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!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 220kcal
Equipment
- Ninja Creami Deluxe
- Ninja Creami Pint Container
- Blender
Ingredients
- 1½ 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.1½ cups Half and Half, ½ cup Cottage Cheese, ½ cup Sweetened Condensed Milk, 2 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Extract
- 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
- Blend thoroughly - cottage cheese must be completely smooth or you'll taste it.
- Taste before freezing - adjust sweetness now, not later.
- Expect to respin - this base usually needs at least one respin.
- Flatten before refreezing leftover ice cream to protect the blade.
- Using a 16-oz pint? Use ⅔ of each ingredient.
Nutrition
Calories: 220kcal
