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Our newest flavor is one of my favorite creative flavors we’ve tried: ube ice cream!
The food is just as fun as it sounds. Ube is a purple yam that is commonly found in Southeast Asia, but we can find it in the U.S. now too! Besides it’s pretty color and neat name, ube has a great flavor.
Ube is a bit earthy while also being a bit savory. It’s the perfect balance to the sweetness of ice cream.
Now we didn’t actually use purple yams in our ice cream (although it’s definitely on the list to try). We were shopping at World Market, a store that carries different international items, and happened upon a lot of great ice cream ingredients. To make this Ninja Creami recipe, we used some of the ube spread that we found!
The ube spread basically looked like jam and came in a similar style jar. It was easy to add into our ice cream base and added just the right amount of flavor!
If you’re unable to find ube spread at local stores, you can always order it online. It might be a bit of an investment, but we promise the unique and delicious ice cream flavor is worth it!
So if you’re feeling adventurous, grab some ube spread, a Ninja Creami pint, and get spinning!
To Make Dairy-Free Ube 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 substitute purple yams for the ube spread? Sure! I haven’t tried this (I can’t find purple yams locally), but I think it would work! I would cook the yams and try adding 1 – 2 tablespoons of mashed purple yams into the mixture before freezing.
- Where can I find ube spread? We found ube spread at our local World Market. It may be carried in other stores locally, or you can find it online!
- 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 Ube Ice Cream
Description
Ube ice cream uses an ube spread to create a perfectly balanced sweet and savory ice cream.
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, 1/3 cup granulated sugar, and 3 tbsp ube sweet purple yam spread. Whisk until the ingredients are mixed together.
Slowly whisk in 1 cup whole milk and 3/4 cup heavy cream.
(Optional) Whisk in a few drops of red + blue food coloring until you get the desired purple 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.
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 ube 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 blueberry ice cream here.
I tried this recipe with fresh ube! the mix tasted ‘right’ using 3 tbsp of mashed ube. also subbed cream cheese for ricotta since I didn’t have any. great recipe!