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Capacity 1 Pints
Special Feature Digital Display, Automatic Shut-Off, Programmable, Built-In Timer
Material Stainless Steel

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  • FUNCTIONALITY: Turn almost anything into ice cream, sorbet, milkshakes, and more..Wattage: 800 watts. Voltage: 120 volts
  • CUSTOMIZATION: With the Ninja CREAMi, you can have total control of your ingredients from decadent gelato to low sugar, keto, dairy-free, and vegan options. Create frozen treats as unique as you are.
  • MIX-INS: Customize your flavor and texture by mixing in your favorite chocolate, nuts, candy, fruit, and more to personalize any CREAMi treat.
  • 7 ONE-TOUCH PROGRAMS: (7) one-touch programs allow for the perfect combination of speed, pressure, and time to completely shave through your frozen pint. Choose between Ice Cream, Sorbet, Gelato, Milkshake, Smoothie Bowl, Lite Ice Cream, and Mix-in.
  • EASY TO USE: Create a CREAMi treat in three easy steps. Simply prep your base, freeze overnight, process, and enjoy.
  • RE-SPIN: Select the Re-spin function if, after processing, you want your processed treat softer and creamier.
  • LOOKING FOR MORE PINTS?: This unit is ONLY compatible with the Ninja CREAMi NC299 and NC300 pint accessories. It will NOT fit the NC100, NC200 or NC500 Series pints. To check which unit you have, locate the sku number at the bottom of your unit.

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Meet the Ninja CREAMi.

Simply freeze custom ingredients and let Ninja’s Creamify technology transform them into ice cream, sorbet, milkshakes, and more at the touch of a button. Enjoy completely customizable bases and mix-ins for creamy delights as unique as you are.

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The Ninja CREAMi transforms frozen solid bases into ice cream, sorbets, milkshakes, and more at the touch of a button. Ninja’s Creamify technology enables the CREAMi to break down a uniformly frozen block into an incredibly smooth, creamy texture in minutes. From healthy to indulgent, the Ninja CREAMi can create frozen treats as unique as you are!

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4.5 out of 5 stars
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9,848 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the texture, cleanliness, and ease of use of the ice cream maker. For example, they say it creates creamy, smooth, and delicious treats every time. They appreciate the variety, saying it widens the variety of ice-cream and frozen treats available. That said, some complain about the volume.

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439 customers mention "Taste"392 positive47 negative

Customers like the taste of the ice cream maker. They mention that it allows them to create delicious, sugar-free frozen treats. They also say that it turns out some of the best gelato, ice Cream, and frozen yogurt. Customers also say it's easy to use and produces delicious results. They say it’s perfect for satisfying different cravings and is the best way to have a terrific frozen dessert with no added sugar, milk.

"...churns and freezes ingredients evenly, creating creamy and delicious treats every time...." Read more

"...ice cream made from silken tofu (only 3 ingredients), and a super-refreshing tomato ice (great for hot days and only 1 ingredient!)..." Read more

"...The versatility is fantastic, and it's perfect for satisfying different cravings...." Read more

"...bananas just jammed into a cup and frozen comes out super creamy and yummy. Etc.I'm really happy with this purchase...." Read more

293 customers mention "Ease of use"209 positive84 negative

Customers find the ice cream maker easy to use. They say it's straightforward, practical, and quick to prepare a couple of containers. They also say it provides a new technique and versatile functionality.

"...Ease of Use:**Operating the Ninja NC501 is straightforward, thanks to its user-friendly interface and clear instructions...." Read more

"...Here's why I love it:Versatile Functionality: This ice cream maker offers seven one-touch programs, allowing me to easily whip up a..." Read more

"...But I will be the first to admit that it can be a little intimidating at first (frightening even, given the sounds that emanate from it), and it can..." Read more

"...It is NOT a "messy" machine at all, just the opposite. I read that some reviewers have said the machine is too loud...." Read more

122 customers mention "Cleanliness"89 positive33 negative

Customers like the cleanliness of the ice cream maker. They say it's user friendly, easy to clean, and dishwasher safe.

