Unlike the other machines we tested, this is an extruder, meaning that frozen fruit is added to the top, compressed through the machine, and extruded like soft-serve ice cream. It’s limited to soft serve-style ice cream or sorbet, so it’s not as versatile as our other top picks. Also, like other freezer bowls, this one can't go in the dishwasher, but the machine doesn't make a mess, and the bowl is easy to clean with just warm, soapy water. We did, however, have a bit of an overflow when adding mix-ins like crumbled cookies, so make sure to leave some extra room if you plan to add in other ingredients. Though it’s small, it holds 1.5 quarts of batter, meaning it makes more ice cream at once than some other models we tested. We love how compact and lightweight it is, especially for apartment kitchens and homes where space is at a premium. Yet, it yields an impressive end result for a lack of special features, and we recommend it to those who want a basic ice cream setup. Its controls consist of an on/off dial, which may be a hindrance to those who need temperature controls or other ways to refine the process. That said, the ice cream-making experience is less customizable. Its very minimal features may not be a good fit for ice cream lovers hungry for a variety of frozen desserts.Īn ice cream maker doesn't have to be complicated to be effective: we found this machine efficient and easy to use during our tests. The base is easy to wipe down with a damp cloth after use. The components weren’t as messy as those of other models we tested and were all easy to clean by hand. to make it creamier, and that resolves it.” Cleanup is easy, as the bowl and paddle are dishwasher-safe. But, it's an easy fix with the re-spin button. “Everything I make in the Creami turns out powdery at first. According to Ninja, this happens when the freezer is too cold. While ice cream and frozen yogurt turned out creamy in our testing lab, we have also gotten a powdery final product when testing the Creami at home. The ice cream-making process is simple: just freeze your base in a Creami pint for 24 hours before popping it into the machine and selecting a preset. It comes with a recipe booklet for inspiration, and we like how much customization it allows – non-dairy milk and yogurt still yield exceptionally creamy results. With minimal hands-on work, this machine can whip up a range of frozen treats thanks to its 11 presets: ice cream, lite ice cream, sorbet, gelato, frozen yogurt, Italian ice, milkshake, frozen drink, Creamiccino, re-spin, and mix-ins. Of the ice cream makers we tested, the Ninja Creami Deluxe set the standard for a simple but versatile machine that achieves a quality final product. It’s a loud (powerful!) appliance, and mix-ins and sauce swirls can get over-processed due to the speed of the motor and the machine’s sharp blade.
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