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Valentine’s Day is for (love) chocolate! Definitely chocolate. This Valentine’s Day, treat yourself to some delicious chocolate Bailey’s ice cream (or any day of the year, since chocolate should never be limited to just one day).
Note: This recipe is adults-only (sorry kids)! One of my favorite drinks to enjoy is Baileys Irish Cream. The delicious, creamy flavor makes it so good to enjoy by itself, in hot chocolate, or poured over ice cream.
It might not be hard to guess that Baileys as an ice cream flavor is equally amazing.
The classic drink is able to provide a rich, deep flavor to Ninja Creami ice cream! And since everything tastes better with chocolate, why not make chocolate Baileys ice cream!
Every year on Christmas, my family gets together to exchange stocking stuffers. There’s usually around 10-15 of us, so most people bring a small something for everybody and then we go around opening our stockings!
It never fails that every year, a bottle of Baileys is one of the most popular presents for the women. From small nips to large bottles, there’s almost always a bottle of Baileys in every women’s stocking. And it makes sense given the fantastic flavor!
In order to make chocolate Baileys ice cream, you only need a tiny bit of Baileys. But if you want to go out and buy a large bottle and have the rest on the side with the ice cream, that’s never a bad idea!
When adding alcohol to any Ninja Creami ice cream, it’s important to not use too much.
We’ve found that 2 tablespoons is enough to provide flavor without sacrificing texture. If too much alcohol is added, the ice cream may not freeze properly and will come out with a soft texture. While soft serve isn’t too bad, it’s best to keep to a small amount of alcohol for great flavor and texture!
So grab a Ninja Creami pint and get spinning!
To Make Dairy-Free Chocolate Baileys 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
- 2 tbsp Baileys vegan almande (made with almond milk) for 2 tbsp Baileys Irish 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!
- Is 2 tbsp really enough Baileys? Yes! Although it might seem like a small amount, it provides the perfect balance of Baileys flavor to pair with the chocolate.
- What should I do if my ice cream is too soft after spinning? I’ve found that putting soft ice cream back in the freezer for a few hours typically makes the ice cream harder and lest like soft serve! It can be hard to wait a bit of extra time, but it’s worth the wait for perfect ice cream!
- 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 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!
Looking for More Ninja Creami Products?
Sometimes, I make too many pints of Ninja Creami ice cream that I can’t remember which flavor is which! When they are similar colors or made with different ingredients, it’s hard to tell the ice creams apart before spinning.
I found these amazing removable labels made specifically for the Ninja Creami pints that now help me remember. They let me write down the flavor, what setting I should spin it on, and the date/time I made the mixture. Plus, they’re super cute! They’re available in various designs in this Etsy shop.
Do You Want to Make Your Own Ninja Creami Cookbook?
If you want to make your own version of a Ninja Creami cookbook, check out our Ninja Creami Recipe Page Template! Besides the fun design, it has space to write the spin setting, number of servings, ingredients, directions, and notes (everything a Creami recipe needs)!
Ninja Creami Chocolate Baileys Ice Cream
Description
Chocolate and Baileys combine in this chocolate Baileys ice cream made in the Ninja Creami with a perfect balance of flavor and great taste!
To make this recipe in the Ninja Creami Deluxe, multiply all ingredients by 1.5
Note: 1 serving = 1 pint
Ingredients
Instructions
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 Baileys Irish Cream and 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder.
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 Chocolate Baileys ice cream is ready to enjoy!
Note
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 champagne ice cream here.
This looks and sounds incredible, will defiantly be giving this ago, do you think it could still work with plant based milk and cream?
Absolutely! The texture might come out slightly different, but there’s no reason not to give it a try!
I love seeing all your wonderful creamy creations! This is definitely one that we will try
Now I have to make Baileys ice cream. Shame only a small amount of Baileys but could always have a glass at the side to go with the ice cream!
It looks so good, Im curious with the addition of Bailey’s irish cream here. Will be trying the dairy-free option you suggested.
This sounds delicious! I love Bailey products for sure.
Thank you for sharing this idea with us.