Name: Ninja Creami Lemon Ice Cream
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 1 d 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whole milk; 4 TBSP instant lemon pudding mix; 1/2 cup heavy cream; Optional: 1/4 cup chopped lemon Oreo cookies

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It’s easy to make lemon ice cream in the Ninja Creami with just a few simple ingredients!

This delicious Ninja Creami lemon ice cream is a cinch to whip up, so you can enjoy a cool and creamy treat with minimal effort.

three scoops of Ninja Creami lemon ice cream served in a glass dessert cup with a lemon Oreo cookie.

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When spring and summer roll around, I love ALL the lemon desserts.

There’s just something really refreshing about the zippy flavor of lemon, and when you pair it with a cool and creamy treat, it’s the perfect way to cool down on a hot summer day.

The Ninja Creami machine makes it easy to create a variety of different flavors of ice cream and sorbet, and this Ninja Creami lemon ice cream just might become one of your new favorites!

I opted to use lemon instant pudding mix in this recipe, which provides flavor, sweetness, and helps to stabilize the mixture (instead of the commonly-used cream cheese).

Then I added chopped lemon Oreo cookies to finish it off! The result was a sweet treat that had just the right amount of lemon.

It’s one of our favorite lemon recipes for the Ninja Creami, and once you try it, you’ll see why!

close-up view of a Ninja Creami pint of lemon ice cream with a scoop in it, showing the creamy texture.

Ninja Creami Lemon Ice Cream with Pudding Mix

Using pudding to make ice cream in the Ninja Creami is super easy.

I do it with my Ninja Creami vanilla pudding ice cream, Ninja Creami chocolate pudding ice cream, Ninja Creami cherry cheesecake ice cream, Ninja Creami butterscotch ice cream, and I also use it in this dairy free Ninja Creami chocolate ice cream.

You simply combine the pudding mix with milk to dissolve, then add the rest of the ingredients. You don’t have to wait for it to thicken into pudding or anything like that.

It’s the perfect treat if you want something that has distinct lemon flavor, but isn’t overwhelming.

More Lemon Ninja Creami Recipes:

a glass dessert cup serves scoops of Ninja Creami lemon cookie ice cream. The pint of ice cream and a spoon are in the background.

How to Make Lemon Cookie Ice Cream in the Ninja Creami

It’s easier than you think to whip up this simple ice cream recipe!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Whole milk
Instant lemon pudding mix
Heavy cream
Optional: Lemon cookies for mix-in

overhead view of a ninja creami pint of lemon ice cream. A scoop is swirling the top of the ice cream, showing its creamy texture.

How to Make it:

Dissolve pudding mix. In a small bowl or large liquid measuring cup, whisk together whole milk and dry instant pudding mix until dissolved.

two photos; one shows lemon pudding mix added to milk; the other shows the ingredients whisked together.

Finish ice cream base. Add the heavy cream to the pudding mixture and whisk to combine. Pour mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container, being careful not to exceed the max fill line, and close the lid.

two photos; one shows heavy cream added to lemon pudding milk mixture; the other shows the base poured into a ninja creami pint container.

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

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

Place bowl assembly into the Ninja Creami machine and press the Ice Cream button. The motor base will start running and it will process the ice cream.

two photos; one shows a ninja creami pint container of frozen ice cream base in the outer bowl apparatus; the other shows the outer bowl in the machine and a woman's finger pointing to the ice cream button on the ninja creami.

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

If it appears crumbly after the first spin, insert it back into the machine and use the Re-spin button to process it again.

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

two photos; one shows crumbly ice cream in a ninja creami pint; the other shows the ice cream after a Re-spin cycle.

Optional: Add 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 chopped cookies to the well.

Insert the pint back into the machine and use the Mix-in function to incorporate.

Then you’ll be ready to scoop and serve!

two photos; one shows chopped lemon oreos added to the ice cream pint; the other shows a woman's finger pointing to the Mix-in button on the Ninja Creami.

Notes and Adaptations:

This has what I would describe as a light but distinct lemon flavor. If you’d like a stronger flavor, feel free to add some lemon zest (1 to 2 teaspoons) or a bit of lemon extract (I’d start with 1/4 teaspoon, as it can be quite strong) to the base before freezing.
You can omit the cookies if you’d like. I used lemon Oreos, but you could use a different lemon cookie if you’d like (Girl Scouts Lemonades or Lemon-Ups cookies would be good, too!).
If you’re enjoying leftovers of this ice cream, I recommend letting the pint sit out at room temperature for about 10 minutes to soften slightly before scooping.

close-up side view of a glass ice cream dish with scoops of ninja creami lemon pudding ice cream in it, along with a lemon oreo cookie for garnish.

Recommended Equipment:

Yield: 1 pint

Ninja Creami Lemon Ice Cream

This lemon ice cream is made with pudding mix for an easy treat, then lemon cookies are added for a delicious mix-in!

Prep Time 5 minutes

Additional Time 1 day

Total Time 1 day 5 minutes

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups whole milk
4 TBSP instant lemon pudding mix
1/2 cup heavy cream
Optional: 1/4 cup chopped lemon Oreo cookies

Instructions

In a small bowl or large liquid measuring cup, whisk together milk and instant pudding mix until dissolved.
Add heavy cream and whisk to combine.
Transfer mixture to a Ninja Creami pint container, being careful not to exceed the max fill line. Close the lid.
Place pint on a level surface in your freezer and freeze for at least 24 hours.
Remove pint from freezer and take off lid. Place pint into the outer bowl apparatus and secure the outer bowl lid.
Place outer bowl into the Ninja Creami machine and use the Ice Cream function to process the ice cream.
Remove pint from freezer and check the consistency of the ice cream. If it appears crumbly, place 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.
Create a well in the ice cream that's about 1/2-inch wide and extends to the bottom of the pint. Add chopped lemon cookies to the well. Insert the pint back into the machine and use the Mix-in function to incorporate.

Notes

This has what I would describe as a light but distinct lemon flavor. If you'd like a stronger flavor, feel free to add some lemon zest (1 to 2 teaspoons) or a bit of lemon extract (I'd start with 1/4 teaspoon, as it can be quite strong) to the base before freezing.
You'll only need about half of a small box of instant lemon pudding mix. You can either double the recipe to make two pints, or save the remaining pudding mix for another time!
You can omit the cookies if you'd like. I used lemon Oreos, but you could use a different lemon cookie if you'd like (Girl Scouts Lemonades or Lemon-Ups would be good, too!).
If you're enjoying leftovers of this ice cream, I recommend letting the pint sit out at room temperature for about 10 minutes to soften slightly before scooping.