This Ninja Creami Shamrock Ice Cream is minty, creamy, and exactly what I make every March when I want something green that isn’t a milkshake. It’s smooth, scoopable, and made with real ingredients — no pudding mix, no gums, no weird aftertaste.
If you’ve made my Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream or even my Mint Oreo Ice Cream, this one fits right into that lineup. Same ultra-creamy base, just festive and very St. Patrick’s Day–approved ☘️
This is the pint my family starts sneaking spoonfuls from straight out of the freezer. Fair warning.
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- Why You’ll Love This Shamrock Ice Cream
- What is Shamrock Ice Cream?
- Ingredients You’ll Need
- Substitution and Additions
- How to Make Ninja Creami Shamrock Ice Cream
- 🍒Fun Mix-Ins and Topping Ideas
- 👪Serving Size
- 🌀Tools You’ll Need
- Tips for Success
- Recipe FAQs
- More Creamy Ice Cream Flavors
- Did you try this recipe?
- Ninja Creami Shamrock Ice Cream
Why You’ll Love This Shamrock Ice Cream
- Creamy & Dreamy – No ice crystals, just smooth, velvety ice cream.
- No Pudding Mix or Gums – Just real ingredients, no unnecessary fillers.
- Minty but not toothpaste-y (important)
- Super Easy – The Ninja Creami does all the hard work.
- Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day ☘️– It’s festive and fun!
What is Shamrock Ice Cream?
Shamrock Ice Cream is a mint-flavored dessert with a creamy texture. It’s inspired by the famous Shamrock Shake from McDonald's.
This green ice cream is packed with vanilla, mint, and chocolate chips. It’s smooth, refreshing, and perfect for celebrating March and St. Patrick's Day.
Think of it as the ultimate mint chocolate chip ice cream, but better!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Mint Chocolate Chip Flavoring – The secret to that signature cool, minty taste.
- Half and Half – The perfect balance of milk and cream for a luscious texture.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk – Adds sweetness and creaminess to the ice cream.
- Cottage Cheese – Sounds surprising, but trust me, it makes the base extra creamy!
- Vanilla Extract or Vanilla Bean Paste – For that warm, aromatic vanilla undertone.
- Green Food Color – Just a few drops give it that festive St. Patrick’s ☘️look.
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitution and Additions
- Half and Half → Replace with equal parts heavy cream and whole milk.
- Cottage Cheese → Use Greek yogurt for a tangy twist.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk → Swap with honey or maple syrup for natural sweetness.
- Green Food Color → Skip it or use matcha powder for a natural alternative.
- Extra Add-Ins – Stir in chocolate chips, crushed Oreos, or marshmallows.
How to Make Ninja Creami Shamrock Ice Cream
- Blend Ingredients – Combine everything in a blender until smooth.
- Freeze for 24 Hours – Pour into a Ninja Creami pint and freeze on a level surface.
- Spin on Ice Cream Mode – Let the Ninja Creami do its magic! Respin if Needed – If it’s crumbly, respin for the perfect texture.
- Serve and Enjoy – Scoop it up and enjoy a creamy, minty treat!
🍒Fun Mix-Ins and Topping Ideas
- Chocolate Chips – Classic, crunchy, and pairs perfectly with mint.
- Crushed Oreos – Adds a cookies-and-cream twist.
- Rainbow Sprinkles – Because everything is better with sprinkles!
- Caramel Swirl – A sweet contrast to the cool mint flavor.
- Chocolate Chunks – Bigger pieces for a decadent bite.
👪Serving Size
This recipe is made for the Ninja Creami Deluxe (24 oz pint) and yields about 4 servings — great for sharing (or not).
🌀Tools You’ll Need
- Blender: For a silky smooth base.
- 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: Essential for freezing your base.
Tips for Success
- Crumbly after first spin? Add 1–2 tablespoons milk and Respin
- Too soft? Freeze 10–15 minutes, then re-spin
- Leftovers: Flatten the top before refreezing for an easy re-spin
- Taste before freezing — slightly sweeter is perfect once frozen
Recipe FAQs
A mix of mint and vanilla, known for its fresh taste!
Like mint chocolate chip but creamier and smoother!
Milk, vanilla soft serve, mint flavoring, and green color.
Usually mid-February for St. Patrick’s Day.
The fast-food version is high in sugar and calories—but this homemade version is better!
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Thank you! - Rose
Ninja Creami Shamrock Ice Cream
Equipment
- 1 Ninja Creami Deluxe
- 1 Blender
- 24 ounces Ninja Container Pint
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cup Half and half
- ½ cup Sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup Cottage cheese
- ½ teaspoon Mint chocolate chip flavor I used Lorann Oils Mint Chocolate Chip
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 2 drops Green food color
Instructions
- Blend Ingredients – Combine everything in a blender until smooth.1 ½ cup Half and half, ½ cup Sweetened condensed milk, ½ cup Cottage cheese, ½ teaspoon Mint chocolate chip flavor I used Lorann Oils Mint Chocolate Chip, 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste, 2 drops Green food color
- Freeze for 24 Hours – Pour into a Ninja Creami pint and freeze on a level surface.
- Spin on Ice Cream Mode – Let the Ninja Creami do its magic!
- Respin if Needed – If it’s crumbly, respin for the perfect texture.
- Serve and Enjoy – Scoop it up and enjoy a creamy, minty treat!
Notes
- Freeze completely (24 hours minimum): A solid, flat freeze gives you the smoothest spin and protects the blade.
- Crumbly after the first spin? Totally normal. Hit Respin once — this base almost always comes together on the second go.
- Still dry? Add 1–2 tablespoons milk or half-and-half and respin until creamy.
- Taste before freezing: The base should taste slightly sweeter than you want — freezing dulls sweetness.
- Add mix-ins last: Chocolate chips and Oreos should only go in during the Mix-In cycle.
- Color is optional: The green food coloring doesn’t affect flavor — skip it if you want.
- Leftovers tip: Smooth the top flat before refreezing so it re-spins evenly next time.
- Storage: Best within 1–2 weeks for peak texture and flavor.
Rose Sioson says
This Shamrock Ice Cream is surprisingly a hit! We dont usually like mint flavor but this was so refreshing, and the creamy! It’s the perfect treat for St. Patrick’s Day—or any time you’re craving something sweet and minty! I hope you all love it as much as we did! If you give it a try, let me know what you think!