Ninja Creami Eggnog Gelato- See post for full recipe. (2024)

FAQs

How do you use Ninja Creami gelato? ›

Place the pint in the outer bowl of your Ninja CREAMi, install the Creamerizer Paddle in the outer bowl lid, and lock the lid assembly onto the outer bowl. Place the bowl assembly on the motor base, and twist the handle to the right to raise the platform and lock it in place. Select the GELATO function.

After giving it a good shake, you can strain and serve right away, or shake it again with ice if you prefer your eggnog extra chilled.

The Ninja Creami Deluxe has 11 pre-programmed settings: ice cream, sorbet, lite ice cream, gelato, milkshake, smoothie bowl, mix-in, slushy, Italian ice, frozen drink, Creamiccino, and frozen yogurt.

Gelato is typically lower in fat than traditional ice cream because it's made with more milk than cream. However, it does contain dairy and is higher in sugar. Sorbet, on the other hand, is dairy-free and can be a great choice for those with lactose intolerance. It's also typically lower in calories than gelato.

Ninja recommends freezing Creami bases for 24 hours, but we've had success with 8 to 12 hour freezing times, too. In our experience, freezing bases for 24 hours or longer usually meant they'd be very chalky on the first run through the Creami and require multiple respins.

All ingredients used are safe and suitable. Eggnog contains not less than 6 percent milkfat and not less than 8.25 percent milk solids not fat. The egg yolk solids content is not less than 1 percent by weight of the finished food. The food shall be pasteurized or ultra-pasteurized and may be hom*ogenized.

Choose The Right Spirit

While brandy is the most traditional alcohol to pair with eggnog, according to traditional recipes, you can also use a mixture of dark rum and Cognac. If you like your eggnog with more of a kick you can also add bourbon, but we recommend sticking to rum and Cognac to preserve the 'nog's flavors.

Why don't dairy manufacturers make eggnog all year long? It doesn't sell. Demand for eggnog follows traditional consumption patterns that date back hundreds of years. The drink was a wintertime favorite of the British aristocracy, who took it warm, mixed with brandy or sherry to prevent spoilage.

After your first spin, sometimes you open it and find that your ice cream is crumbly or powdery. Don't stop now. Just add a tablespoon or two of liquid and spin on respin. If your ice cream has been in the freezer a long time or your freezer is extra cold, you may even have to repeat the respin several times.

TikTok creators have been lauding the appliance for its ability to produce everything from protein-packed ice cream to McDonald's-style McFlurries to effortless gelato with impressive speed. And—as an unfortunate result—the Creami is now sold out at several retailers.

What is the difference between Ninja Creami and Ninja Creami Deluxe? ›

The original Ninja Creami makes a smaller variety of treats but it typically costs a lot less, so you only need the Deluxe upgrade if you wish to make Italian ice, frozen yogurt, slushies, and creamiccinos. Everything else the Deluxe can make, the original can make, too.

Gelato has a lower milk fat content than ice cream, usually 4 to 9%, yielding a softer, denser texture and smaller ice crystals. That's a result of the base, which typically includes less cream and more milk, as well as a slower churning process that introduces less air into the final product.

Tip: Cooking Mode

Using the Italian Ice function in your CREAMI Deluxe will give a velvety smooth shaved-ice like texture that's so good, it's best enjoyed with a spoon. TIP: Make this dairy-free by omitting the half and half or using a dairy-free alternative.

Why does my ice cream become icy? The presence of too much water in your ice cream mix can cause iciness. This could be from using high-water content ingredients or from not blending your mix sufficiently.

7 PROGRAMS: Ice Cream, Lite, Sorbet, Gelato, Milkshake, Smoothie Bowl,​ and Mix-in. EASY TO USE: 3 Steps -Simply prep your base, freeze overnight, process, and enjoy! RESPIN: Select this function after processing if you want a softer and creamier treat.