This Ninja Creami Ube Coconut Ice Cream is rich, vibrant, and packed with bold ube and coconut flavor. If you love ube halaya or coconut desserts, this one’s going to be a freezer favorite.
I grew up eating ube everything. Coconut just makes it better.
This combo was inspired by classic Filipino desserts like ube halaya and buko pandan. I wanted something cold, creamy, and nostalgic—but with fewer steps. After a few tweaks and test spins, this version hit the sweet spot.
Now my freezer is basically stocked with purple ice cream year-round.
Jump to:
- Why This Recipe Is a Must-Try
- What You’ll Need to Make This Creamy Ube Treat
- Substitution and Additions
- Let’s Make This Ube Ice Cream
- 🍒Fun Mix-Ins and Topping Ideas
- How Many Scoops Are We Talking?
- The Tools That Make It Happen
- Tips That’ll Help You Nail It Every Time
- 🤔 Your Questions, Answered!
- Related Recipes
- Ninja Creami Ube Coconut Ice Cream
Why This Recipe Is a Must-Try
- 💜 Real ube flavor—no weird fake purple taste
- 🥥 Creamy texture with no gums or pudding mix
- 🥄 Sweet and coconutty with a nostalgic Filipino vibe
- 🌴 Optional shredded coconut for extra texture and flavor
What You’ll Need to Make This Creamy Ube Treat
This is just an overview—jump down to the full recipe card for exact amounts and detailed instructions!
- Half and half – Makes the base creamy but not too rich
- Coconut milk – Adds coconut flavor and a smooth finish
- Sweetened condensed milk – Adds sweetness and scoopable texture
- Cottage cheese – Trust me—it blends in and makes it creamier
- Vanilla extract – Rounds out the flavor
- Ube flavoring – Gives that bold color and signature taste
- Shredded coconut (optional) – Sweetened or dried, adds texture
Substitution and Additions
- No half & half? Use equal parts whole milk and heavy cream
- No cottage cheese? Try Greek yogurt or cream cheese for creaminess
- No coconut milk? Use almond milk or oat milk (flavor will change)
- No ube flavor? Mix in homemade ube halaya instead (adjust sweetness)
Let’s Make This Ube Ice Cream
I throw everything into a blender—half and half, coconut milk, condensed milk, cottage cheese, ube flavor, vanilla, and a bit of shredded coconut.
Once it’s smooth, I pour it into a Creami pint, flatten the top, and freeze it for 24 hours. The next day, I spin it using “Ice Cream”. If it looks crumbly, I add a splash of milk and do a quick respin.
And just like that—ube coconut bliss.
🍒Fun Mix-Ins and Topping Ideas
- 🥥 Toasted coconut flakes – Light crunch and extra coconut punch
- 🍫 White chocolate chips – Sweet, creamy bites that go well with ube
- 🍪 Coconut cookies – Crushed in or on top, they add a satisfying crunch
- 🍧 Ube halaya swirl – Boost that purple power even more
How Many Scoops Are We Talking?
This recipe is made for the Ninja Creami Deluxe and gives about 4 servings. It’s perfect for family dessert night or just keeping a stash for yourself.
The Tools That Make It Happen
- 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 That’ll Help You Nail It Every Time
- Add 1–2 tablespoon milk if it spins out crumbly
- Taste your base before freezing—it should be slightly sweeter
- To enjoy again, thaw slightly or microwave (ice cream setting) or respin
🤔 Your Questions, Answered!
Yes! Just cut down on the condensed milk since halaya is already sweetened.
It’s common—just add 1–2 tablespoon milk and use the respin feature.
Yes! Swap half & half and condensed milk for full-fat coconut milk and use dairy-free condensed milk.
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Ninja Creami Ube Coconut Ice Cream
Equipment
- 1 Blender
- 1 Ninja Creami Deluxe Ice Cream maker
- 1 Ninja Creami Pint Container
Ingredients
- 1 cup half and half
- ½ cup coconut milk
- ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
- ½ cup cottage cheese
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon ube flavor
- Shredded coconut optional
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients until smooth and well combined
- Freeze flat in a Ninja Creami pint container for 24 hours
- Spin using “Lite Ice Cream” or “Gelato” mode
- Respin with 1–2 tablespoon milk if needed
- Serve and enjoy your creamy, coconutty ube treat
Notes
- Blend all ingredients until smooth and well combined
- Freeze flat in a Ninja Creami pint container for 24 hours
- Spin using “Lite Ice Cream” or “Gelato” mode
- Respin with 1–2 tablespoon milk if needed
- Serve and enjoy your creamy, coconutty ube treat
Rose says
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