Ninja Creami Piña Colada Ice Cream
Get ready for a tropical escape in a single scoop! This Ninja Creami recipe transforms the classic piña colada into a rich, creamy, and ridiculously easy-to-make dessert. It’s like a mini-vacation in a pint—no plane ticket required.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Total Time: 24 hours, 5 minutes (includes 24-hour freeze time)
- Yield: 1 pint 1x
- Category: Dessert, Ice Cream
- Cuisine: American, Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¼ cups canned, unsweetened coconut cream (chilled overnight)
- ½ cup canned pineapple tidbits
- 1 tbsp toasted coconut (optional, but highly recommended)
- 1 tbsp chopped pineapple (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp reserved pineapple juice (optional, for texture)
Instructions
- Prep the Base: In your Ninja Creami pint, pour in the coconut cream and pineapple tidbits. There’s no need to stir. Just put the lid on.
- Freeze: Place the pint in the freezer, making sure it’s completely level. Freeze for at least 24 hours until rock-solid.
- First Spin: Place the frozen pint into the Ninja Creami outer bowl and lock it into the machine. Select the “Lite Ice Cream” function and let it work its magic.
- Re-Spin for Creaminess: After the first spin, check the texture. If it’s crumbly or dry, add 1-2 tablespoons of the reserved pineapple juice and hit “Re-Spin.” If it looks like frozen balls, just “Re-Spin” without adding any liquid.
- Add Mix-Ins: Once the ice cream is creamy, create a well down the center with a spoon. Add the toasted coconut and chopped pineapple. Lock the pint back in and select the “MIX-IN” function.
- Enjoy: Your creamy, dreamy piña colada ice cream is ready! Scoop it out and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Serving Suggestions: Serve this ice cream directly from the pint, or scoop it into a bowl. For a fun, tropical look, use a hollowed-out pineapple half as a serving dish. You can even drizzle it with a touch of light rum for a boozy kick.
- Tips & Tricks: The key to this recipe is freezing the base for a full 24 hours. The mixture needs to be completely solid for the Ninja Creami to create that perfect, velvety texture.
- Storage & Reheating: Store any leftovers in the pint container. When you’re ready to eat it again, just let it sit on the counter for a few minutes to soften slightly, then re-spin it on the “Lite Ice Cream” setting to get that smooth texture back.