If you’re a marshmallow lover, this ice cream is about to steal your heart.
Fluffy, creamy, and loaded with nostalgic sweetness — this Ninja CREAMi Marshmallow Ice Cream is the cozy treat you didn’t even know you needed.
Let’s Talk Marshmallows and Ice Cream
I love marshmallows. They're soft, sweet, and straight-up comforting.
If you’re a fan of marshmallow-filled ice creams like s’mores or rocky road—or even vanilla-based flavors like bubblegum or cotton candy—you’re in for a treat. This Ninja CREAMi marshmallow ice cream has that sweet marshmallow taste without being overpowering. It’s like vanilla ice cream with a fluffy, fun twist.
And yes, mini marshmallows are absolutely invited to the party.
Jump to:
- Let’s Talk Marshmallows and Ice Cream
- Why This Recipe Is a Winner?
- What Is Marshmallow Ice Cream, Really?
- 🛒Here’s What You’ll Need to Make It
- Simple Ingredient Swaps:
- Yummy Extras You Can Add:
- How to Make Marshmallow Ice Cream?
- 👪Serving Size
- 🌀Tools You’ll Need
- Tips to Get It Just Right Every Time
- 🤔 Your Questions, Answered!
- Related Recipes
- Ninja Creami Marshmallow Ice Cream
Why This Recipe Is a Winner?
- No pudding mix, gums, or weird thickeners—just real stuff.
- Light, creamy texture with rich marshmallow flavor.
- Super easy to make with just a blender and your Ninja CREAMi.
- Kids AND adults will love it (trust me, my family devours it).
- Works great as a base for mix-ins like chocolate chips, crushed cookies, or peanut butter swirls.
- You can whip it up ahead and keep it in the freezer for later cravings.
What Is Marshmallow Ice Cream, Really?
Marshmallow ice cream tastes like vanilla and marshmallows combined.
It’s creamy, sweet, and soft with a fluffy mouthfeel.
Some recipes melt marshmallows into the base.
Others use marshmallow fluff or extracts for flavor.
Mine blends it all with real marshmallows for best flavor and texture.
It doesn’t taste like plain vanilla—it’s better.
🛒Here’s What You’ll Need to Make It
This is just an overview—jump down to the full recipe card for exact amounts and detailed instructions!
- Half and Half – Creamy, rich, and the perfect base for homemade ice cream.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk – Adds thickness and sweetness without needing extra sugar.
- Marshmallow Flavoring – Optional but amps up that signature marshmallow flavor.
- Cottage Cheese – Trust me on this—it adds creaminess and blends perfectly smooth.
- Vanilla Extract – Rounds out the flavor and keeps it cozy.
- Mini Marshmallows – For mixing in at the end—because texture matters!
Simple Ingredient Swaps:
- Replace half and half with equal parts heavy cream + whole milk.
- Use Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese for a tangy twist.
- Swap condensed milk with sweetened coconut milk for a dairy-free option. You can also use sugar substitute like Monk fruit.
Yummy Extras You Can Add:
- Crushed graham crackers for s’mores vibes
- Swirls of peanut butter or Nutella
- Cocoa powder for a chocolate marshmallow moment
- Sprinkles (because why not?)
How to Make Marshmallow Ice Cream?
- Blend Everything: Toss the half and half, condensed milk, mini marshmallows, marshmallow flavor, cottage cheese, and vanilla extract into a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Freeze It: Pour the mixture into your Ninja Creami Deluxe pint container. Freeze for 24 hours on a completely flat surface.
- Spin It: After it’s frozen solid, spin it on the “Ice Cream” setting. If the texture looks crumbly or powdery, do a quick re-spin. It makes all the difference!
- Add More Mini Marshmallows (optional): Create a hole in the center and pour in those marshmallow bits. Use the “Mix-In” function for perfect swirl-ins.
- Scoop, Serve, and Smile
That’s it—time to dig in!
👪Serving Size
This marshmallow ice cream recipe is made for the Ninja CREAMi Deluxe, so you’ll get 4 generous servings out of one pint. It’s perfect for family dessert night or sharing with friends—if you’re feeling generous.
🌀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 to Get It Just Right Every Time
- Use a high-powered blender for a silky base.
- Freeze flat for even spinning in the Ninja CREAMi.
- Taste your base before freezing—it should be a bit sweeter than you want the final result.
- Leave leftover ice cream with a flat top so it’s easier (and safer) to respin later.
- To soften leftovers, let thaw slightly, microwave with the ice cream setting, or do a quick respin.
- If you used mix-ins like cookies or chocolate, they’ll likely get blended during a respin—just re-add more!
🤔 Your Questions, Answered!
It’s sweet, creamy, and has a soft vanilla-marshmallow flavor. It’s like a fluffier version of vanilla ice cream.
Classic flavors like Rocky Road and S’mores often include marshmallows. You’ll also see marshmallow swirl in some chocolate-based ice cream recipes.
Traditionally: sugar, water, gelatin, and air! That’s it. Fluffier ones sometimes add egg whites.
They’re more fun than healthy—mostly sugar, but okay in moderation. They’re low-fat but high-sugar, so treat them as an occasional sweet.
Yes! The original marshmallow was made from the root of the marshmallow plant. But modern ones are totally different.
Related Recipes
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Ninja Creami Marshmallow Ice Cream
Equipment
- 1 Blender
- 1 Ninja Creami Deluxe Ice Cream maker
- 24 ounce Ninja Creami Container Pint
Ingredients
- 2 cups Half and half
- ½ cup Sweetened Condensed milk
- ½ teaspoon Marshmallow flavors I used Lor-anns
- ½ cup Cottage cheese
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- ¾ cup Mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Blend Everything: Toss the half and half, condensed milk, marshmallows, marshmallow flavor, cottage cheese, and vanilla extract into a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Freeze It: Pour the mixture into your Ninja Creami Deluxe pint container. Freeze for 24 hours on a completely flat surface.
- Spin It: After it’s frozen solid, spin it on the “Lite Ice Cream” setting (or "Gelato" if you prefer a denser texture).
- Respin If Needed: If the texture looks crumbly or powdery, do a quick re-spin. It makes all the difference!
- Add the More Mini Marshmallows (optional) : Create a hole in the center and pour in those marshmallow bits. Use the “Mix-In” function for perfect swirl-ins.
- Scoop, Serve, and Smile: That’s it—time to dig in!
Notes
- Freeze flat for even spinning in the Ninja CREAMi.
- Taste your base before freezing—it should be a bit sweeter than you want the final result.
- Leave leftover ice cream with a flat top so it’s easier (and safer) to respin later.
- To soften leftovers, let thaw slightly, microwave with the ice cream setting, or do a quick respin.
- If you used mix-ins like cookies or chocolate, they’ll likely get blended during a respin—just re-add more!
Rose Sioson says
This one’s like eating a frozen marshmallow cloud—sweet, smooth, and super fun. It’s always a hit with the kids, but honestly, I love it too. Hope you enjoy it—can’t wait to hear what you think if you give it a go!