Ninja Creami Key Lime Pie Ice Cream
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Key lime pie is one of the best pies out there. It's light, refreshing, and delicious - all in pie form! Since it is one our favorite pies, we decided to make it into ice cream with our Ninja Creami!
With Thanksgiving coming up next week, it might not be a traditional fall flavor, but Alex and I decided to switch things up. I've been wanting to try a lot of fruity flavors recently, and this key lime pie ice cream recipe hits the spot!
Alex and I had a special Key Lime juice that we had been using for other cooking items, so it inspired us to try the key lime pie ice cream over a simple lime ice cream (which I'm sure would still be delicious)!
The key lime juice we used was Nellie & Joe's Key West Lime Juice. It mostly tastes like lime juice, so substituting lime juice should give almost the same great flavor!
Thankfully, we were able to use the same base as our lemon cookie ice cream recipe and just swap the extract for lime extract (and add a hint of key lime juice of course)!
We used graham crackers as a mix-in to act like pie crust, and we also gave each serving a nice dusting on top as well!
Feel free to experiment with other mix-ins as well and see how they taste!
Enjoy this tasty Ninja Creami ice cream recipe!
To Make Dairy-Free Key Lime Pie 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!
- Is it okay to use lime juice instead of key west lime juice? Absolutely! I don't think the flavor will change too much between the two!
- 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 key lime pie ice cream combines all of the light and refreshing flavors of key lime pie into a creamy treat! By using lime extract and lime juice, the flavor really shines through, making this a treat you'll want to make any time of year!
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 Lime Extract
- 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 tbsp Key West Lime Juice (Can substitute lime juice)
- A few drop Green + Yellow Food Coloring (Optional)
- 2 Graham Crackers
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 lime extract 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.
Whisk in 2 tbsp key west lime juice.
(Optional) Whisk in a few drops of green food coloring and a few drops of yellow food coloring until the mixture is the desired color. This just gives the ice cream a nice "lime" look.
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 it's time for mix-ins! Carve a hole in the ice cream and drop in the crushed graham crackers. Place the pint back into the Ninja Creami machine and select "Mix-In".
Now your key lime pie 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 strawberry ice cream here.
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