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Keeping with the spirit of the holiday season, Alex and I decided to make spiced eggnog ice cream this week! I typically am not a fan of drinking eggnog, but I thought I’d give eggnog ice cream a try. Everything tastes better in a creamy form!
We decided to make a spiced version since warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg just make everything taste a little better around the holidays.
This was probably the easiest ice cream we have made so far, since we just had to mix eggnog with spices. That was it. Three ingredients!
No extra cream or sugar, just pour the drink and go.
For that reason alone, we might be making this flavor a lot more this year! Every eggnog we buy will definitely be going in the Ninja Creami to make ice cream!
You can use any eggnog you like, though we find eggnog with higher fat content works better and makes the ice cream more creamy. We used an oat milk eggnog, and it turned out great!
Definitely a treat that makes you want to grab a blanket and sit on the couch while watching a Hallmark Christmas movie (or maybe that’s just me).
So if you have some extra eggnog laying around, grab some spices and stick it in the Creami for tasty spiced eggnog ice cream!
To Make Dairy-Free Eggnog Ice Cream:
Use an eggnog that is dairy-free! There are a few good options out there for dairy-free eggnog, such as oat milk eggnog, Lactaid eggnog, etc. Choose your favorite and get spinning!
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!
- My ice cream turned out powder-y, what should I do? This happened when we made it! We added a tablespoon of eggnog and re-spun, over and over again until we got the desired consistency.
- Does it matter what type of eggnog I use? No, you can use any type you find (lactose-free, oat, almond, etc.)!
- 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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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!
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Ninja Creami Spiced Eggnog Ice Cream
Description
Spiced eggnog ice cream combines cinnamon and nutmeg with a base of eggnog for a delicious holiday treat!
To make this recipe in the Ninja Creami Deluxe, multiply all ingredients by 1.5
Note: 1 serving = 1 pint
Ingredients
Instructions
Pour eggnog into the Ninja Creami pint until it reaches the max fill line.
Whisk in 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon and 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg.
If adding 1 tsp vanilla extract and/or 1 tbsp rum, whisk them in as well.
Freeze the pint for 24 hours, making sure 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 "Gelato" 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 spiced eggnog ice cream is ready to enjoy!
If it is powdery, add a tablespoon of eggnog and re-spin. This should help it become more creamy. Repeat until desired texture is achieved.
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.
Ninja does have their version of an eggnog recipe in their recipe book, but ours is a little different in terms of spices and the way it spun.
If you liked this recipe, check out our other holiday recipe for Mexican hot chocolate ice cream here.
Lovely recipe and great for this season!
This is great! We love making fruit sorbet in our ninja food processor 😍
Well this certainly looks like a great tryout for my Christmas party that we are throwing. Personally I am not a big eggnog fan, however my wife loves it especially around the holidays, besides I can add liquor to it and make it fun for me. Thank you for the recipe.
Ooh, this sounds interesting! I’ll have to try it sometime.
Looks yummy