Ninja Creami Vegan Peanut Butter Gelato
Craving an intensely creamy, dairy-free dessert? This simple Ninja Creami recipe delivers a rich and smooth peanut butter gelato that tastes unbelievably decadent. It’s a foolproof way to get that authentic gelato texture right at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 24 hours 15 minutes (includes freezing)
- Yield: 1 Pint (2-3 servings) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups full-fat coconut milk (from a can, not a carton)
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (natural style preferred)
- 3 vegan dark chocolate peanut butter cups, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
Instructions
- Cook the Base: In a small saucepan, whisk the coconut milk, sugar, and corn starch until smooth. Place over medium heat and bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Once it thickens slightly (like thin gravy), lower the heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
- Add Peanut Butter: Remove the pan from the heat and immediately whisk in the peanut butter until the base is completely smooth and creamy.
- Freeze: Pour the warm base into a Ninja Creami pint container. Secure the lid and place it on a perfectly level surface in your freezer for at least 24 hours.
- First Spin: Once fully frozen, place the pint into your Ninja Creami and process it using the ‘Gelato’ function.
- Add Mix-Ins: Remove the pint. Use a spoon to create a 1-inch wide hole down the center of the gelato. Add your chopped peanut butter cups and peanuts, then return the pint to the machine and process using the ‘Mix-In’ cycle. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
- Serving Suggestions: This gelato is at its creamiest right after spinning. Scoop it into chilled bowls to help it stay frozen longer while you eat.
- Tips & Tricks: Don’t substitute the canned coconut milk; its high-fat content is essential for a creamy, non-icy texture. Also, remember to chop your mix-ins before adding them—the machine just stirs them in, it doesn’t break them down.
- Storage: Have leftovers? Simply smooth the top of the gelato in the pint, pop the lid back on, and return it to the freezer. When you want more, run it through the Ninja Creami on the ‘Re-Spin’ cycle to bring it back to life!