How to Make Ninja Creami Coffee Ice Cream

Ninja Creami coffee ice cream is a simple, satisfying dessert you can make at home with just five ingredients. The cottage cheese adds protein and a creamy texture while keeping the recipe straightforward. This version delivers a genuine coffee flavor with minimal effort and common pantry items.

Ninja Creami coffee ice cream

When you want both coffee and ice cream, this Ninja Creami recipe hits the spot. It recreates the classic coffee-ice-cream flavor you might order at a shop, but with a lighter, protein-boosted twist from the cottage cheese. The ingredients are basic—if you brew coffee at home, you likely already have what you need.

The method is quick: blend, freeze, and process in the Ninja Creami. The result is smooth, scoopable coffee ice cream that’s easy to customize with mix-ins or a stronger coffee kick if you prefer.

Ingredients

  • Brewed coffee (cooled)
  • Milk
  • Cottage cheese (choose a mild, low-tang variety)
  • Sugar
  • Vanilla extract

How to make Ninja Creami coffee ice cream

Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Pour the blended mixture into your Ninja Creami pint container, level the surface, and seal.

Ingredients in blender
Unfrozen ice cream in Creami container

Freeze the container on a level surface for at least 24 hours to ensure a solid, even freeze. This step is important for the Ninja Creami to produce a consistent texture.

Frozen ice cream in Creami container

When you’re ready to process, run warm or hot water along the outside edge of the Creami pint for about a minute to loosen the outer layer. Install the pint in the machine and process on the ice cream setting. The first spin may produce a thick, fudgelike texture—press with a spoon to smooth it, or add a splash of milk and respin for a softer consistency.

Processed ice cream

Once processed, the coffee ice cream should be scoopable and flavorful. Stir in any mix-ins you like—chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or a caramel swirl work nicely—then serve immediately or return to the freezer for firmer scoops.

Ninja Creami coffee ice cream

Recipe tips

  • If a mild cottage cheese is hard to find, ricotta is a good substitute and will give a similarly creamy result.
  • Let brewed coffee cool before blending to avoid heating the mixture; cold coffee keeps the texture smooth and helps the freezer step.
  • Warming the pint container’s exterior briefly before processing helps the Creami machine reach a smoother result and reduces re-spinning.
  • Leftovers can be smoothed, frozen again, and reprocessed before serving to refresh the texture.
  • For a stronger coffee flavor, substitute espresso or use more concentrated brewed coffee.

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Ninja Creami Coffee Ice Cream

Recipe by Aimee
A straightforward Ninja Creami coffee ice cream made with five basic ingredients for a creamy, coffee-forward dessert.

Prep Time 5 mins
Freezing and Processing Time 1 d 4 mins
Total Time 1 d 9 mins

Course Dessert, Ninja Creami
Cuisine American

Servings 2
Calories 253 kcal

Equipment

  • Ninja Creami

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • ½ cup brewed coffee (cooled)
  • cup sugar
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

 

  • 1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth and combined. Pour the mixture into the Ninja Creami container and smooth the top.
  • 2. Freeze the container on a level surface for at least 24 hours to ensure a solid freeze.
  • 3. Remove the pint from the freezer and run warm water along the outside edge for about one minute to loosen the outer layer.
  • 4. Process on the ice cream setting. If the texture is dense, press with a spoon to mix, or add a splash of milk and respin for a softer result.

Notes

  • If you can’t find a mild, low-tang cottage cheese, ricotta is an excellent substitute that keeps the texture creamy.
  • Warming the outside of the pint briefly before processing makes it easier to achieve a smooth, uniform texture in the Creami.
  • Smooth and level the surface before returning leftovers to the freezer. Reprocessing may be needed before serving again.
  • Swap brewed coffee for espresso if you want a bolder coffee flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcal
Carbohydrates: 38g
Protein: 13g
Fat: 6g

If nutrition info is shown, values are estimates generated by an online calculator. Use your own data to verify if needed.

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