Ninja Creami Pumpkin Potato Chip Ice Cream

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Why settle for the best pumpkin pie ice cream when you can somehow make it even better by adding potato chips!

While pumpkin ice cream is my absolute favorite, we somehow made it even better!

I'm a huge fan of salty-sweet combinations, and this pumpkin potato chip ice cream takes the cake for being my new favorite Ninja Creami recipe.

Even if you don't love pumpkin or fall-related things, this pumpkin potato chip ice cream is still worth a try.

Now, there is a difference with what type of potato chips you use. We used kettle chips that were extra crispy, that way they retained the crispiness even after it's mixed together.

We did also mix the potato chips in by hand after spinning the ice cream!

We could have used the mix-in button, but we wanted to retain some larger chunks of chips and not have them get obliterated by the paddle.

I've been a pumpkin aficionado for a few years now, and this is hands-down the best pumpkin potato chip ice cream I've found.

So if you feel like getting your fall on no matter the time of year, grab a Ninja Creami pint and get spinning!

To Make Dairy-Free Pumpkin Potato Chip 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 add pumpkin spice to this recipe? Absolutely! We always recommend experimenting on our recipes, as there may be a better flavor combination out there than what we came up with! If you do, let us know by sending us a message so we can get your feedback!

• Do I have to use pumpkin spice cream cheese? No! You can use regular cream cheese, we just found the flavor and thought it was a fun addition to our pumpkin potato chip ice cream.

• 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 besides Pumpkin Potato Chip Ice Cream?

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?

If you want to make your own version of a Ninja Creami cookbook, check out our Ninja Creami Recipe Page Template! Besides the fun design, it has space to write the spin setting, number of servings, ingredients, directions, and notes (everything a Creami recipe needs)!