"...The cleanup is also hassle-free, making the entire ice cream-making process enjoyable from start to finish.**Overall Impression:**..." Read more

"...The Creami is easy to operate and a breeze to clean the paddle and lid..." Read more

"...blade rides on, that is exposed when the unit is not running, needs to be wiped off after each use, but you cannot access most of the length of the..." Read more

"...Even better, cleanup only takes a minute. Rinse out the inner container and release and rinse the paddle and you're basically done...." Read more

94 customers mention "Texture"76 positive18 negative

Customers like the texture of the ice cream maker. They say it creates creamy and delicious treats every time. They also say the sour cream is smoother and the icing is super soft. Customers also love that they can control the consistency and softness of the way they come out.

"...It churns and freezes ingredients evenly, creating creamy and delicious treats every time...." Read more

"...Sorbet is smoother, like ice cream.DO YOU REALLY HAVE TO FREEZE IT FOR 24 HOURS? Yes. And maybe not...." Read more

"...Comes out nice and creamy. Nearly every random thing I've tried has come out well (partially fermented berries was really interesting)...." Read more

"...Silken tofu comes out especially creamy and I sneak a good chunk or two into most of my recipes...." Read more

63 customers mention "Variety"62 positive1 negative

Customers are satisfied with the variety of the ice cream maker. They mention that it is easy to use and can create many different flavors. The flavor options are endless, fully customizable, and have not even used all of them. The freedom to experiment and create personalized flavors has truly taken their dessert game to the next level. The 11 programs offer a wide range of options, allowing them to experiment with different types of drinks and ice Creams.

"...just an ice cream maker; it's an 11-in-1 powerhouse for creating a variety of frozen treats, including ice cream, sorbet, and milks...." Read more

"...It allows me to prepare multiple batches of ice cream or other frozen treats simultaneously, which is great for entertaining or for stocking up the..." Read more

"...The flavor combinations are limitless. Seriously, this machine turns out some of the best gelato, ice cream, and frozen yogurt that I've ever had!!" Read more

"...Ice cream, sorbets, fun mix ins. Lots of room to be creative and give everyone what they want." Read more

489 customers mention "Quality"231 positive258 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the quality of the ice cream maker. Some mention it's amazing, easy to use, and produces great results. They say it'll work as shown and is worth the hype. However, others say that it'd be better off buying a different product.

"...The separate two packs of additional pint cups are very expensive for what they are (and you will probably want to buy some extras)." Read more

"...It combines high-quality craftsmanship with impressive functionality, allowing me to indulge in homemade frozen treats that rival those from..." Read more

"...A little pricey, but I'd have to say this was still an excellent purchase...." Read more

"...Compact Size: Despite its powerful performance, the Ninja CREAMi has a compact footprint that fits perfectly on my kitchen countertop...." Read more

191 customers mention "Volume"24 positive167 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the volume of the ice cream maker. They say it's loud and changes in alarming ways as the blade makes its way. Some customers also mention that it sounds like a jet engine taking off and construction equipment when it''s in use.

"...Yes, the Ninja Creami is loud. Like, incredibly loud. Not only that, but the noises it makes can sound like it's about to explode. This is normal...." Read more

"...This thing is loud! No, this thing is *really* loud!..." Read more

"...it out and trying again worked for a while, until there was an awful grinding noise and the spindle that holds the blade was shredded...." Read more

"...The only downside is that the dog hates it because of the loud noise it makes during its ~1 minute cycle." Read more

172 customers mention "Durability"37 positive135 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the ice cream maker. They mention that the lid dropped to the floor and broke off a chunk on the side of the lid. The blade fell off after 3 uses, and the cover attachment melted. Some customers also report that the recipes are crumbly and not very flavorful.

