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In the mood for a unique, fruity Ninja Creami treat? Give this easy, flavor-packed lemon lavender ice cream recipe a try!
While lavender ice cream may not be the first flavor that comes to mind when you’re making ice cream, it should definitely be a serious consideration! And adding lemon just makes everything better, right? That’s why we made this lemon lavender ice cream.
In order to get a strong lavender flavor throughout the ice cream, we used a lavender paste. This is used in the place of an extract and can be found in the baking aisle at most local grocery stores.
Good news, a little bit of the lavender paste goes a long way, so a single tube will last many pints!
In order to get a lemon flavor, we decided to use lemon extract. I find that the extract gives a strong enough flavor to the ice cream without overpowering the lavender.
However, you could also substitute fresh lemon juice if that is what you have on hand! I would recommend starting with 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and testing the lemon lavender ice cream mix, adding an additional tablespoon if you think the flavor is not strong enough.
So if you’re looking to try a fun new ice cream recipe, grab some lavender paste, a Ninja Creami pint, and get spinning!
To Make Dairy-Free Lemon 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 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.
- Can I use fresh lemon juice instead of lemon extract? Sure! I would start with 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice and test the ice cream mixture. Add more 1 tablespoon at a time until the balance of lemon and lavender flavors are to your liking!
- 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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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 Lemon Lavender Ice Cream
Description
Lemon lavender ice cream uses lavender paste and lemon extract to create the perfect balance of flavors in this delicious ice cream treat!
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 1/2 tsp lavender paste, 1 tsp lemon 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 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 lemon lavender 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 raspberry ice cream here.
Where do you get lavender paste?
I got mine at Stop & Shop! Stores like Kroger, Pubilx, etc. should carry it! Worst case, you can always buy it online if you can’t find it in any local stores!