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There’s nothing quite like the weekend breakfast of pancakes and waffles with a hearty serving of maple syrup. In my opinion, the maple syrup makes the meal.
There’s nothing wrong with dry pancakes or waffles for on-the-go eating, but covering them in maple syrup just gives them a little extra oomph.
That’s why Alex and I decided to make maple ice cream in our Ninja Creami! It tastes just like maple syrup except it’s creamy ice cream – who can say no to that?
In my family growing up, there was a clear division between which maple syrup one should actually use. My mom and brother only used the syrup from the plastic bottle (like Ms. Butterworth), and my dad swore by using the pure maple syrup.
I honestly like both, but there’s just something about the flavor and consistency of pure maple syrup that can’t be beat (except maybe by butter-flavored syrup, but that’s not a fair competition).
So in order to give our maple ice cream a great flavor, we used pure maple syrup in addition to the maple extract.
So if you’re a maple syrup junkie (like Buddy the Elf) or just love new flavors of ice cream, definitely give this Ninja Creami ice cream recipe a try! The pure and smooth flavor is delicious and tastes just like eating maple syrup in a much creamier form!
To Make Dairy-Free Maple 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!
- If I don’t have pure maple syrup, can I use the syrup from a plastic container (like Ms. Butterworth)? Sure! It might not have the same flavor, but adding syrup to anything usually makes it better, so I say go for it!
- Where can I find maple extract? Maple extract can be found at almost any grocery store, or you can buy it from Amazon here!
- 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!
Do You Want to Make Your Own Ninja Creami Cookbook?
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Ninja Creami Maple Ice Cream
Description
Maple ice cream uses maple extract and pure maple syrup to create a creamy and delicious 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 tsp maple extract and 1/3 cup granulated sugar. Whisk until the ingredients are mixed together.
Whisk in 2 tbsp pure maple syrup.
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 maple 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 blueberry ice cream here.