"...until there was an awful grinding noise and the spindle that holds the blade was shredded. This was after about two months...." Read more

"...First, the blade falls off 100% of the time. I have watched several YouTube videos for the blade installation so I know I am doing it right...." Read more

"So far so good. I was not sure if it’s me but my base jar looked like it was cracked but it works well so far, so I am not sure if that's how it is..." Read more

"...It combines high-quality craftsmanship with impressive functionality, allowing me to indulge in homemade frozen treats that rival those from..." Read more

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Wonderful product.
I am overwhelmed by this creami. It works as shown, so very easy to use. I think I used respin once only because it had a nice amount of fruit inside all others just one spin and done. It does not make a lot of noise very tolerable. The version before this is quite noisy. I am very glad I purchased, next some frozen drinks.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2024
Style: (2) 24 oz. PintsVerified Purchase
I recently invested in the Ninja NC501 CREAMi Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream & Frozen Treat Maker, and I'm thoroughly impressed with its performance. Here's why this product has exceeded my expectations:

**Versatility and Functionality:**
The Ninja NC501 is not just an ice cream maker; it's an 11-in-1 powerhouse for creating a variety of frozen treats, including ice cream, sorbet, and milks. Its versatility allows me to experiment with different recipes and flavors, making it a staple in my kitchen.

**Quality and Durability:**
While not the cheapest option on the market, the Ninja NC501 is worth every penny due to its robust construction and durable design. It feels sturdy and well-built, capable of handling regular use without any issues.

**Perfect for Protein Ice Cream:**
As someone who enjoys protein-heavy ice cream, this machine delivers exceptional results. It churns and freezes ingredients evenly, creating creamy and delicious treats every time. My favorite flavor to make is brownie batter ice cream, and the Ninja NC501 ensures it turns out perfectly.

**Ease of Use:**
Operating the Ninja NC501 is straightforward, thanks to its user-friendly interface and clear instructions. The cleanup is also hassle-free, making the entire ice cream-making process enjoyable from start to finish.

**Overall Impression:**
I am delighted with the Ninja NC501 CREAMi Deluxe Ice Cream Maker. It combines high-quality craftsmanship with impressive functionality, allowing me to indulge in homemade frozen treats that rival those from specialty shops.

**Final Verdict:**
If you're serious about making delicious homemade ice cream and frozen treats, I highly recommend investing in the Ninja NC501. While it may not be the cheapest option, its performance and versatility make it well worth the price. I give it a solid 5 stars for its outstanding quality and the joy it brings to creating desserts at home.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2024
Style: (2) 24 oz. PintsVerified Purchase
I LOVE my Ninja Creami! But I will be the first to admit that it can be a little intimidating at first (frightening even, given the sounds that emanate from it), and it can feel like it has a steep learning curve (and I'm a tech reviewer and tech lawyer, and one of those people who generally just jumps in and figures things out without reading the manuals ("Manuals? We don't need no stinkin' manuals!"), so for me to feel like I'm not 'getting' something ..well, yeah. So if you are feeling a little bewildered by your new Ninja Creami, *you're not alone*!) Plus, the manual does *not* include certain information that I, at least, was looking for. Such as what do 'spin' and 're-spin' mean, and can you just spin again instead of respinning? How hot should the hot water be for slushies? Why does my Creami sometimes overflow and leak and how to make sure that doesn't happen? Can you really put in chunks of fruit before freezing? And just where are those damned 'freeze fill' and 'max fill' and 'pour-in' lines? Things like that.

So, here are a few tips that have really helped me to finally 'get' it, plus instructions for two things that you can make in your Creami that will change your life: vegan ice cream made from silken tofu (only 3 ingredients), and a super-refreshing tomato ice (great for hot days and only 1 ingredient!)

THE NOISE: First, one of the most frequent observations about the Creami is how loud it is. Yes, the Ninja Creami is loud. Like, incredibly loud. Not only that, but the noises it makes can sound like it's about to explode. This is normal. But it only lasts for a few minutes and, in fact, you can walk away while it's doing its thing, if you like. This may feel scary, but trust us, it's ok.

