Ninja Creami Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream
This rich and creamy Ninja Creami Cherry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is made with fresh cherries and loaded with crunchy chocolate chips in every bite. It has all the flavors of a classic Black Forest cake, but in a cold, scoopable form!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 276kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh cherries, pitted (or frozen, thawed and drained)
- ¾ cup 2% or 3% Fairlife milk (or whole milk or unsweetened almond milk)
- ½ cup heavy cream (or canned coconut cream)
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup chocolate chips (for mix-in)
Optional Add-ins or Toppings:
- ¼ cup fresh cherries (pitted and chopped)
- ¼ cup crushed chocolate cookies (or brownie bits)
- 1-2 tablespoons chocolate or cherry syrup
Instructions
- If using fresh cherries, pit and chop them. If using frozen cherries, thaw completely and drain well to reduce ice crystals.
- Add cherries (1 cup), milk (¾ cup), heavy cream (½ cup), sugar (⅓ cup), and vanilla extract (1 teaspoon) to a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, about 30 to 45 seconds.
- Pour the cherry mixture into your Ninja Creami pint container. Do not go past the MAX FILL line. Secure the lid tightly on the pint.
- Place the pint container on a level surface in your freezer and freeze for 24 hours.
- Remove the pint from the freezer and take off the lid. Insert the pint into the outer bowl of your Ninja Creami, secure the lid assembly, and lock it into the machine. Select the ICE CREAM function and let it process.
- After the first spin, the ice cream may look crumbly or powdery-this is normal. Remove the lid assembly and use a spoon to make a small well in the center. Add 1 tablespoon of milk or cream into the well, secure the lid again, and process using the RE-SPIN function for a smoother texture.
- Make a well in the center again and add ¼ cup of chocolate chips. Press the MIX-IN button to fold them into the ice cream.
- Scoop your cherry chocolate chip ice cream into bowls and serve immediately. Top with extra chocolate chips or fresh cherries if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Blending Tip: For a chunkier texture with little cherry pieces, pulse the blender a few times instead of fully blending smooth.
Storage Tips: Store any leftovers in the Ninja Creami pint with the lid secured tightly. The ice cream keeps its best texture for up to 2 weeks.
Reprocessing Tip: After freezing leftovers, re-spin before serving to bring back that creamy consistency.
Dairy-Free Version: Use unsweetened almond milk and canned coconut cream instead of dairy milk and heavy cream.
Protein Boost: Add 2 tablespoons of vanilla protein powder to the blender for a protein-packed frozen treat.
Nutrition
Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 189mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 545IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 108mg | Iron: 0.3mg
