Ninja Creami Butterscotch Ice Cream Recipe
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Out of all the flavors for ice cream, we decided to try butterscotch ice cream. It's not a common flavor and one that I haven't seen at many ice cream stands around the United States, but boy, this flavor did not disappoint.
I honestly can't think of many butterscotch-flavored items that I've eaten in the past, besides haystack cookies. It's been so long since I've eaten them, I had to Google what they are called.
Back in the day, my grandma used to make them when she would come to visit, and they were always a treat I looked forward to. The butterscotch flavor mixed with the crunch of pretzel and peanuts always brought a smile to my face. They were also extremely hard to stay away from due to their yummy flavor and bite-sized nature, so I would always sneak as many as I could when the adults weren't looking.
Since that was my first introduction (and almost only memory) of butterscotch flavor, I figured making butterscotch ice cream would be a fun idea. The best part: it was super simple and all we needed in addition to our typical ingredients were butterscotch chips!
This Ninja Creami ice cream recipe is simple and provides a fantastic flavored ice cream that you may find yourself sneaking extra scoops of at night (no judgment, I'm right there with you).
So grab some butterscotch chips, a Ninja Creami pint, and get spinning!
To Make Dairy-Free Butterscotch Ice Cream, Use the Following:
- 1 tbsp vegan cream cheese for 1 tbsp cream cheese
- 1 cup oat milk for 1 cup whole milk
- 3/4 cup cream of coconut for 3/4 cup heavy cream
First Time Using the Ninja Creami or Looking for Tips?
While the Ninja Creami is a machine with only 7 (or 11) buttons, it can still be intimidating! Here are a few tips and tricks Alex and I have picked up since beginning our ice cream journey with the Ninja Creami!
- Where do I find butterscotch chips? We found ours in the baking aisle at our local Aldi! You should be able to find them at almost any local grocery store in the baking aisle or wherever the chocolate chips are kept.
- What do I do if the butterscotch chips are not combining with the rest of the mixture? To make this ice cream, we recommend heating the milk and heavy cream in a stove-top pan over low to medium heat for a few minutes before throwing the butterscotch chips in. That should help them melt quickly, but if they are having trouble combining with the rest of the mixture, simply heat and stir it for a bit longer!
- If I put the pint back into the freezer, do I need to mix the ice cream up again before enjoying? Surprisingly, no! When using the typical base ingredients (whole milk, heavy cream), re-spinning is probably best to get the ice cream back to its original creamy consistency after freezing. However, we have found when using oat milk and cream of coconut, our first spin leaves the ice cream very creamy (almost like a soft-serve texture). After putting it in the freezer for 24 hours after this original spin, the ice cream is the perfect texture to enjoy without re-spinning! My suggestion is see how the texture is without a re-spin, and re-spin only as necessary!
- What button should I use to spin my ice cream? This all depends on the consistency you’re going for! Each button operates the machine at varying speeds. For thicker concoctions (like ice cream), the ice cream button is best. However, if using eggs in the recipe (like a gelato), use the gelato button! The sorbet button is best used with fruit mixtures. For example, if mixing a can of pineapples in heavy syrup, use the sorbet button to make a delicious fruity creation! Overall, it’s something you can experiment with to find your personal preference for your ice cream consistency!
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Butterscotch ice cream uses butterscotch chips to create a delicious, smooth, flavorful ice cream treat! It's a simple and easy recipe that will leave you with a delicious dessert.
To make this recipe in the Ninja Creami Deluxe, multiply all ingredients by 1.5
Note: 1 serving = 1 pint
- 1 tbsp Cream Cheese
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 1/2 cup Butterscotch Chips
In a small stove-top pan, heat 3/4 cup heavy cream and 1 cup whole milk over low to medium heat for 5 minutes.
Stir in 1/2 cup butterscotch chips.
Keep on heat with occasional stirring until the butterscotch chips are melted and combined.
Place 1 tbsp cream cheese in a medium bowl and microwave for 5-10 seconds. If the cream cheese was in the fridge, these 5-10 seconds in the microwave will help soften it up to mix well with the other ingredients.
Combine cream cheese with 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1/3 cup granulated sugar. Whisk until the ingredients are mixed together.
Pour the butterscotch mixture from the stove into the cream cheese/sugar/extract mixture. Whisk until thoroughly combined.
Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container, ensuring it does not go over the max fill line.
Let the mixture cool for a few minutes so that it is not too hot to put into the freezer.
Freeze the pint for 24 hours, ensuring it is placed on a flat surface in the freezer.
After 24 hours, remove the pint from the freezer, and plug in your Ninja Creami machine! Time for the magic.
Remove the lid from the pint and grab the Ninja Creami outer bowl. Place the pint securely into the outer bowl and cover with the lid. Once the lid is on, place the outer bowl into the machine, twisting to the right until it locks into place. Press the "Ice Cream" button and (try to) wait patiently for the creamy treat coming your way.
Once the process is finished, press and hold the button on the left side of the Creami to twist the bowl to the left and remove it from the machine. Twist the lid off of the outer bowl and remove the pint.
Now your butterscotch ice cream is ready to enjoy!
If you don't like following recipes, don't worry - you can customize it however you want! We personally use oat milk and coconut cream to avoid most of the dairy, and it's some of the best ice cream we've ever had.
If you liked this recipe, check out our recipe for white chocolate raspberry ice cream here.
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