Ninja Creami Red Velvet Ice Cream
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What's red and white and delicious all over? Red velvet cake! Red velvet cake has always intrigued me, since it tastes like a tasty chocolate and cream cheese treat. Plus, the dark red color also adds to the visual eating experience.
As this classic cake is a favorite for so many, we couldn't wait any longer to try red velvet ice cream! And it definitely didn't disappoint.
I find that red velvet cake has never been my go-to. I'm the plain vanilla cake with vanilla frosting type of girl. However, I have had some great red velvet cake over the years.
Every once in a while I'll give it a go and it always surprises me just how much I enjoy it. And every cake tastes better as ice cream, right?
Okay, not sure if that one is always true, but I believe in this case it is. This honestly is one of my favorite ice creams that we have made with our Ninja Creami.
To take this ice cream up a notch, we used a cream cheese mix-in. This really brought out the flavor of having cream cheese icing paired with the red velvet cake. Of course to achieve a beautiful red color, a whole lot of red food coloring is required!
The result is a delicious, creamy red velvet ice cream that will keep you coming back for more!
To Make Dairy-Free Red Velvet 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 use confectioner's sugar in the cream cheese mix-in? Definitely! Any sugar that will mix well with the cream cheese can be used!
- What do I do if my ice cream is very soft after mixing in the cream cheese mix-in? Since we are mixing in a soft cream cheese sauce, the ice cream might come out pretty soft after the mix-in. We put the ice cream back in the freezer for a few hours and it hardened right back up and was the perfect texture to enjoy!
- 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?
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Red velvet ice cream combines chocolate and cream cheese flavors to make a creamy treat that tastes just like the original cake!
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 Vanilla Extract
- 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- 3/4 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 tbsp Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 35 drop Red Food Coloring
- 4 oz Cream Cheese (4 oz = 1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
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 vanilla extract, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, 1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1/2 tsp salt. Whisk until the ingredients are mixed together.
Slowly whisk in 1 cup whole milk and 3/4 cup heavy cream.
Mix in 35 drops red food coloring to the mixture, ensuring the mixture is the desired color.
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.
Remove the pint from the machine and the outer bowl. The next step is making the cream cheese mix-in!
In a small bowl, combine 4 oz cream cheese and 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
Microwave the cream cheese mixture for 45 seconds, or until soft.
Take the already-spun pint of red velvet ice cream and carve a hole down the center. Scoop in the cream cheese mixture.
Place the pint back into the machine and hit the "Mix-In" button. This will thoroughly mix the cream cheese flavor throughout!
If you want more of a swirl that is visible, simply mix the cream cheese into the pint with your hand.
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 red velvet 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 carrot cake ice cream here.
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