Name: Ninja Creami Gingerbread Ice Cream
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 1 d 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup whole milk; 2 Tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix; 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 small pinch of ground cloves; 1/8 teaspoon ground allspice; 2 Tablespoons unsulphured molasses; 2 Tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3/4 cup heavy cream; Optional: chopped/crushed gingersnap or Biscoff cookies for mix-in or topping

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Christmas time calls for gingerbread ice cream made in the Ninja Creami! This easy dessert is perfect for the holidays.

You’ll love this easy Ninja Creami gingerbread ice cream, full of warm spices and the sweetness of molasses.

scoops of Ninja Creami gingerbread ice cream topped with crushed cookies and served in a glass dish.

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Although many people associate ice cream with summer time, I also think Christmas is a “most wonderful time of the year” to enjoy frozen treats.

That’s because many Christmas dinners are full of heavy dishes that we know and love, which may leave us wanting something a bit lighter for dessert.

Not only that, but ice cream pairs perfectly with Christmas cookies for a super simple holiday dessert you can serve.

If you love all things gingerbread, you’re going to want to make this Ninja Creami gingerbread ice cream pronto!

Ninja Creami pint container filled with homemade gingerbread ice cream. An ice cream scoop is in the pint.

Easy Gingerbread Ice Cream in the Ninja Creami Machine

Gingerbread desserts are abundant at Christmas time, and for good reason.

There’s just something super nostalgic about the flavors.

Whether you’re making gingerbread cookies, a loaf of gingerbread to enjoy with a cup of tea, or enjoying this gingerbread ice cream, the flavor is sure to put you in the Christmas spirit.

One thing I love about the Ninja Creami ice cream maker is the ability to create smooth and creamy treats without tempering egg yolks or using complicated recipes required of traditional ice cream makers.

For this simple recipe, we combine milk and heavy cream with some vanilla pudding mix, which acts as a flavor enhancer and a binder, giving it a delightful texture.

And of course, no gingerbread recipe is complete without some molasses, so we pair that with some brown sugar for sweetness.

Cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and allspice provide the warm spices that make gingerbread so comforting.

All in all, it’s a fantastic recipe to enjoy this time of year.

Whether you’re serving it over a slice of pecan pie, making a gingerbread affogato, or pairing it with homemade cookies, you’re in for a treat!

overhead close-up view of gingerbread ice cream topped with crushed gingersnap cookies, served in a glass dish

How to Make Ninja Creami Homemade Gingerbread Ice Cream

It’s super simple to whip up a batch of this homemade ice cream to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Milk
Instant vanilla pudding mix
Ground cinnamon
Ground ginger
Ground cloves
Ground allspice
Unsulphured molasses
Brown sugar
Vanilla extract
Heavy cream

dessert cup serving ninja creami gingerbread ice cream in the foreground, with a ninja creami pint container in the background

How to Make it:

(Full printable recipe card is available below)

Combine milk, pudding mix, and spices. In a small mixing bowl or large liquid measuring cup, whisk together milk, instant vanilla pudding mix, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and allspice until combined.

You can also use an immersion blender for this if you’d like!

two photos; one shows milk, pudding mix, and spices in a liquid measuring cup. The other shows a whisk in the mixture.

Add sweetener. Add the molasses and brown sugar to the mixture, then stir well to combine.

Be sure the molasses gets incorporated well and doesn’t just settle on the bottom of the bowl.

Add heavy cream and vanilla extract. To the ice cream base mixture, add the heavy cream and vanilla extract.

Stir well to incorporate.

two photos; one shows heavy cream and vanilla extract added to the measuring cup, the other shows the mixture in a ninja creami pint container before freezing.

Freeze. Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint contianer and close the lid on the container.

Transfer 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 pint into the outer bowl of the Ninja Creami ice cream machine and secure the outer bowl lid.

Transfer the outer bowl to the Ninja Creami machine and lock into place. Press the Ice Cream button and allow the cycle to complete.

two photos; one shows frozen ice cream base in the outer bowl, the other shows a finger pointing to the ice cream button on the ninja creami machine

Check ice cream consistency. Remove the pint from the machine and check the texture of the ice cream.

If it appears crumbly, insert it back into the machine and press the Re-spin button to cycle it again.

two photos; one shows crumbly gingerbread ice cream, the other shows a finger pointing to the Re-spin button on the Ninja Creami machine

If it’s still crumbly after that, you can add a tablespoon of milk to the ice cream and insert it back into the machine.

Re-spin once more and that should do the trick, resulting in a nice and creamy texture.

overhead view of a Ninja Creami pint of gingerbread ice cream, showing the creamy silky smooth consistency.

Now it’s time to scoop and enjoy the flavors of the Christmas season!

You can enjoy it as is, or top with crushed cookies.

You can serve it alongside cookies or on a slice of pie, or whatever your heart desires!

Notes and Adaptations:

Feel free to add crushed gingersnap cookies or Biscoff cookies as a mix-in or topping. So good!
If you need to make this recipe dairy-free, I suggest using a non-dairy milk (almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, etc.) and canned coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
If you’re enjoying leftovers of this ice cream, I recommend letting it sit out at room temperature for about 10 minutes to soften before scooping and serving.

close-up of a glass dessert cup serving scoops of gingerbread ice cream made in the Ninja Creami, with a spoon in the background.

Recommended Equipment:

Yield: 1 pint

Ninja Creami Gingerbread Ice Cream

Enjoy the flavors of the holiday season with this Ninja Creami gingerbread ice cream!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Additional Time 1 day

Total Time 1 day 5 minutes

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk
2 Tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 small pinch of ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
2 Tablespoons unsulphured molasses
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup heavy cream
Optional: chopped/crushed gingersnap or Biscoff cookies for mix-in or topping

Instructions

In a small mixing bowl or large liquid measuring cup, whisk together milk, pudding mix, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and allspice until smooth.
Add in molasses and brown sugar, whisking well to combine until the brown sugar dissolves. Be sure the molasses is incorporated and not sinking to the bottom of the bowl.
Add vanilla extract and heavy cream, whisking or stirring to incorporate.
Transfer mixture to a Ninja Creami pint container and close the lid. Place pint onto a level surface in your freezer and freeze for at least 24 hours.
Remove pint from freezer and take off lid. Place pint container into the Ninja Creami machine's outer bowl and secure the outer bowl lid.
Transfer bowl apparatus to the Ninja Creami machine and lock into place. Press the Ice Cream button and allow the cycle to complete.
Remove pint from machine and check the ice cream's texture. If it appears 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 once more.

Notes

Feel free to add crushed gingersnap cookies or Biscoff cookies as a mix-in or topping. So good!
If you need to make this recipe dairy-free, I suggest using a non-dairy milk (almond milk, oat milk, coconut milk, etc.) and canned coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
If you're enjoying leftovers of this ice cream, I recommend letting it sit out at room temperature for about 10 minutes to soften before scooping and serving.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 293Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 87mgCarbohydrates: 25gFiber: 1gSugar: 21gProtein: 4g

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

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