Description
Dive into the creamy, dreamy world of homemade ice cream with this Vanilla Bean Ice Cream recipe designed for your Ninja Creami machine. Rich, velvety, and bursting with the flavor of real vanilla beans, this dessert is as easy to make as it is indulgent. Perfect for any occasion, it’s a treat that will impress your family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 vanilla bean (or 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Base:
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine whole milk, heavy cream, and sugar.
- Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the seeds. Add both the seeds and pod to the mixture. If using vanilla extract, add it after removing the mixture from heat.
- Stir constantly until the sugar dissolves, ensuring the mixture doesn’t boil.
- Cool the Mixture:
- Remove the saucepan from heat and discard the vanilla pod.
- Pour the mixture into a bowl and let it cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare for the Creami:
- Transfer the chilled mixture into a Ninja Creami-compatible pint container.
- Freeze the container for 24 hours.
- Spin and Serve:
- After freezing, place the container in your Ninja Creami machine and process on the “Ice Cream” setting.
- If the texture seems crumbly, respin until creamy perfection is achieved.
- Serve immediately or store in the freezer for later.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute whole milk and heavy cream with coconut milk or almond milk.
- Add mix-ins like chocolate chips or crushed cookies after the first spin by using the “Mix-In” function.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Ninja Creami
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Vanilla ice cream, Creami recipes, homemade dessert