Name: Ninja Creami Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 1 d 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 cup whole milk; 4 TBSP instant cheesecake pudding mix; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 3/4 cup cherry pie filling

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Making cherry cheesecake ice cream in the Ninja Creami is as easy as pie!

All you need is a few ingredients to enjoy Ninja Creami cherry cheesecake ice cream, thanks to this easy recipe.

three scoops of Ninja Creami cherry cheesecake ice cream served in a glass dish. An overlay reads, "Ninja Creami cherry cheesecake ice cream."

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If you have a Ninja Creami ice cream maker, you already know that one of the best things about it is the ability to make countless varieties of frozen treats.

From fruit sorbets to high-protein desserts, the great thing about this machine is that you can easily customize your desserts with simple ingredients.

I love to make Ninja Creami recipes with pie filling and Ninja Creami recipes with pudding mix, so I decided to combine the two in this easy recipe for Ninja Creami cherry cheesecake ice cream!

It’s a simple way to enjoy a decadent treat of homemade ice cream,but with very minimal effort on your part.

This is one of our favorite Ninja Creami cherry recipes, and once you try it, you’ll see why!

a Ninja Creami pint container filled with pink cherry cheesecake ice cream. An ice cream scoop is in the pint.

Easy Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream Made in the Ninja Creami

You’re going to love how effortless it is to make this easy dessert!

When I want something sweet, I don’t want to mess with tempering egg yolks or trying to find obscure ingredients.

So I kept things simple by including main ingredients that are easy to find and keep on hand in your pantry.

I used instant cheesecake pudding mix in the ice cream base, which not only gives it the classic tang we associate with cheesecake, but also helps to stabilize the mixture and make it nice and creamy.

The sweet cherry flavor comes from cherry pie filling, which simply could not be easier!

I use cherry pie filling in my Ninja Creami cherry ice cream as well as my Ninja Creami cherry limeade sorbet, so I knew it would be a great way to make this sweet treat, too.

Of course, you could always take it a step further by mixing in some graham cracker pieces to mimic a crust, or some chocolate chips to make it extra decadent.

Be sure to try my Ninja Creami dark sweet cherry sherbet, too!

in the foreground, a glass dessert cup serves scoops of cherry cheesecake ice cream made in the Ninja Creami machine. In the background are a Ninja Creami pint and a spoon.

How to Make Ninja Creami Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream

It’s easy to make this flavorful frozen treat with just a few basic ingredients.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Whole milk
Dry instant cheesecake-flavored pudding mix
Heavy cream
Cherry pie filling
Vanilla extract
Optional Mix-ins, such as graham crackers or chocolate chips

overhead view of a pint container filled with ninja creami cherry cheesecake flavored ice cream, with a scoop in the ice cream giving the top a swirled appearance.

How to Make it:

Dissolve the pudding mix. You’ll start by whisking together the milk and dry pudding mix. You’ll want to stir it until the pudding mix dissolves.

Then add in the heavy whipping cream and whisk to combine.

two photos; one shows instant cheesecake pudding mix and milk in a glass measuring cup. The other shows a whisk mixing in heavy cream to the same mixture.

Finish the base. Add in the cherry pie filling and vanilla extract and use a spoon or spatula to mix it together well.

Pour the ice cream base into a Ninja Creami pint container and close the lid.

two photos; one shows cherry pie filling and vanilla extract added to the milk/cream mixture; the other shows the mixture combined and poured into a Ninja Creami pint container for freezing.

Freeze. Transfer the pint container to a level surface in your freezer and freeze for at least 24 hours.

Spin. Remove the pint from the freezer and take off the lid. Place the container into the outer bowl apparatus and secure the outer bowl lid.

Place the outer bowl into the Ninja Creami machine. Use the Ice Cream button to let Ninja’s Creamify technology get to work.

two photos; one shows the overhead view of a Ninja Creami container of frozen cherry ice cream base in the outer bowl; the other shows the outer bowl locked into the machine while a woman's finger points to the Ice Cream button.

Check consistency. Remove the pint from the machine and check the consistency of the ice cream. If it appears crumbly, insert it back into the machine and use the Re-spin function.

If it’s still crumbly after that, add a tablespoon of milk and Re-spin again to make it nice and creamy.

two photos; one shows a crumbly mixture of cherry cheesecake ice cream, the other shows the same pint after re-spinning, with smooth and creamy ice cream as a result.

Optional: Add mix-in if desired. If you’re adding any mix-ins, create a well in the ice cream that’s about 1/2-inch wide and extends all the way to the bottom of the pint.

Add your mix-in pieces to the well, then return the pint to the machine and use the Mix-in button to incorporate the pieces into the ice cream mixture.

side view of scoops of cherry cheesecake ice cream served in a glass ice cream dish, atop a blue and white striped napkin.

Notes and Adaptations:

If you need to make this ice cream dairy-free for your dietary needs, you can try using a non-dairy milk instead of whole milk, such as unsweetened coconut milk, almond milk, oat milk, etc. You can use coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
You’ll only be using half of a small box of instant cheesecake pudding, so you can either double the recipe and make two pints, or save the remaining pudding mix for another batch later.
I have not tested this recipe with sugar free instant pudding mix or sugar free pie filling, but I think it would likely work fine. You may want to use the Lite Ice Cream function if you go the low sugar route.
If you’re enjoying leftovers of this easy ice cream recipe, I suggest letting the pint container sit out at room temperature for about 10 minutes so it can soften slightly before scooping.

overhead view of a Ninja Creami pint container of cherry cheesecake ice cream, the same ice cream scooped in a serving dish, and a spoon on the side.

Recommended Equipment:

Yield: 1 pint

Ninja Creami Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream

Enjoy the flavor of cherry cheesecake in ice cream form with this easy Ninja Creami recipe.

Prep Time 5 minutes

Additional Time 1 day

Total Time 1 day 5 minutes

Ingredients

3/4 cup whole milk
4 TBSP instant cheesecake pudding mix
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup cherry pie filling

Instructions

In a small bowl or large liquid measuring cup, whisk together milk and pudding mix until powder has dissolved.
Add heavy cream and mix to combine.
Add vanilla extract and cherry pie filling, using a spoon or spatula to mix together well.
Pour mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container and close the lid. Transfer the container to a level surface in your freezer and freeze for at least 24 hours.
Remove pint from freezer and take off lid. Place the pint into the outer bowl apparatus and secure the outer bowl lid.
Add the outer bowl to the Ninja Creami machine and lock into place.
Use the Ice Cream function to process the ice cream.
Remove the pint from the machine and check the texture of the ice cream. If it appears crumbly, insert the pint back into the machine and use the Re-spin function. If it's still crumbly after that, add a tablespoon of milk and Re-spin again.
Optional: If you're adding a mix-in, create a well in the ice cream that's about 1/2-inch wide and extends to the bottom of the pint. Add the mix-in pieces to the well and insert the pint back into the machine. Press the Mix-in button to incorporate.

Notes

If you need to make this ice cream dairy-free for your dietary needs, you can try using a non-dairy milk instead of whole milk, such as unsweetened coconut milk, almond milk, oat milk, etc. You can use coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
You'll only be using half of a small box of instant cheesecake pudding, so you can either double the recipe and make two pints, or save the remaining pudding mix for another batch later.
I have not tested this recipe with sugar free instant pudding mix or sugar free pie filling, but I think it would likely work fine. You may want to use the Lite Ice Cream function if you go the low sugar route.
If you're enjoying leftovers of this easy ice cream recipe, I suggest letting the pint container sit out at room temperature for about 10 minutes so it can soften slightly before scooping.