machine) that intakes any combo of frozen ingredients and “creamifies” them into the sweet treat of your dreams. No matter the type of dessert craving, the Ninja Creami can create a restaurant-esque dessert with the literal click of a button.
How does the Ninja Creami work?
I know a new kitchen gadget might seem intimidating. But, as a person whose cooking abilities start and end at air frying chicken nuggets, I promise the Ninja Creami requires very little skill to operate.
It does, however, require some prep the day before. So to begin, gather your ingredients and combine them all in one of the pints (the machine comes with two of them). Mix your ingredients and froth any protein or flavored powders into the base. Once combined, put the container in the freezer and let it sit for 24 hours. After it hits that frozen texture, it’s ready to be Creami’d!
Lock the pint into the machine, choose your setting, and let the Creami do its thing! After about four minutes you can take out the pint. Either add in some toppings, a splash of alcohol, or whatever your heart desires, and insert it for a final spin. Voilá! Homemade gelato/sorbet/frosé at your fingertips!
Aside from the time it takes to prep and freeze your ingredients, the actual blending process takes less than five minutes. This may vary slightly based on the selected setting, but once your frozen ingredients are loaded into the machine, your sweet treat will be ready in just minutes.
What’s included with the Ninja Creami?
The machine itself comes fully assembled (bless), and it comes with a few accessories. Inside you’ll get two 24 oz. pints and lids, so you can prep and freeze your ingredients in them before ya blend. Plus, it’s ideal for saving your leftovers for later or sharing with your friends (if you dare). There’s also a bowl with a handle and lid to process the creami, and a Deluxe Creamerizer™ Paddle that churns the frozen ingredients.
The various settings on the device itself are ice cream, lite ice cream, sorbet, gelato, frozen yogurt, Italian ice, milkshake, slushi, frozen drink, and Creamiccino. (Basically, everything I’ve ever dreamed of and more.)
How is the Ninja Creami different from a blender?
Not to be dramatic, but the Ninja Creami will make your blender look like an ancient artifact. With 11 different settings on just one machine, it can do so much more than mix a basic breakfast smoothie. Can your blender create a cookies and cream-flavored Italian ice with Oreo chunks in minutes? Didn’t think so.
Is the Ninja Creami worth it?
Overall, the Ninja Creami is totally worthy of its viral hype. The days of researching if your neighborhood ice cream shop is open until 10 pm and last-minute Instacart orders are officially over. You can literally do it all yourself in just minutes with your very own pints and the option of 11 different desserts.
Keep in mind, it *does* require you to plan ahead and freeze your pints the night before. So, while this isn’t a spontaneous treat, it’s great for people who wanna make their own desserts and prep a custom sweet treat that they know they’ll love.
I also personally love being able to customize each recipe to my own taste. As someone who is allergic to nuts, a lot of dessert flavors are typically off-limits for me—putting my own favorite ingredients into each pint was a game-changer. And the containers themselves are pretty big, so just one lasted me multiple nights of binging-watching Love Island on my couch.
Ninja® CREAMi® Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream and Frozen Treat Maker
