Ninja Creami Almond Joy Ice Cream Recipe
This Ninja Creami Almond Joy Ice Cream recipe combines the delightful flavors of coconut, chocolate, and almonds into a creamy, homemade treat. To prepare, blend a base mixture of coconut milk, heavy cream, milk, sugar, and vanilla extract, then mix in shredded coconut and chocolate chips. Freeze the mixture until firm, process it in the Ninja Creami to achieve a smooth texture, and stir in chopped almonds for added crunch. Serve in bowls or cones, garnished with extra coconut, almonds, or a drizzle of chocolate sauce. This recipe not only offers a delicious and refreshing dessert but also provides tips for storing and troubleshooting to ensure the perfect creamy consistency.
Equipment
- Blender: For blending the ice cream base ingredients.
- Freezer-Safe Container: To freeze the mixture before processing.
- Ninja Creami Machine To process and churn the frozen mixture into creamy ice cream.
- Mixing Spoon or Spatula: To stir in the coconut, chocolate chips, and almonds.
- Measuring Cups and Spoons: For accurate ingredient measurement.
- Knife and Cutting Board: For chopping almonds and chocolate if needed.
- Ice Cream Scoop or Serving Spoon: For serving the finished ice cream.
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy alternative)
- ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup chopped almonds
- ½ cup chocolate chips (or chopped dark chocolate)
- ½ cup sugar (or alternative sweetener like honey or agave syrup)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Blend 1 cup coconut milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 cup milk, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth
- Stir in 1/2 cup shredded coconut and 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
- Freeze the mixture in a container for 1-2 hours until firm.
- Process the frozen mixture in the Ninja Creami until creamy.
- Fold in 1/2 cup chopped almonds and serve.
Notes
Here are some important notes for the Ninja Creami Almond Joy Ice Cream recipe:
- Use Full-Fat Ingredients: For a creamier texture, use full-fat coconut milk and heavy cream.
- Proper Freezing: Ensure the mixture is completely frozen before processing in the Ninja Creami to achieve the best consistency.
- Chopping: Chop almonds and chocolate into small pieces for even distribution and smoother texture.
- Adjust Sweetness: Taste the mixture before freezing and adjust the sweetness if needed, especially if using alternative sweeteners.
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer. If the ice cream becomes too hard, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving, or re-process in the Ninja Creami for a smoother texture.