Ninja Creami Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream
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Oh strawberry shortcake... a classic dessert that tastes amazing in the summer and still hits the spot during winter. There's not much better than angel food cake (or a homemade biscuit!) piled high with strawberries and whipped cream.
The light flavor and strong kick of strawberry make this dessert a winner no matter when you serve it.
It may be popular for summer holidays such as the Fourth of July or Memorial Day, but it can truly be eaten anytime of year. Since strawberry shortcake is such a fantastic dessert, we decided to make it into ice cream!
This strawberry shortcake ice cream has to be one of my favorites that we've made since it tastes just like my favorite treat in Creami form!
When trying to determine how to make strawberry shortcake ice cream, I knew one thing: we couldn't skimp on the strawberry flavor, and there needed to be an ingredient that could seem like the "cake" part!
We decided to use plenty of fresh strawberries in this recipe to give it a strawberry flavor instead of using strawberry extract. It may have given the flavor, but there's nothing as good as the real thing.
To simulate shortcake in our ice cream, we decided to use crumbled shortbread cookies! By mixing in a good amount of them, you can really taste them in every bite! We also topped the pint of with cool whip, but feel free to substitute whipped cream or forego this step! This Ninja Creami recipe can be made however you like it!
So if you're a fan of strawberries or strawberry shortcake, definitely don't miss this recipe! It can be enjoyed year-round, and really packs a great flavor punch!
So grab a pint and get spinning!
To Make Dairy-Free Strawberry Shortcake 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 more strawberry flavor? Of course! I loved the flavor with just fresh strawberries, but if you want to take it up a notch, throw in 1/2 tsp - 1 tsp strawberry extract! We wanted to leave the vanilla extract in since it kept the flavor balanced.
- Can I use fresh fruit in the Ninja Creami? Yes! It is advised to not freeze large chunks of fruit, but pureed strawberries is not a problem! We have found that pureeing our fruit helps mix the flavor throughout and provides great flavor.
- 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!
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Strawberry shortcake ice cream uses fresh pureed strawberries and shortcake cookies to provide all the flavors of the classic treat in ice cream form!
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
- 1/4 cup Pureed Fresh Strawberries
- 1 dollop Whipped Cream
- Handful Short Bread Cookies
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.
In a food processor, puree a handful of fresh strawberries.
Measure 1/4 cup pureed strawberries and whisk into the cream cheese/extract/sugar mixture.
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.
Crush a handful of shortbread cookies (I used about 5 small squares). Make a hole down the center of the already-spun ice cream and drop the crushed shortbread cookies in.
Re-spin the ice cream on "Mix-In", and remove from the machine.
Top the pint off with a dollop of whipped cream and your strawberry shortcake 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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