Ninja CREAMi is an efficient ice cream maker launched by Ninja Foodi. It can be used to prepare ice creams, smoothies, sorbets, and milkshakes in minimal time. The preparation process is very easy as you have to prepare the base, freeze the products overnight, and process the ingredients. The Ninja CREAMi uses state of the art CREAMify and dual drive motor technology, which easily converts everything into a smoothie form easily.
Main Functions of Ninja CREAMi
These functions include the following:
- Ice Cream
This program is thoroughly designed for traditionally indulgent foods. It is best for transforming dairy and dairy alternative products into creamy, scoopable, and thick ice creams.
- Lite Ice Cream
This program is extensively designed for health-conscious people to effectively preparing low-sugar, low fat or even sugar alternative ice creams.
- Gelato
This program is basically designed for custard bases, specifically for ice creams (Italian-style). It is best suitable when your recipe surrounds an amazing and decadent dessert. This function is not available on all variants of the Ninja CREAMi.
- Sorbet
This program is extensively designed for making fruit abundant recipes with high water and sugar into amazing creamy delights.
- Milkshake
This program is designed to prepare thick and quick milkshakes. You can easily combine your favorite ice cream, mix-ins and milk and then press milkshake to get it ready for you in minimal time.
- Smoothie Bowl
This program is specifically designed for recipes that involve both frozen or fresh fruits and even fresh or frozen veggies along with juice, dairy alternatives or dairy products. This function is not available on all variants of the Ninja CREAMi.
- Mix-In
This function is specifically designed to fold in the pieces of nuts, frozen fruits, candies, cereal or cookies to customize a store-purchased treat or just-processed base thoroughly. This function is most suitable when used in the middle of the CREAMi Pint. Once the pint is processed, put a 1.5-inch hole using a spoon in the pint reaching down to the bottom, pour broken or chopped mix-ins through the hole and press the Mix-In function again.
- Re-Spin
This program is extensively designed to thoroughly ensure a smooth and refined texture after efficiently running either of the preset programs. This function is optimally used when the base temperature is below -7 F, and the recipe texture is predominantly crumbly instead of creamy.
Tips
- Never use the Re-Spin program before using the Mix-In preset function.
- To thoroughly stop any preset program, press the illuminated program button.
Buttons & User Guide of Ninja CREAMi
The majority of the button and user guides have already been discussed in the portion above. Some of the relevant and essential button guides of the Ninja CREAMi is as follows:
Install Light
This light will glow when the Ninja CREAMi is not completely assembled. In case the light continues blinking, ensure that the bowl is placed correctly. If it glows constantly, check if the paddle is properly installed.
Progress Bar
The Progress Bar effectively displays the overall progress of the One-Touch Programs of the Ninja CREAMi. All of the four Progress Bar LEDs will thoroughly flash twice and subsequently turn off when once the program is complete.
One-Touch Programs
These preset programs last for 1-2 minutes are devised to whip up amazing creations in very minimal time. However, the programs might vary in speed and length depending upon the ideal settings to get perfect results for every specific recipe.
How to Clean & Maintain Ninja CREAMi?
Cleaning
We recommend you remove the CREAMizer Paddle from the Outer Bowl Lid. The outer bowl lid can be removed after thorough rinsing it and then subsequently pressing the paddle latch.
Hand Washing
As a general rule, always wash the lid, paddle and containers in warm soapy water. Use a dishwashing tool with a through handle for effective cleansing of the paddle. It would be best if you effectively rinsed and then thoroughly air-dry all the components.
Dish Washing
Lids, containers, and paddles are known to be dishwasher safe (only top rack). We recommend thoroughly separating the pint, lids, paddle, and outer bowl before putting them into the dishwasher. A dishwasher is an effective approach to remove ingredients that might stick to these components.
Maintenance
Outer Bowl Lid
We recommend you conveniently remove the paddle prior to cleaning the outer bowl lid, as there is a huge possibility of the leftover ingredients being stuck under the paddle. Afterwards, thoroughly run warm water throughout the paddle, the drain holes, and the release lever on either of the sides. For fully draining the lid out, we recommend you to position the lid in such a manner that the lid is facing downwards. Moreover, efficiently take out the grey rubber lip seal that is thoroughly wrapped around the center of the outer bowl lid. Afterwards, thoroughly hand wash the seal and lid with warm soapy water, or you can even put it in the dishwasher.
Motor Base
First of all, unplug the motor base before cleaning to avoid any mishap. Use a damp cloth to clean the motor base effectively. We recommend you avoid using any pads, abrasive cloths, or brushes to clean the motor base effectively. We also recommend you use a damp cloth for effectively cleaning the swindle beneath the control panel after every use. We also recommend you thoroughly raise the platform for cleaning in case there is any trapped liquid between the motor base and the platform. Thoroughly put the outer bowl on the motor base with the handle positioned straight beneath the control panel and twist it towards the right to raise the platform effectively. Afterwards, use a damp cloth to thoroughly clean the portion between the raised platform and the motor base.
Milkshakes
Vanilla Milkshake
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Servings:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups French vanilla coffee creamer
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- 2 ounces vodka
- 1 tablespoon rainbow sprinkles
Preparation:
- In an empty Ninja CREAMi pint container, place all ingredients and mix well.
- Cover the container with storage lid and freeze for 24 hours.
- After 24 hours, remove the lid from container and arrange into the Outer Bowl of Ninja CREAMi.
- Install the Creamerizer Paddle onto the lid of Outer Bowl.
- Then rotate the lid clockwise to lock.
- Press Power button to turn on the unit.
- Then press Milkshake button.
- When the program is completed, turn the Outer Bowl and release it from the machine.