Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker

The process requires two distinct phases: freezing and processing. You must freeze your base for a full 24 hours before it can be processed, but the actual churning process takes only a few minutes once the container is loaded.

Yes, the machine is highly versatile and works well with dairy-free alternatives like almond milk, coconut milk, or oat milk. Because you control the base ingredients, you can easily customize recipes to fit vegan, keto, or low-sugar dietary needs.

The Re-spin function is designed to fix crumbly or powdery textures after the initial processing cycle. If your treat isn't quite as smooth as you'd like on the first pass, running it through the Re-spin cycle usually results in a much creamier, scoopable consistency.

Each pint container holds 0.5 quarts of liquid base, which yields approximately one large serving or two smaller servings of ice cream, sorbet, or milkshake.

The machine does make a significant amount of noise while it is shaving the frozen block, which is typical for this type of high-powered appliance. It is a brief process, but you should expect it to be audible throughout your kitchen.

While the machine comes with containers, purchasing additional pints is highly recommended if you plan to make multiple flavors or batches. Since the base requires 24 hours to freeze, having extra containers allows you to keep a variety of pre-frozen bases ready to process at any time.