Ninja Creami Chocolate Salted Caramel Ice Cream
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You may have had salted caramel ice cream, but have you tried chocolate salted caramel? Let me be the first to say the chocolate takes the flavor to a whole new level.
I guess it's true what they say: to make something better, just add chocolate. This chocolate salted caramel ice cream recipe takes our original salted caramel ice cream to the next level.
For this ice cream, we used a caramel dip that we got at our local Aldi's (Berry Hill caramel dip). If you can't find it at your store, this caramel dip from Amazon would also do the trick! As long as it's caramel-y and gooey, it'll work perfectly.
The dip can be easy to find at many stores in the fall, so it's never a bad idea to stock up (as long as the dip doesn't go bad). We've had ours for a few months and have been able to use it a few times for ice cream in our Ninja Creami!
This chocolate salted caramel ice cream combines the rich flavor of caramel with a hint of salt and a deep chocolate flavor. I never knew how I felt about salt in ice cream, but the salted caramel ice cream definitely made me a believer.
I've had salted cookies & cream ice cream before that was way too salty, but our recipe only uses a small amount of salt - so you get the flavor, but it's not overwhelming.
If you've had our salted caramel ice cream and love chocolate, this ice cream is for you! If you haven't tried our salted caramel flavor, that's okay, but don't miss out on this delicious new flavor!
To Make Dairy-Free Chocolate Salted Caramel 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!
- Can I use a caramel sauce instead of a caramel dip? It might not have as strong of a flavor, but you can definitely give it a go! I would try using the same ratio and seeing if it's enough. To test our flavors before freezing, sometimes we take a small spoonful and see if we like the flavor. It's always easy to make adjustments from there!
- 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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This chocolate salted caramel ice cream takes our original salted caramel flavor up a notch. Adding chocolate to the recipe creates a sweet, delicious treat you'll want to enjoy year-round!
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 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 2 tbsp Caramel Dip
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.
Slowly whisk in 1/2 tsp of salt and 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder.
In a separate small bowl, microwave 2 tbsp caramel dip for 20 seconds. This will allow it to mix in better with the other ingredients.
Combine the melted 2 tbsp caramel dip with the mixture and whisk.
Slowly whisk in 1 cup whole milk and 3/4 cup heavy cream, ensuring the mixture is smooth and there are no chunks of caramel dip.
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 salted caramel 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 salted caramel ice cream here.
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