WHY NOT JUST USE A BLENDER: Second, a lot of people ask "why not just use your blender and make blender ice cream?" and so it's important to understand how the Creami works. Yes, you can make things like the mint ice cream from spinach in the Vitamix, but the blender aspect has really nothing to do with how the Creami works. The Vitamix or other blender is extremely limited in the ice cream that it can make as a) it will pulverize whatever you put in it so you can't add things like chocolate chips or what have you, and, more importantly, when you take something you have frozen and put it in the Vitamix and blend it the Vitamix causes heat (which is why you can make raw soup in the Vitamix and have it be warm), so it's ability for you to make different types of ice cream is extremely limited. Don't get confused by the fact that you need to blend your ingredients before freezing them with the Creami (and of course that is only for solid ingredients such as fruit, not for liquid things like making your ice cream base). Blenders and the Creami are just two completely different machines that serve two different functions. It's a bit like comparing a bicycle to a car, yes the bicycle can get you places but it is much more limited in range than the car.

HOW THE NINJA CREAMI ACTUALLY WORKS: What makes the Creami different from other ice cream machines is that it doesn’t rely on having to freeze any component of the machine. Instead the only freezing that is done is of the ingredients themselves, which you freeze in the Creami containers (think Rubbermaid or Tupperware containers, only the Creami containers have a unique shape so you have to use them). Then you put the container with the frozen ingredients into the Creami machine with the special processing lid and turn it on. That lid has a horizontal blade at the top that is shaped like an X, so the blade has four arms. When you turn the machine on it slowly lowers this horizontal blade down until it reaches the frozen ingredients, and then it drills down into the frozen ingredients, shaving them into tiny bits, and then it churns ("spins") those bits into a smooth, creamy ice cream, sorbet, or frozen drink. I like to describe the Creami as a drill press for frozen concoctions. :-)

MAKE SURE YOUR INGREDIENTS ARE FLAT AND LEVEL IN THE CONTAINER BEFORE FREEZING. Because of the way that the Creami works, your frozen ingredients *must* be flat and level. Sometimes you will find that your frozen ingredients have developed a hump in the middle (sometimes referred to as a 'volcano'). If that happens, let the container sit on the counter for a short while, and then flatten the hump by scraping it with a spoon or bashing it with something. And never, never, NEVER process a container where the ingredients are not level in the container, it can damage the blade.

FINDING THE FREEZE FILL, MAX FILL, AND DRINKABLE POUR-IN LINES: There has been some confusion as to just where exactly are the ‘freeze fill’, ‘max fill’, and ‘pour-in’ lines. This is because there are no clearly marked, or even visible, lines. There are labels, such as “Freeze Fill”, but is the line at the label, or somewhere else? I talked directly with Ninja about this, so here's the answer! The reason that there is some confusion over where the actual lines are is because, unlike the labels, the lines themselves are not only barely visible, but in one case the line is basically just part of (and so disappears into) the design. So, if you look at the Creami containers (called "pints" with all models even though with the newest models the "pint" is actually 24 ounces, so Ninja has taken the odd step of redefining what is a "pint", calling the 24 ounce container a "deluxe pint") you will see that the container is ringed along the lower part with vertical ridges. You may think that this is just a design; it is a design, but the top of the ridged area is also the freeze fill line. The label that says "Freeze Fill" is not the line, it is *above* the line. Again, the line is at the top of the ridges. Similarly, the Max Fill and Drinkable Pour-in line (they are one and the same) are *not* where where it says "Max Fill" and "Drinkable Pour-In", that line is molded into the container and is just *below* those labels.

