This Ninja Creami Strawberry Ice Cream recipe is smooth, creamy, and full of real strawberry flavor. It's made with fresh or frozen strawberries, cream, milk, powdered sugar, and vanilla - no egg yolks, no cream cheese, and no mystery ingredients.
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Recipe Update: I recently revamped this recipe to make it even better! I swapped out the chopped fruit for a full cup of blended strawberries and dropped the milk to 1 cup. Blending the berries directly into the base gives you an incredibly smooth texture and ensures real strawberry flavor in every single spoonful (with no icy fruit chunks!).
Now with more strawberry flavor
I've made quite a few Ninja Creami recipes, and this is one of those simple ones that proves you don't need a long ingredient list to make really good ice cream. Instead of leaving the fruit in chunks, we blend the strawberries right into the milk and cream base. After 24 hours in the freezer, the Creami takes it from there to create the ultimate strawberry ice cream in a Ninja Creami.
Serve it in a bowl, scoop it into a cone, or pair it with Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies or Chocolate Covered Strawberries for an easy strawberry dessert combo.
Love your Ninja Creami machine? Try my Ninja Creami Blueberry Ice Cream, Ninja Creami Peach Ice Cream, and Ninja Creami Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream next.
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- Now with more strawberry flavor
- Why You'll Love This Strawberry Ice Cream Ninja Creami Recipe
- Ingredients & Substitutions
- How to Make Ninja Creami Strawberry Ice Cream
- Variations
- Serving Ideas
- Top Tips for the Perfect Pint
- Recipe FAQs
- More Ninja Creami Recipes
- Want even more Ninja Creami Recipes?
- Printable Recipe
- Comments
Why You'll Love This Strawberry Ice Cream Ninja Creami Recipe
- Real strawberry flavor: This recipe uses a full cup of actual strawberries, not pudding mix or artificial flavoring.
- Super smooth texture: Because we blend the berries directly into the liquid base, you get an ultra-smooth consistency without icy fruit chunks.
- No cream cheese: I skip it here because I find it can leave a coating on the roof of your mouth. This version stays clean, creamy, and fresh.
- Easy to adjust: If your berries are tart, add a little extra sugar. If they're super sweet, you can pull back slightly.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Strawberries (Fresh or Frozen): Ripe, sweet fresh strawberries give the absolute best flavor for this ninja creami fresh strawberry ice cream. However, frozen strawberries work perfectly too! Because we are blending the whole base, you can use them right out of the freezer.
- Heavy whipping cream. Provides the fat needed for a rich scoop. For a lighter ice cream, use half-and-half instead. Unsweetened coconut cream can also be used if you prefer a non-dairy alternative.
- Whole milk. Keeps the base balanced. (I LOVE Fairlife milk - you can use either 2% or 3.25%).
- Sugar. Dissolves easily during blending and keeps things smooth. You can also use granulated sugar, honey, monk fruit, or agave.
- Vanilla extract. Or swap in vanilla bean paste.
See the printable recipe card for exact measurements and a full list of ingredients.
How to Make Ninja Creami Strawberry Ice Cream
This recipe makes one pint. Because we are using a full cup of fruit, you might have a tablespoon or two of the liquid base left over after hitting the Max Fill line - consider it a chef's bonus to eat with a spoon!
- Prep. If using fresh strawberries, wash and hull them. If using frozen strawberries, let them thaw slightly for 5 minutes so they blend easily.
- Blend. Add the strawberries, heavy cream, whole milk, sugar, and vanilla extract directly into a high-speed blender. Blend on high until completely smooth.
- Fill the Pint. Pour the blended strawberry mixture into your Ninja Creami pint jar, stopping right at the MAX FILL line. If you have a tablespoon or two leftover, simply pour it into a small cup or enjoy it with a spoon!
- Freeze Flat. Securely attach the plastic lid to the pint jar. Place the pint container in the freezer on a completely level surface and let it freeze for at least 24 hours.
- Spin. Remove the pint jar from the freezer and remove the lid. Place the pint container in the outer bowl of the Ninja Creami ice cream machine. Lock the outer bowl lid and place the bowl assembly onto the motor base. Turn the handle to the right to raise the platform and lock it in place. Select the ICE CREAM button.
