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What’s better than a sweet and spicy new flavor of ice cream? Nothing! Our new flavor, ginger honey ice cream, has a delicious taste and is sure to move to the top of your must-try Ninja Creami list.
Ginger and honey may not be a typical combination, but they’re actually a match made in heaven. Ginger on its own has a sharp, almost spicy, flavor. However, we found that pairing it with honey does wonders to tone it down and give it a kick of sweetness.
When I was growing up, my favorite soda was a ginger ale. There was always something so delicious about the ginger flavor that I couldn’t resist!
When I was older, I found a ginger ale that actually used pure ginger in the making of the soda, so the ginger taste was more potent than the typical Canada Dry. Some people thought the flavor was too much, but I loved the taste of fresh ginger.
By using fresh ginger in this ginger honey ice cream, the flavor really pops. It has a very strong flavor, but personally, I like it that way!
Alex and I actually made this ice cream originally with 2 tablespoons of shaved ginger (our current recipe calls for 1 tsp), and the ginger flavor was powerful. I still ate the whole pint, so maybe I just am a ginger-head?
Either way, definitely don’t sleep on this amazing Ninja Creami recipe! Grab a fresh ginger root, some honey, a Ninja Creami pint, and get spinning!
To Make Dairy-Free Ginger Honey 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 ground ginger instead of fresh ginger? We highly recommend using fresh ginger as it has such a stronger flavor than ground ginger. I really enjoy the kick that it brings to the ice cream!
- How do I cut the ginger root? We use a spoon to shave off the skin, then use a sharp knife to finely chop it! After it’s chopped, you can use a mortar and pestle to grind it, or use a food processor.
- 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, 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 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!
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Ninja Creami Ginger Honey Ice Cream
Description
Ginger honey ice cream uses fresh ginger and honey to create the perfect combination for sweet and spicy ice cream!
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 honey and 1/3 cup granulated sugar. Whisk until the ingredients are mixed together.
Use a spoon to shave the skin off a portion of a fresh ginger root. Finely chop the shaved part of the root.
Use a mortar and pestle to grind the chopped ginger, and add 1 tsp of this ground ginger to the mixture.
Note: You can also use a food processor if you don't have a mortar and pestle.
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 ginger honey 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. The Ninja Creami provides so many options, you're bound to find a flavor you love!
If you liked this recipe, check out our take on orange creamsicle ice cream here.
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