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When you picture your childhood on a hot summer day, what was your favorite treat to end the day? I think a root beer float was one of my favorites!
Instead of making a float with vanilla ice cream and root beer, we decided to make the ice cream into root beer ice cream!
There’s a few classic sodas out there, and root beer is one of them. The iconic flavor has quenched the thirst of children everywhere. And for good reason. Root beer is one of the tastiest sodas out there, in my opinion.
However, I do have to admit that root beer floats weren’t usually my go-to float of choice.
When I was younger and my dad would take my brother and I to Sonic after school, I would usually order a Sprite float. Was it strange and unusual? Maybe. But was it delicious? Absolutely.
So as someone who likes root beer but isn’t the biggest root beer float fan, take it from me when I say this ice cream is absolutely amazing. The flavor really pops and it hits root beer ice cream to a tee.
In order to make this root beer ice cream with our Ninja Creami, we used Soda Stream root beer soda syrup! You can find it at Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, and a few other stores that are probably in your area.
The best part about the Soda Stream syrup is the potent flavor. You definitely don’t need to add more than our recipe calls for, because it really brings the root beer flavor!
So even if you’re not a fan of root beer floats, grab some root beer syrup, a Ninja Creami pint, and get spinning!
To Make Dairy-Free Root Beer 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 do I find Soda Stream root beer syrup? You can find it at stores like Target, Walmart, Bed Bath & Beyond, or even online!
- If I put the pint back into the freezer, do I need to mix the ice cream 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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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 Root Beer Ice Cream
Description
This easy root beer ice cream recipe takes only a few ingredients and is bursting with delicious flavor!
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 vanilla extract, 2 tbsp Soda Stream Root Beer Syrup, 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.
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 root beer 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 key lime pie ice cream here.
Is extract needed or can you use your favorite “flat” root beer?
I would recommend an extract or root beer drink powder! Since soda has such a high water content, it may damage the blade when spinning, and using only a bit of the root beer in the ice cream mixture may not provide a strong enough flavor!