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Prepare to bring a perfect drink to your Ninja Creami. One of my all-time favorite flavors, coffee gelato, is finally here.
Even if you aren’t a coffee drinker, I encourage you to try this coffee gelato! It’s just that good (trust me).
If you’re like me, you start your morning with your breakfast of choice and a cup of coffee. It doesn’t matter if the coffee is hot or iced! Coffee is an extremely important part of the morning.
Whether you need the caffeine or just love the feeling of drinking coffee to start your day, I get it. I love having a special drink in the morning that tastes delicious. And it gives me a little energy boost when it’s early in the morning.
The flavor of coffee is something I didn’t like until my junior year of college. I had group meetings for projects that would sometimes run past midnight. So, I decided the caffeine would be a welcome addition to my groggy morning routine.
I eased myself in with peppermint mochas and vanilla lattes, before finally learning to love black coffee. It took me about half a year to get there, but now I love having a black coffee every morning.
My dad’s favorite ice cream flavor is coffee, and he loved this Ninja Creami creation. He said it was better than Friendly’s coffee gelato! If you’re from the Northeast U.S., you know what a big deal that is.
This coffee gelato recipe uses instant coffee. You don’t have to drink the instant coffee, but it is an easy way to provide a fantastic coffee flavor. It’s a bonus: good flavor without having small coffee grounds in your treat.
The flavor is the perfect balance of sweet and coffee. Meaning non-coffee lovers will also enjoy it!
So grab a Ninja Creami pint, some instant coffee, and get spinning!
To Make Dairy-Free Coffee Gelato, Use the Following:
- 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’s a few tips and tricks Alex and I have learned on our ice cream journey with the Ninja Creami!
- Does it matter which type of instant coffee I use? It doesn’t matter! As long as it’s instant coffee and not regular ground coffee, any type will work!
- Can I spin this on “Ice Cream” if my Creami doesn’t have the “Gelato” button? Yes! I’ve spun my gelato on ice cream and have never had an issue!
- 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?
If you’re on the hunt for more Ninja Creami recipes, be sure to grab one of our recipe e-books. Check out Top 25 Ninja Creami Recipes ($2.99) or the great value of over 50 recipes in Ninja Creami Cookbook: Ice Cream & Gelato Edition! Each includes favorites such as cake batter gelato, red velvet ice cream, Shirley Temple ice cream, and many more!
If you’re like us and are running out of ice cream storage containers, grab a two-pack of Ninja Creami pints. It’s important 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?
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 Coffee Gelato
Description
Coffee gelato uses instant coffee to create the perfect, flavorful gelato. Made with the Ninja Creami, the recipe is simple and easy, using only a handful of ingredients and having a short cook time!
To make this recipe in the Ninja Creami Deluxe, multiply all ingredients by 1.5
Note: 1 serving = 1 pint
Ingredients
Instructions
Combine 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup whole milk, 3/4 cup heavy cream, 2 egg yolks, and 1 1/2 tbsp instant coffee in a pot and cook on the stove at medium heat for 5 minutes, whisking constantly. This will ensure the eggs will not be scrambled.
Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container, ensuring it does not go over the max fill line.
Wait for the pint to cool, then place it into the freezer (ensuring it is on a flat surface). Freeze for 24 hours.
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 "Gelato" 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 coffee gelato 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 brownie batter gelato here.
Can you use espresso powder in place of instant coffee?
Yes! It might have more of an espresso-y flavor rather than coffee, but I’m sure it’ll still be delicious!
Been trying lots of coffee ice creams. This is by far the best flavor and texture.
Thank you
So glad you enjoyed!