Ninja Creami Lavender Ice Cream
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When it comes to ice cream flavors, lavender ice cream may not be at the top of the list (or even on the radar)! However, after trying this ice cream, I can say that it should jump to the top of your "must-try" ice cream list!
One of my favorite ice cream shops is Jeni's ice cream. They used to have a few locations in Nashville, and I always loved going there with my friends for a fun treat! One of the things they are known for (besides creamy and delicious ice cream) is their unique set of flavors.
I haven't been to many other ice cream shops that serve brambleberry crisp, everything bagel, or lavender ice cream. But Jeni's takes these flavors and totally make them work!
With that in mind, Alex and I decided that lavender ice cream would be a great Ninja Creami ice cream recipe to try out. The lavender ice cream turned out to have an extremely refreshing flavor that had me eating most of the pint by myself!
To create the lavender flavor, we used lavender paste that we found in the baking aisle! It's like an extract, except it's a paste that comes in a tube. You can probably find it at most local grocery stores in the baking aisle.
So grab some lavender paste, a Ninja Creami pint, and get spinning!
To Make Dairy-Free Lavender 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 can I buy lavender paste? We bought ours in the baking aisle at our local Stop & Shop! They should have it in the baking aisle (or whichever aisle the extracts are in) at your local grocery store.
- 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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Lavender ice cream uses lavender paste to create a deliciously refreshing ice cream that will keep you coming back for more.
To make this recipe in the Ninja Creami Deluxe, multiply all ingredients by 1.5
Note: 1 serving = 1 pint
- 1 tbsp Cream Cheese
- 1/2 tsp Lavender Paste
- 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
- 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- A Few Drops Red + Blue Food Coloring (Optional)
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 1/2 tsp lavender paste 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 drops of blue food coloring and 4 drops of red food coloring to make the mixture the desired color.
Feel free to leave out this step or experiment with the color as you see fit!
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 lavender 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 raspberry ice cream here.
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