HOW HOT SHOULD THE "HOT WATER" BE IN CERTAIN RECIPES? Some recipes in the book that comes with the Creami call for "hot water" but with no guidance at all about how hot it should be. Should it be just barely hot? Boiling? So I called Ninja, and the Ninja rep said that the water should be “very hot, but not steaming and not boiling”. I guess that’s some help, even if not much. If you are using tap water then probably just as hot as your tap will provide; I use filtered water, however, so I let it come to a boil in our electric kettle (as that’s what the kettle automatically does) and then cool off a bit.

SPINNING AND RE-SPINNING: Spinning is what Ninja calls the churning that the Creami does after shaving your frozen ingredient into little bits. So each of the options (ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, frozen drinks, etc.) get "spun" during the initial processing. If you determine that the resulting product still needs more processing you can just repeat the whole process, or you can hit the "re-spin" option which basically does a churn for 2 minutes, instead of the full cycle.

WHEN YOUR CREATION LOOKS LIKE LITTLE DRY FLAKES OF STYROFOAM AFTER PROCESSING. Lower-fat and no-fat creations may (in fact likely will) look like tiny dry flakes rather than a smooth creamy ice cream after spinning. Don't despair or freak out. This is because it's low fat. Scrape everything down to the bottom and spin it again. And maybe even again. You can also add a little bit of liquid before you spin it again.

WHY DOES THE CONTAINER SOMETIMES OVERFLOW AND LEAK WHILE SPINNING FROZEN DRINKS OR SLUSHIES? Actually, I don't really know why this happens, but in my research I discovered that it does happen sometimes, and here's how to have it not happen: When you are making a frozen drink or slushie, you first freeze your ingredients, and then when you process it you *add more liquid* to thin it out and make it drinkable (this is the 'drinkable pour-in'). Instead of adding the drinkable pour-in before you process it, first spin it once without adding the extra liquid. This will cause a depression, making space in the frozen ingredients. After processing it the first time, *then* add the extra liquid. You can also use slightly under-fill the container when you are making the recipe.

YES YOU SHOULD BLEND THE INGREDIENTS SMOOTH BEFORE FREEZING. You will find recipes on the Internet that suggest you can make some recipes without blending the solid ingredients before freezing (dumping a can of pineapple chunks and just freezing it is a common one). Here's the thing: your new best friend (the Ninja Creami) wasn't designed to blend ingredients. You can *damage it* by doing so. And even when you tempt fate and don't blend those ingredients first, they are going to end up blended and smooth anyways, so why tempt fate when it takes just a few seconds to blend your ingredient and then pour them into the Creami container?

REFREEZING YOUR CREATION. People wonder if they can re-freeze the ice cream after they are done making it. Yes, you *can*, but you will probably need to process it (spin it) again, so you need to be *sure* to flatten it before refreezing it.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SORBET AND ITALIAN ICE? Remember SnoCones? Italian ice is similar to those, teensy tiny bits of flavoured ice. Sorbet is smoother, like ice cream.

DO YOU REALLY HAVE TO FREEZE IT FOR 24 HOURS? Yes. And maybe not. In part it depends on how cold your freezer is. But 24 hours is a good rule of thumb.

GET EXTRA CONTAINERS! Once you get in the groove, you'll have pre-frozen ingredients ready to go. You'll also want more than just the one or two containers that came with your Creami. Do yourself a favour and get extras now. These are the ones that I got on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3Q41MQR

Ok, here are the two super-easy things to make to get you started:

REFRESHING TOMATO ICE: Take a can of diced tomatoes. Dump the whole can in a blender and blend it smooth. Now put it in the Creami container and freeze for 24 hours. Process using the sorbet setting; you may need to spin it a few times to get it smooth, as there is no fat in it to help it get creamy.

3-INGREDIENT VEGAN PROTEINFUL ICE CREAM: You can flavour this however you want! Take one box shelf-stable silken tofu, one cup of any type of plant milk, and 1/4 cup maple syrup. Blend until smooth and pour into the Creami container, and freeze for 24 hours. Process using the ice cream or "lite ice cream" setting. Here's the shelf-stable tofu that I use: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CBYCLWZ
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