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When you think of classic drinks, what do you think of?
I think of Coca-Cola, Dr. Pepper, Mountain Dew, Sprite, etc. Basically all of the big soda giants.
Since we’ve already done Coca-Cola ice cream, Alex and I thought Dr Pepper should be next on the list!
A few months ago, a local Bed, Bath & Beyond store in our town was closing. Alex and I went to scout out any good deals we could find when they had their store-closing sale. Instead of finding any household related items, we actually found Soda Stream drink syrups.
As my mind is always in Ninja Creami mode, I knew they would be a great way to make soda flavored ice creams!
Since they were on sale, we stocked up on a few flavors, and so the Dr Pepper ice cream recipe was born!
Growing up, I usually gravitated towards the lemon-lime soda flavors instead of the Coca-Cola-like flavors. I would have a Dr Pepper occasionally, but it was never my go-to. Sometimes, I would mix drink flavors together and Dr Pepper was included, but it wasn’t a top-tier choice.
However, this Dr Pepper ice cream is a top-tier flavor! It tastes just like the classic soda, but even better because it’s in Creami form!
All you need is a normal base Ninja Creami recipe and some Dr Pete Soda Stream syrup. They call it Dr Pete because of copyright issues, I think.
Soda Stream syrup can be found at most local stores like Target, Walmart, or Bed, Bath & Beyond. If you’re unable to find them locally, you can always order online!
So if you’re looking to bring your favorite soda flavor to your ice cream bowl, grab some Dr Pete Soda Stream syrup, a Ninja Creami pint, and get spinning!
To Make Dairy-Free Dr Pepper 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 Soda Stream Dr Pepper syrup? You can find it at stores like Target, Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, or even online!
- Can I use actual Dr Pepper soda? To make this ice cream, I don’t recommend using regular Dr Pepper soda. You would have to add in a large amount and the water content may damage the blade for ice cream making. The Dr Pete syrup packs a large amount of Dr Pepper punch in a small amount!
- If I put the pint back into the freezer, do I need to mix the ice cream 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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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!
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Ninja Creami Dr Pepper Ice Cream
Description
Dr Pepper ice cream uses Dr Pete Soda Stream syrup to bring the flavor of the classic soda to your ice cream bowl!
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, 2 tbsp Soda Stream Dr Pete syrup, and 1/3 cup granulated sugar. Whisk until the ingredients are mixed together.
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, 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 Dr Pepper 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 root beer ice cream here.