Ninja Creami Strawberry Sorbet (With Frozen Fruit)

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It can be tricky to use frozen fruit in the Ninja Creami machine, so we’re sharing our tips for making delicious strawberry sorbet this way.

Perfectly easy and refreshing, this Ninja Creami strawberry sorbet with frozen fruit is a cinch to whip up any time of year!

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There’s nothing quite like a serving of refreshingly sweet strawberry sorbet made in the Ninja Creami.

It’s one of those super easy desserts that feels like combining fresh strawberries, water, and sugar is a fantastic cheat code.

But what about those times when fresh strawberries aren’t available, or the ones that are for sale in the grocery store are, shall we say, lackluster?

That’s where this Ninja Creami strawberry sorbet made with frozen strawberries comes into play!

You can easily keep frozen fruit tucked away in your freezer until you want to whip up a batch of sorbet.

There are some caveats, though, when using frozen fruit in the Ninja Creami, so I’m going to show you exactly how I make it.

It’s sure to become one of your favorite Ninja Creami sorbet recipes, and for good reason!

Using Frozen Fruit in the Ninja Creami Machine

Since Ninja Creami bases have to freeze for 24 hours prior to processing them in the machine, it might seem like you could just toss some frozen fruit in there to save some time.

However, the Ninja Creami manual warns against using loose frozen fruit in the machine.

That’s because the machine is not a blender, so it won’t just chop up the fruit–instead, it will just rattle around in the pint and potentially damage your machine.

But, if the frozen fruit is frozen within the base of the sorbet or ice cream, that’s a different story.

So I always make sure to freeze my frozen fruit directly within the base, that way it’s all one big block of frozen base.

You can’t just use any liquid, though, since we know you need to have some sugar or some fat in the liquid.

It won’t work to just pour some water over the frozen strawberries, because the plain water will freeze too solid.

For this reason, I always use a liquid with sugar content in it (this also helps the flavor of the sorbet, since frozen fruit often isn’t as sweet as fresh).

In this recipe, I mix sugar and water together, but you can also use juice, such as apple juice or lemonade.

Just don’t use a sugar-free liquid!

I use this process to make Ninja Creami tropical fruit sorbet with frozen fruit, as well as mixed cherry berry sorbet with frozen fruit.

This is a dairy-free Ninja Creami recipe and a fat free recipe, too, so it’s great for those with dietary restrictions or allergies.

Don’t have fruit on hand? You can also make Ninja Creami strawberry sorbet with Jell-O!

How to Make Ninja Creami Strawberry Sorbet with Frozen Fruit

It’s really easy to make this simple yet tasty sorbet.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• Water
• Sugar
• Frozen Sliced Strawberries

How to Make it:

(Full printable recipe card is available below)

Dissolve the sugar. To start, you’ll combine water and sugar in a liquid measuring cup.

Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.

Pour over fruit. Add the frozen strawberries to a pint container, ensuring they don’t extend past the max fill line.

Then pour the sugar water over the strawberries, filling in all the gaps between the frozen fruit, so the fruit is covered.

Freeze. Place the lid on the pint container and freeze on a level surface for at least 24 hours.

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

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

Lock the outer bowl into place in the machine, then press the Sorbet button and allow the cycle to complete.

Re-spin. Remove the pint from the machine. If the texture is crumbly or powdery, add a tablespoon or two of water or juice, then insert the pint back into the machine.

Press the Re-spin button and allow the cycle to complete.

Then scoop, serve, and enjoy!

Notes and Adaptations:

• I use sliced strawberries so the pieces are smaller. This allows you to fit more into the pint container, and also makes it easier on the blades.
• You can use more sugar if desired–if you have trouble getting it to dissolve, you can microwave it briefly, then stir again.
• It’s not advised to use a sugar substitute for this recipe. If you want a recipe where a sugar substitute would be effective, check out this Ninja Creami strawberry sorbet made with fresh fruit.

Recommended Equipment:

• Ninja Creami ice cream machine
• Ninja Creami pints

More Ninja Creami Sorbet Recipes to Try:

• Ninja Creami Berry Lemonade Sorbet – Made with canned pie filling for an easy treat.
• Ninja Creami Grape Sorbet – Made with grape Jell-O mix. It tastes like a grape popsicle!
• Ninja Creami Peach Sorbet – So easy, thanks to canned peaches.
• Ninja Creami Violet Lemonade Sorbet – Just like the popular drink at Disney World’s Epcot!
• Ninja Creami Spiced Pear Sorbet – Canned fruit pairs with warm spices for a delicious treat.
• Ninja Creami Cherry Limeade Sorbet – Better than Sonic, and so easy to make.
• Ninja Creami Applesauce Sorbet – An apple cinnamon treat that’s perfectly sweet.
• Ninja Creami Mango Sorbet – An easy sorbet made with canned mango.
• Ninja Creami Watermelon Lemonade Sorbet – Use up your extra watermelon before it goes bad!
• Ninja Creami Cantaloupe Sorbet – Made with juicy ripe cantaloupe–perfect for summer.

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