Ninja Creami Champagne Ice Cream
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Happy New Years! The new year is always a perfect time to try something new - maybe a new flavor of ice cream? If you're like me, maybe you bought a little too much champagne for New Year's Eve and have some leftovers after making your morning mimosas.
Either way, if you have a bit of champagne and are looking for a fun ice cream flavor to kick off the new year, give this champagne ice cream a try!
Since I like to stick to some seasonal recipes, this champagne ice cream recipe was a must for New Year's Day.
Alex and I have had leftover champagne from our wedding for months and haven't had a good idea on how to use it (besides mimosas), so this was a great creative solution. The ice cream has a nice subtle champagne flavor and can be enjoyed any time of year.
Even if you are not a fan of bubbly champagne, give this ice cream a try. The creaminess and flavor of the ice cream base help balance out the champagne, making sure the ice cream is not too strong.
It turns out a bit more soft than a hard ice cream due to the champagne, but the flavor is so worth it!
So grab your Ninja Creami, some champagne, and make some delicious Ninja Creami ice cream!
To Make Dairy-Free Champagne 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!
- Does it matter what type of champagne I use? Nope! As long as it's a bubbly champagne, any brand/type will do!
- 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!
Looking for More Ninja Creami Recipes?
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If you’re like us and are running out of ice cream storage containers, grab a two-pack of Ninja Creami pints to keep your freezer full with all of your ice cream creations!
Or if you don't have a Ninja Creami and are on the fence about getting one, check out my honest review!
Do You Want to Make Your Own Ninja Creami Cookbook?
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This champagne ice cream uses a little bit of bubbly champagne to make a tasty, creamy treat. This is a fun, adults-only recipe!
To make this recipe in the Ninja Creami Deluxe, multiply all ingredients by 1.5
Note: 1 pint = 1 serving
- 1 tbsp Cream Cheese
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 tbsp Champagne
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.
Whisk in 2 tbsp champagne.
Slowly whisk in 1 cup whole milk and 3/4 cup heavy cream.
Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container, ensuring it does not go over the max fill line.
Freeze the pint for 24 hours, making sure 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 champagne 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 key lime pie ice cream here.
Thank you for using the recipe!