Looking for the perfect vanilla ice cream recipe for your Ninja Creami? This simple, creamy, and delicious base is the foundation for endless flavor possibilities!
This is the vanilla base I make all the time. My family loves it, and it never disappoints!
It’s smooth, creamy, and ridiculously easy to make. Just four ingredients, no fancy stabilizers! This is the perfect blank canvas for so many flavors.
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Why You'll Love This?
- Just 4 ingredients – Simple, pantry-friendly staples.
- No pudding mix, gums, or weird additives – Pure and natural.
- Super creamy texture – Thanks to the half-and-half and cottage cheese.
- Versatile base – Add mix-ins and flavors for variety.
- Healthier than store-bought – No unnecessary preservatives or fillers.
- My go-to base! – This is my favorite base for so many of my ice cream recipes.
🛒Ingredients
- Half-and-Half – Creates a rich and creamy texture.
- Cottage Cheese – Adds creaminess and a boost of protein.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk – Provides the perfect amount of sweetness.
- Vanilla Extract or Vanilla Bean Paste – For that classic vanilla flavor.
See recipe card for quantities.
Substitution and Additions
- Half-and-Half – Replace with equal parts heavy cream and whole milk.
- Cottage Cheese – Swap with cream cheese for a richer texture.
- Vanilla Extract – Use vanilla bean paste or real vanilla for deeper flavor.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk – Swap with honey, maple syrup, or sugar-free condensed milk.
How to Make Perfect Vanilla Base?
- Blend it up! Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until completely smooth.
- Freeze the base – Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container. Freeze for 24 hours until solid.
- Process in Ninja Creami – Place the frozen pint into the machine and use the ‘Ice Cream’ setting. If crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoon milk and respin.
- Enjoy! Scoop and serve as is, or add mix-ins! This base works perfectly for so many delicious ice cream variations.
🍒Fun Mix-Ins and Topping Ideas
- 🍫 Chocolate Chips – Classic, melty chocolate goodness.
- 🍪 Cookie Crumbles – Add Oreos, graham crackers, or shortbread for crunch.
- 🥜 Peanut Butter Swirl – A rich, nutty contrast to the vanilla base.
- 🍓 Fresh Berries – Blueberries, strawberries, or raspberries for a fruity twist.
- 🍯 Caramel Drizzle – Sweet and buttery caramel sauce swirled in.
Healthier Vanilla Ice Cream Options
- Dairy-Free – Use coconut milk or almond milk instead of half-and-half.
- Low-Calorie – Use a sugar-free sweetener instead of condensed milk.
- High-Protein – Use Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese.
- Keto-Friendly – Swap condensed milk with a keto-friendly sweetener.
👪Serving Size
This recipe is made for the Ninja Creami Deluxe, so it yields 4 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.
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Ninja Creami Basic Vanilla Base Recipe
Looking for the perfect vanilla ice cream recipe for your Ninja Creami? This simple, creamy, and delicious base is the foundation for endless flavor possibilities!
Equipment
- Ninja Creami Deluxe
- Ninja Creami Pint Container
- Blender
Ingredients
- 2 cups Half and Half
- ½ cup Cottage Cheese
- ½ cup Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Extract
Instructions
- Blend it up! Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until completely smooth.
- Freeze the base – Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container. Freeze for 24 hours until solid.
- Process in Ninja Creami – Place the frozen pint into the machine and use the ‘Ice Cream’ setting. If crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoon milk and respin.
- Enjoy! Scoop and serve as is, or add mix-ins! This base works perfectly for so many delicious ice cream variations.
Notes
- Taste before freezing – The base should be slightly sweeter since freezing dulls flavors.
- If your ice cream turns out crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoon of milk and respin.
- Flatten the leftovers before freezing to protect the blade.
Rose Sioson says
I'm so excited for you to try this Ninja Creami Basic Vanilla Base Recipe! It’s rich, creamy, and perfectly smooth—just the way a classic vanilla ice cream should be. I hope you all enjoy it just as much as I do, and if you give it a try, let me know how it turns out! 🍦😊