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Did you know you can make chocolate ice cream with canned frosting? It’s easy to do in the Ninja Creami!

This Ninja Creami chocolate frosting ice cream is not only super simple to make, but it’s a rich and decadent treat.

a pint of Ninja Creami chocolate frosting ice cream, with a can of Pillsbury frosting in the background.

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It’s no secret that the Ninja Creami machine has taken home ice cream making to a new level.

What used to be a somewhat time-consuming process has become super easy and approachable, even for people who don’t consider themselves great in the kitchen.

That’s partly because you can make frozen desserts in the Ninja Creami with such a wide variety of ingredients, especially items that you wouldn’t ordinarily use in a traditional ice cream maker.

I’ve made ice cream with pudding mix, sherbet with Jell-O, sorbet with canned fruit, and so much more!

Having these kinds of shortcuts really makes it simple to whip up a batch of something delicious, but with minimal effort.

Not only that, but you can customize your desserts based on dietary needs!

From dairy-free Ninja Creami recipes to Weight-Watchers friendly treats, it’s easy to make tweaks to suit your preference.

That versatility is how this Ninja Creami chocolate frosting ice cream was born!

The result was a rich and creamy treat that tastes ultra indulgent, but that required so little effort on my part.

That’s a win, if you ask me, which is why it’s on our list of the best Ninja Creami chocolate ice cream recipes!

overhead view of scoops of chocolate ice cream made with frosting, served in a glass dish, with the pint of remaining ice cream in the background.

How to Make Ice Cream with Chocolate Frosting

You only need three ingredients to make this chocolate ice cream, but the ratios are important here.

We know that the Ninja Creami operates on the fact that the base is a solid frozen block prior to processing (that’s why the base has to freeze for at least 24 hours).

But because frosting has such a high sugar content, it won’t ever freeze completely.

So if you use too much frosting, the ice cream base won’t get to a solid state.

But if you don’t use enough frosting, your ice cream won’t be sweet enough or chocolatey enough.

I did a bit of trial and error to determine the best ratios, and the result was a creamy ice cream with plenty of rich chocolate flavor!

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overhead view of a pint of Ninja Creami chocolate ice cream made with frosting. An ice cream scoop is in the pint.

How to Make Ninja Creami Chocolate Ice Cream Using Frosting

It’s super simple to make this easy treat.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

  • Milk
  • Chocolate frosting (I used pre-made frosting in a can)
  • Heavy cream
a glass dish serves scoops of Ninja Creami chocolate frosting ice cream. The remaining pint of ice cream and a can of chocolate frosting are in the background.

How to Make it:

(Full printable recipe card is available below)

Mix the base. To start, you’ll want to combine the milk and chocolate frosting.

Use an immersion blender to blend it up together well.

two photos; one shows milk and chocolate frosting in a large liquid measuring cup; the other shows an immersion blender blending them together.

Add in the heavy cream and stir with a spoon to incorporate.

Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container and secure the lid.

Freeze. Place the pint container on a level surface in your freezer for at least 24 hours.

two photos; one shows heavy cream added to chocolate mixture, the other shows the mixture in a Ninja Creami pint container, ready to be frozen.

Spin. Remove the pint from the freezer and take off the lid.

Place the container into the outer bowl of the Ninja Creami, then secure the outer bowl lid.

Lock the outer bowl into place in the machine and press the Ice Cream button. Allow the cycle to complete.

two photos; one shows frozen base of chocolate frosting ice cream, the other shows the base in the ninja creami machine, with a finger pointing to the Ice Cream button.

Check texture. Remove the container from the machine and check the ice cream’s consistency.

If it appears crumbly or powdery, you can insert it back into the machine and press the Re-spin button.

two photos; one shows crumbly chocolate ice cream after first spin in the ninja creami, the other shows the ice cream after a re-spin cycle.

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

It should be nice and creamy when it’s ready. Serve and enjoy!

a pint of ninja creami chocolate frosting ice cream, with an ice cream scoop in it. The can of milk chocolate frosting is in the background.

Notes and Adaptations:

  • I used regular chocolate frosting. I haven’t tested this with sugar-free or lower-sugar frostings. I’m guessing it would work fine (the texture may be a little different), but you would use the Lite Ice Cream button if using those.
  • You can refrigerate the remaining frosting for next time, or double the recipe and make two pints.

Recommended Equipment:

Yield: Approx. 1 pint

Ninja Creami Chocolate Frosting Ice Cream

scoops of Ninja Creami chocolate frosting ice cream served in a glass dish, with the remaining pint of ice cream and can of frosting in the background.

It's super easy to make this decadent chocolate ice cream using canned frosting!

Prep Time 7 minutes
Additional Time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 7 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup pre-made, storebought chocolate frosting
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. In a small mixing bowl or large liquid measuring cup, combine milk and chocolate frosting. Use an immersion blender to blend together until smooth.
  2. Add heavy cream, stirring with a spoon until incorporated.
  3. Pour mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container and secure the lid. Transfer to a level surface in the freezer for at least 24 hours.
  4. Remove from freezer and take the lid off the pint. Place container into the outer bowl of the Ninja Creami. Secure the outer bowl lid.
  5. Lock outer bowl into place in the Ninja Creami machine and press the Ice Cream button. Allow the cycle to complete.
  6. Remove the pint from the machine and check the ice cream's consistency. If it appears powdery or crumbly, insert it back into the machine and press the Re-spin button. If it's still crumbly after that, add a tablespoon of milk and Re-spin again.
  7. Once it's nice and creamy, serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • I used regular chocolate frosting. I haven't tested this with sugar-free or lower-sugar frostings. I'm guessing it would work fine (the texture may be a little different), but you would use the Lite Ice Cream button if using those.
  • You can refrigerate the remaining frosting for next time, or double the recipe and make two pints.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1/2 cup
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 294Total Fat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 112mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 0gSugar: 28gProtein: 3g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and is not guaranteed for accuracy.

© I Dream of Ice Cream
Cuisine: American / Category: Ninja Creami Ice Cream

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scoops of Ninja Creami chocolate ice cream made with frosting are served in a glass dish. The pint of ice cream and can of frosting are in the background.
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