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For as long as I can remember (or I guess as long as my mom has let me drink soda), Shirley Temples have been one of my favorite drinks. The lemon-lime or ginger ale flavor combined with sweet cherry has made this drink a classic that has been enjoyed by many.
In honor of one of the most delicious drinks out there, we decided to make Shirley Temple ice cream in our Ninja Creami!
When I was growing up and my family would go out to eat at a restaurant, I would always order a Shirley Temple. There was just something so delicious about the drink’s flavor that kept me coming back time after time.
My favorite restaurant was J. Alexander’s in Nashville. When I was younger and would order a Shirley Temple, I came to find out that this restaurant was the best at keeping my drink fully stocked. Anytime my Shirley Temple would get below the glass’s halfway point, the server would magically appear with a full Shirley Temple and swap them out.
When my parents noticed, they would look at me and ask if I really needed another. Being a kid, I just told the truth: “They refilled it before I even had a chance to ask. It wasn’t my fault.”
And so my love for Shirley Temples grew.
When making Shirley Temple ice cream, we tried to capture the great lemon-lime flavor with a touch of cherry. Thankfully, we already had some grenadine on hand, so the recipe was super easy to whip up!
As an added bonus, you can always make a Shirley Temple to drink while waiting for the ice cream to freeze!
So, if you’ve never had a Shirley Temple or love them as much as I do, give this fun Ninja Creami ice cream recipe a try!
To Make Dairy-Free Shirley Temple 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 can you buy grenadine? It should be available at most local grocery stores, or you can purchase it on Amazon here!
- Can I add more cherry flavor? Sure thing! Feel free to amp up the recipe by adding more lemon-lime flavor (more lemon or lime juice), or more cherry flavor (more grenadine). Have fun with it!
- 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!
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Ninja Creami Shirley Temple Ice Cream
Description
Lemon-lime and cherry flavors are combined in this Shirley Temple ice cream for a treat that'll remind you of your childhood! This recipe is simple and you should already have most of the ingredients in your kitchen!
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 and 1/3 cup granulated sugar. Whisk until the ingredients are mixed together.
Whisk in 1 tbsp lime juice, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 1 tbsp grenadine.
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 Shirley Temple 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 champagne ice cream here.
Man, looks so good! I just wish I had some gadget that could make ice cream. So far I was only able to make the ice cream without the machine which also comes out great, but of course not the same as the real deal!
Thanks for including the vegan swaps. Definitely want to give this a try. I used to love Shirley Temples as a kid.
Can’t wait to try making this with my son. Sounds delicious.