- Re-Spin (If Needed). Remove the pint jar. If the ice cream looks a little dry or crumbly after the first spin, add a tablespoon of milk or cream to the center, reattach the outer lid, and select the RE-SPIN function.
- Serve. Serve the pint of homemade strawberry ice cream immediately and enjoy!
Variations
- Add mix-ins: After spinning, add diced fresh strawberries, white chocolate chips, crushed cookies, or graham cracker crumbs and use the MIX-IN function.
- Swap the fruit: Try this exact blending method with fresh raspberries, mango, or a summer berry mix.
- Make it dairy-free: Use coconut cream and almond milk in the blender with your strawberries.
Serving Ideas
- Classic Bowl: Serve a scoop or two in a bowl or waffle cone.
- Neapolitan: Pair it with Ninja Creami chocolate ice cream and Ninja Creami vanilla ice cream.
- Berry Parfait: Layer with granola and berries. Repeat the layers and top with whipped cream.
- Strawberry Sundae: Top with more strawberries, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce or caramel sauce.
- Strawberry Milkshake: Blend it with milk for the creamiest strawberry milkshake ever. Follow the same instructions for making my Ninja Creami Chocolate Milkshake.
Top Tips for the Perfect Pint
- Use ripe strawberries. The sweeter the berries, the better the flavor. If they're a bit tart, just bump up the sugar.
- Freeze flat: Make sure the pint freezes perfectly level or the blade won't spin evenly, which can stress the machine's motor.
- Let it sit: Giving the pint 5 minutes on the counter before hitting the ICE CREAM button helps soften the outer edges for a creamier spin.
Recipe FAQs
This usually happens when the base is very cold. Add 1 tablespoon of milk or heavy cream and use the Re-Spin function.
Yes. Start with a little less if your strawberries are exceptionally sweet.
Keep the ice cream in the Ninja Creami pint container with the lid on. Freeze for up to 2 weeks. Flatten the top before refreezing, and re-spin before serving again.
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Printable Recipe
Ninja Creami Strawberry Ice Cream
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries (fresh, or slightly thawed frozen berries) (about 16 berries)
- 1 cup whole milk (Fairlife 2% or 3.25% work great)
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Mix and Blend: Combine the strawberries, whole milk, heavy cream, sugar, and vanilla extract in a blender. Blend until completely smooth. (Tip: If using rock-hard frozen berries, let them sit on the counter for 5 minutes before blending).
- Fill the Pint: Pour the smooth strawberry mixture into an empty Ninja Creami pint container up to the MAX FILL line. Enjoy any small amount of leftover base with a spoon! Seal with the lid.
- Freeze: Place the pint container upright on a level surface in your freezer. Freeze for at least 24 hours.
- Spin: Remove the lid and place the pint into the Ninja Creami outer bowl assembly. Lock on the lid assembly, place onto the motor base, and lock it into position. Press the ICE CREAM button.
- Re-Spin if needed: If the ice cream looks crumbly after the first spin, add a tablespoon of milk or cream to the center and press RE-SPIN.
- Serve: Scoop and serve immediately, or use the MIX-IN function to add extras like white chocolate chips or graham cracker crumbs. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Want it extra rich? You can substitute half-and-half for the whole milk, but the 1:1 ratio of milk to strawberries keeps this version incredibly fresh and bright.
- Let the pint sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before spinning for the creamiest texture without needing as many re-spins.
Nutrition
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lu says
Bummer just tried this recipe followed measurements exactly but already at fill line before adding strawberries, guess im just making vanilla
Jeri Walker says
Hi there, I am so sorry about that! You are completely right! In the original version, those liquid measurements filled the pint way too fast. I want my recipes to be perfect, so I actually just went back to the kitchen and completely revamped this post! The updated recipe drops the milk to 1 cup and blends a full cup of strawberries directly into the base. It fits almost perfectly right up to the line now and makes the texture incredibly smooth. Thank you for the honest feedback, and I hope you'll give the new version a spin! 😊