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Gelato Recipe Ninja Creami

Gelato Recipe Ninja Creami

Rich, creamy, and silky-smooth gelato made effortlessly with the Ninja Creami. Enjoy authentic Italian-style gelato at home with customizable flavors and textures. Author Use Default (Don’t show) Servings 4 people Estimated Cost $6–$8 (depends on dairy and flavorings) Times Prep Time: 0 days 0 hours 10 minutes Cook Time: 0 days 0 hours 0 minutes Resting Time: 0 days 4 hours 0 minutes (freezing the base) Total Time: 0 days 4 hours 10 minutes Categories / Courses Dessert, Frozen Treat Cuisines Italian, American, Copycat Keywords Gelato Recipe Ninja Creami, Ninja Creami Gelato, homemade gelato, frozen dessert
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Prep Time 10 minutes
4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups 480 ml whole milk
  • 1 cup 240 ml heavy cream
  • ¾ cup 150 g granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract for classic vanilla; optional for other flavors
  • 4 large egg yolks optional, for richer texture
  • Flavorings of choice: cocoa powder fruit puree, coffee, or nuts
  • Mix-ins: chocolate chips nuts, or fruit chunks (optional)

Equipment

  • Ninja Creami
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Mixing bowls
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Prepare base: In a medium saucepan, combine milk, cream, and sugar. Heat gently until sugar dissolves. If using egg yolks, temper them with warm milk mixture and return to saucepan; cook until slightly thickened.
  2. Cool mixture: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract or chosen flavorings. Chill completely in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Freeze in Ninja Creami pint: Pour chilled base into Ninja Creami pint container and freeze for 24 hours (or until completely frozen).
  4. Process: Insert frozen pint into Ninja Creami and select “Gelato” function.
  5. Add mix-ins: After first spin, create a well in the gelato and add chocolate chips, nuts, or fruit chunks; run “Mix-In” function.
  6. Serve: Scoop immediately or store in freezer until ready to enjoy.
  7. Nutrition (per serving — approximate)
  8. Calories: 280–350 kcal
  9. Protein: 5–7 g
  10. Carbohydrates: 30–40 g
  11. Fat: 15–20 g
  12. Sugar: 25–35 g

Notes

Pre-chill the mixture for best results.
Avoid overfilling Ninja Creami pint.
Customize flavors with syrups, fruit, or chocolate.
Vegan option: substitute dairy with almond or coconut milk and use vegan ice cream or coconut cream.