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Ninja Creami Coffee Gelato

Ninja Creami Coffee Gelato

This recipe unlocks the magic of your Ninja Creami, transforming simple ingredients into a luxurious frozen treat ready in under 30 minutes of active time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Active Time 30 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Homemade
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ¼ cup Instant Espresso Powder (or 2 tablespoons finely ground dark roast coffee beans steeped strongly in the milk and then strained)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • Pinch Salt

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Ninja Creami pint container
  • Ninja Creami machine

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, gently heat the whole milk and heavy cream over medium-low heat until warm, but not boiling. This helps the sugar and espresso powder dissolve more easily.
    1 cup Whole Milk, 1 ½ cups Heavy Cream
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, instant espresso powder, and a pinch of salt. If using instant espresso powder, ensure it's fully dissolved. If you are steeping coffee beans, strain the milk mixture thoroughly at this stage to remove all grounds.
    ¾ cup Granulated Sugar, ¼ cup Instant Espresso Powder, Pinch Salt
  3. Gradually whisk the sugar and espresso mixture into the warm milk and cream, ensuring all the sugar is dissolved. Stir continuously for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
    ¾ cup Granulated Sugar, ¼ cup Instant Espresso Powder, 1 cup Whole Milk, 1 ½ cups Heavy Cream
  4. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
    1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  5. Pour the coffee gelato base into your Ninja Creami pint container. Cover it tightly with the provided lid.
  6. Place the pint in your freezer on a level surface for at least 24 hours, or until completely frozen solid. This is a crucial step for the Ninja Creami to work its magic.
  7. Once frozen, remove the pint from the freezer. Place the pint into the outer bowl of your Ninja Creami and secure the lid. Select the "Gelato" function on your Ninja Creami.
  8. After the initial cycle, check the consistency of your coffee gelato. If it's powdery or crumbly, add about 1-2 tablespoons of milk or cream and re-select the "Re-spin" function. Continue re-spinning until the gelato is smooth and creamy, adding liquid sparingly as needed.
    1 cup Whole Milk, 1 ½ cups Heavy Cream
  9. Once you've achieved your desired creamy texture, your Ninja Creami Coffee Gelato is ready to be enjoyed! Serve immediately, or for a firmer consistency, transfer to a freezer-safe container and freeze for another hour or two.

Notes

Leftover gelato can be stored in an airtight container and re-spun if it becomes too hard.
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