This Ninja Creami blackberry cheesecake ice cream is rich, tangy, and packed with real berry flavor. No pudding mix, no gums, just a creamy cheesecake base and juicy blackberries spun smooth in the Creami. It tastes like frozen cheesecake in spoon form, and yes, it disappears fast.
I made this right after a blackberry sorbet experiment and thought, why stop there? I had cream cheese in the fridge and fresh berries on the counter, so here we are. One spin in, I knew it was a keeper.
If you love fruity cheesecake flavors, you’ll also want to try my blueberry cheesecake and strawberry cheesecake versions with the same creamy base.
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- Why You’ll Crave This Blackberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
- What Is Blackberry Cheesecake Ice Cream?
- What You’ll Need
- Substitution and Additions
- How to Whip This Up in Your Ninja Creami
- 🍒Fun Mix-Ins and Topping Ideas
- How Many Servings Does This Make?
- 🌀Tools You’ll Need
- Quick Tips
- Recipe FAQs
- More Fruity Flavors
- Did you try this recipe?
- Ninja Creami Blackberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Why You’ll Crave This Blackberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
- No pudding mix or gums - just real ingredients
- Tangy cheesecake flavor in every spoonful
- Juicy blackberries blended right in
- Creamy, scoopable texture after one respin
What Is Blackberry Cheesecake Ice Cream?
It’s like cheesecake, but frozen and scoopable. You get a creamy base with that signature tang.
Then come the berries, bright, juicy blackberries in every bite.
And the best part? You control the sweetness and texture at home.
No need to wait for summer—make this anytime!
What You’ll Need
This is just an overview—jump down to the full recipe card for exact amounts and detailed instructions!
- Blackberries: Fresh or frozen both work beautifully.
- Cream cheese: The star for that rich cheesecake flavor.
- Half and half: Keeps the ice cream light yet creamy.
- Vanilla extract or Vanilla Bean Paste: Rounds out the flavors.
- Sweetened condensed milk: Sweetens and adds that signature creamy mouthfeel.
Substitution and Additions
- Replace half and half with equal parts heavy cream + whole milk.
- Add Lemon zest for a citrusy pop
- Add Graham cracker crumbs mixed in after spinning for true cheesecake vibes
How to Whip This Up in Your Ninja Creami
Making this ice cream couldn’t be easier. Just blend everything up until smooth, then pour it into your Ninja Creami pint and freeze it flat for a day.
When it’s ready, let your Creami do the magic, spin it on Ice Cream or Lite Ice Cream mode.
If it looks a little crumbly, don’t worry, just add a splash of milk and give it another spin.
Then all that’s left to do? Grab a spoon and dig in!
🍒Fun Mix-Ins and Topping Ideas
Want more ideas than what’s below? I put together a full guide to the best Ninja Creami mix-ins for every kind of base (cheesecake, fruity, chocolate, you name it).
- Fresh Blackberries: Pile them on for extra berry goodness.
- Lemon Zest: Brightens the creamy base.
- Graham Cracker Crumbs: Total cheesecake-in-a-cone moment.
- Mini Chocolate Chips: Adds a little indulgence.
- Honey Drizzle: Enhances the fruit’s natural sweetness.
Add mix-ins only during the Mix-In cycle so they stay chunky and don’t get blended into the base.
How Many Servings Does This Make?
This recipe is made for the Ninja CREAMi Deluxe pint, which yields about 4 servings perfect for sharing or meal prepping your ice cream stash.
🌀Tools You’ll Need
- Blender: Makes mixing ingredients effortless.
- Ninja CREAMi Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream & Frozen Treat Maker: The star of the show, perfect for creating creamy, smooth ice cream.
- Ninja Creami Pint Container: The pint container is essential for freezing and churning your ice cream mix.
Quick Tips
- If your ice cream looks crumbly after the first spin, add 1–2 tablespoons milk and re-spin.
- Taste your ice cream base before freezing, slightly sweeter and more aromatic is best, as freezing mutes flavors.
- When storing leftovers, flatten the surface so the blade won’t be damaged during re-spin.
- To enjoy leftovers, either thaw slightly, microwave (on ice cream setting), or re-spin.
- If you used mix-ins like nuts, cookies, or chocolate chips, expect them to be blended finer when re-spun.
Recipe FAQs
Yes. Frozen blackberries work perfectly. No need to thaw first. Just blend them fully so the base freezes smooth.
You can, but full-fat gives the creamiest texture. Low-fat versions may spin slightly icier and need an extra respin with milk.
Nope. A high-powered blender breaks them down well, and the Creami smooths everything out after spinning.
More Fruity Flavors
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Thank you! - Rose
Ninja Creami Blackberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Equipment
- Ninja CREAMi Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream & Frozen Treat Maker
- Blender
- Ninja Creami Pint Container
Ingredients
- 1 cup Half and half
- 1 cup blackberries
- ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup full-fat cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Blend it up: Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth.1 cup Half and half, 1 cup blackberries, ¼ cup sweetened condensed milk, ½ cup full-fat cream cheese, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Freeze: Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami Deluxe pint and freeze on a level surface for at least 24 hours.
- Spin: Use the “Lite Ice Cream” or “Gelato” mode to spin.
- Re-spin: If crumbly, add 1–2 tablespoon milk and re-spin until creamy.
- Serve & enjoy: Scoop and devour!
Notes
- If your ice cream looks crumbly after the first spin, add 1–2 tablespoons milk and re-spin.
- Taste your ice cream base before freezing—slightly sweeter is best, as freezing mutes flavors.
- When storing leftovers, flatten the surface so the blade won’t be damaged during re-spin.
- To enjoy leftovers, either thaw slightly, microwave (on ice cream setting), or re-spin.
- If you used mix-ins like nuts, cookies, or chocolate chips, expect them to be blended finer when re-spun.
Rose says
This one’s become a quick favorite in our house—creamy, tangy, and packed with blackberry goodness. I hope you all enjoy it just as much. Can’t wait to hear if you try it!