Love ube? Love cheese? Then you’re in for a treat! This Ninja Creami Ube Cheese Ice Cream is the perfect mix of sweet, salty, and utterly creamy indulgence.
Ube cheese ice cream is a Filipino favorite with sweet and salty flavors.
The combination of ube’s earthy sweetness and cheese’s salty richness is addictive. You can skip the cheese, but trust me—it’s worth trying!
This recipe is based on my Classic Ube Ice Cream, which typically includes ube halaya or ube powder along with ube extract. However, I’ve simplified this version while keeping it just as delicious and good for you!
If you love Trader Joe’s Ube Ice Cream, this version is cleaner and tastier. Skip the unpronounceable ingredients and make it yourself!
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- Why You'll Love This?
- What is Ube Cheese Ice Cream?
- 🛒Ingredients You'll Need
- Substitution and Additions
- How to Make Ube Cheese Ice Cream?
- 🍒Fun Mix-Ins and Topping Ideas
- Flavor Variations to Try
- How to Store Leftovers
- 👪Serving Size
- 🌀Tools You’ll Need
- Tips for Success
- FAQ: Your Ice Cream Questions Answered
- Related Recipes
- Ninja Creami Ube Cheese Ice Cream Recipe
Why You'll Love This?
- Made with real, simple ingredients—no gums or pudding mix!
- Sweet and salty combo that’s unbelievably creamy.
- No artificial stabilizers—just pure, delicious flavors.
- Quick and easy to make with the Ninja Creami.
- Tastes like a nostalgic Filipino treat, but better!
- Kids and adults alike will devour this dessert.
What is Ube Cheese Ice Cream?
Ube cheese ice cream is a sweet and salty Filipino treat. It’s made with purple yam and cheese for a unique flavor.
Ube has a naturally nutty, vanilla-like taste and vibrant color. The cheese adds a savory contrast, making it irresistible. If you’re unsure about cheese in ice cream, take a leap—you won’t regret it!
🛒Ingredients You'll Need
- Half and half – Creates a rich and creamy base.
- Coconut milk – Adds a slight tropical flavor.
- Cottage cheese – A high-protein secret ingredient for extra creaminess.
- Condensed milk – Sweetens and enhances the texture.
- Vanilla bean paste – Gives depth to the flavor.
- Ube extract – The star ingredient for flavor and color.
- Pasteurized processed cheese – Classic Filipino choice, but cheddar or American cheese works too!
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitution and Additions
- Coconut milk → Heavy cream for extra richness.
- Cottage cheese → Greek yogurt for a tangy twist.
- Condensed milk → Honey or maple syrup for a refined sugar-free option.
- Cheese → None for a classic ube ice cream.
How to Make Ube Cheese Ice Cream?
- Blend all ingredients until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container and freeze for 24 hours.
- Freeze the chopped cheese separately while the base freezes.
- Insert the frozen pint into the Ninja Creami and select the "Ice Cream" function.
- If the texture is crumbly, add 1–2 tablespoons of milk and respin.
- Mix in the chopped cheese and enjoy your homemade Ube Cheese Ice Cream!
🍒Fun Mix-Ins and Topping Ideas
- 🍪Oreo Crumbles: Add crushed Oreos for a cookies-and-cream twist.
- 🥥 Toasted Coconut Flakes: Sprinkle on top for a crunchy, tropical vibe.
- 🍯 Ube Halaya Swirl: Swirl in ube jam for an extra layer of flavor.
- 🍫 Chocolate Chips: Add mini chocolate chips for a sweet surprise.
Flavor Variations to Try
- Ube Oreo – Mix in crushed Oreos for a cookies-and-cream twist.
- Ube Macapuno – Add coconut strips for extra chewiness.
- Ube Salted Caramel – Drizzle caramel and sprinkle sea salt.
- Ube Banana – Blend in ripe banana for natural sweetness.
- Ube Leche Flan – Swirl in pieces of flan for extra indulgence.
- Ube Pumpkin Spice – Add a dash of cinnamon and nutmeg.
How to Store Leftovers
Store leftovers in a flattened layer to make re-spinning easier. This prevents damaging the Ninja Creami blade and ensures a smooth texture.
👪Serving Size
This recipe is designed for the Ninja Creami Deluxe, making 4 generous servings.
🌀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.
Tips for Success
- If the ice cream is crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoon of milk and respin.
- Use a high-quality ube extract for the best flavor. If available, add ube halaya too!
- Freeze the chopped cheese while the base if freezing too!
- Blend the mixture well to avoid graininess.
- Experiment with mix-ins for unique flavors!
FAQ: Your Ice Cream Questions Answered
Trader Joe’s version contains gums and stabilizers.
It’s sweet, nutty, and creamy—like vanilla meets toasted marshmallow.
Ube is Filipino! It’s a staple in Filipino desserts, especially ice cream.
Related Recipes
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Ninja Creami Ube Cheese Ice Cream Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Ninja Creami Deluxe
- 1 Blender
- 24 oz Ninja Creami Pint Container
Ingredients
- 1 cup Half and half
- 1 cup Unsweetened Coconut milk canned
- ½ cup Cottage cheese
- ½ cup Condensed milk better than using white sugar
- 1 teaspoon Ube extract
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla bean paste
- ½ cup Pasturized Processed Cheese or american/ cheddar cheese chopped
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients until smooth.
- Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container and freeze for 24 hours.
- Freeze the chopped cheese separately while the base freezes.
- Insert the frozen pint into the Ninja Creami and select the "Ice Cream" function.
- If the texture is crumbly, add 1–2 tablespoons of milk and respin.
- Mix in the chopped cheese and enjoy your homemade Ube Cheese Ice Cream!
Notes
- If the ice cream is crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoon of milk and respin.
- Use a high-quality ube extract for the best flavor. If available, add ube halaya too!
- Freeze the chopped cheese while the base if freezing too!
- Blend the mixture well to avoid graininess.
- Experiment with mix-ins for unique flavors!
Rose says
Such a fun and unique flavor! Let me know if you try it!