This Ninja Creami frozen strawberries recipe turns sweet strawberries into a creamy, vibrant frozen dessert with fresh berry flavor. It’s easy to make, simple to customize, and perfect for a refreshing treat any time of year.
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen strawberries
- 1/2 to 1 cup milk, dairy or dairy-free
- 2 to 3 tablespoons yogurt or coconut cream, optional for creaminess
- 1 to 2 tablespoons honey, maple syrup, or sugar, optional
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- Pinch of salt
Optional mix-ins:
- Fresh strawberry pieces
- Granola
- White chocolate chips
- Crushed cookies
- Coconut flakes
- Chopped nuts
- Lemon zest
- Fruit preserves
Instructions
- Prepare the strawberries.
Add the frozen strawberries to a blender or food processor. If they are stuck together in large clumps, break them apart a little so they blend more evenly. The strawberries should stay frozen until you are ready to blend. - Blend the base.
Add the milk, yogurt or coconut cream if using, sweetener if using, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Start with a small amount of milk and add more only if needed so the mixture stays thick. - Taste and adjust.
Taste the base before freezing. If the strawberries are tart, add more sweetener. If the mixture is too thick to blend, add a little more milk. The base should taste slightly sweeter than you want the final dessert to be because freezing dulls sweetness. - Transfer to the pint.
Pour the blended mixture into the Ninja Creami pint container. Make sure it stays below the MAX FILL line. Leave a little room at the top if you want to add mix-ins later. - Freeze completely.
Place the lid on the pint and freeze it upright for at least 24 hours. For the best result, freeze it on a level surface so the mixture sets evenly. - Spin in the Ninja Creami.
Remove the pint from the freezer and place it into the outer bowl assembly. Attach the lid and process it using the Sorbet, Lite Ice Cream, or Ice Cream setting depending on the texture you want. - Check the texture.
After the first spin, the mixture may look a little crumbly or icy. This is normal with strawberry bases. Use a spoon to check the center before deciding whether it needs more liquid. - Re-spin if needed.
If the texture is not creamy enough, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk and run the Re-spin cycle. Repeat once more if necessary until smooth and scoopable. - Add mix-ins.
If you want extra texture, make a small well in the center of the ice cream, add your mix-ins, and run the Mix-ins cycle to distribute them evenly. - Serve.
Serve immediately for a soft-serve texture, or freeze for 30 to 60 minutes if you want a firmer scoop.
Recipe Tips
- Strawberries with a little natural sweetness work best.
- Coconut cream gives a richer dairy-free texture.
- Lemon zest makes the berry flavor taste brighter.
- Granola and white chocolate chips are great mix-ins.
- If the mixture seems too icy, a little more yogurt helps improve creaminess.