This creamy Ninja Creami Ube Ice Cream is the perfect summer treat, made with just five easy ingredients for a quick and delicious way to cool down and savor the taste of ube!
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Ube is one of my favorite flavors! I’ve got a whole bunch of recipes using it. The color is amazing, and the taste is even better. While my classic ube ice cream recipe is undeniably rich and decadent, I’ve discovered a lighter alternative using the Ninja Creami.
It’s super easy to make, and the result is a smooth, dreamy ice cream.
If you love ube, you’ve got to give this recipe a try. It’s a total winner! You can also indulge in my jackfruit ice cream, dragon fruit ice cream, sweet corn ice cream, Thai tea ice cream, matcha ice cream, azuki red bean ice cream and coffee ice cream for even more delicious options!
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- Why You’ll Love This Ube Ice Cream?
- Ingredients Rundown
- Swaps & Add‑Ons
- How to Make Ube Ice Cream Using Ninja Creami
- Mix-in or Topping Suggestion for Ube Ice Cream
- 💪🏼Make It High Protein
- 👍🏼Make It Less Sugar
- Gear You’ll Need
- Recipe FAQs
- More Ninja Creami Recipes
- More Easy Desserts
- Ninja Creami Ube Ice Cream Recipe
Why You’ll Love This Ube Ice Cream?
- No pudding mixes or gums—just honest ingredients.
- Pure ube powder and extract mean real flavor.
- Low effort: blend, freeze, spin—done in no time.
- Creamy texture rivals store-bought ice cream.
Ingredients Rundown
This is just an overview—jump down to the full recipe card for exact amounts and detailed instructions!
- Half and Half: Contributes to a rich, creamy consistency while balancing the sweetness and flavor, creating a perfect base for your ube ice cream.
- Condensed Milk: Adds rich sweetness and a creamy texture, making the ice cream smooth and indulgent.
- Cottage Cheese: Provides a light, creamy base and enhances the overall texture without being too heavy.
- Ube Powder: Delivers an intense ube flavor and vibrant color, essential for that authentic ube taste. Substitute with Ube Yam or real ube (cooked).
- Ube Extract: Intensifies the ube flavor and adds a delightful aroma, making your ice cream irresistibly fragrant.
Swaps & Add‑Ons
- Swap Half & Half → equal parts heavy cream + whole milk
- Use Greek yogurt instead of cottage cheese for tang
How to Make Ube Ice Cream Using Ninja Creami
- In a blender, combine half and half, cottage cheese, condensed milk, ube powder and extract. Pour the blended mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container, making sure it does not exceed the max fill line.
- Place the pint container in the freezer and freeze for at least 18-24 hours.
- After freezing, remove the pint container from the freezer and place it into the Ninja Creami ice cream machine. Attach the pint holder lid and lock it into place. Select the "Lite Ice Cream" setting and let the Ninja Creami process the mixture. *see notes
- Scoop the ube ice cream into bowls and top with your favorite toppings
*NOTE: If your mixture is still crumbly after the first spin, just hit the "Respin" button and keep going until it’s nice and creamy. Adding a tablespoon of cream or milk can help speed things up.
Normally, if you let it sit out for 5 to 10 minutes after taking it out of the freezer, it usually won't need any spin.
Mix-in or Topping Suggestion for Ube Ice Cream
- Shredded Coconut: Enhance the tropical flavor with toasted or sweetened shredded coconut.
- Cheese Cubes – For the ultimate ube duo, freeze small, soft ube cheese cubes and mix them in for a sweet and savory twist on ube cheese ice cream.
- Ube Crumble: Add a crunchy, sweet touch with a sprinkle of ube-flavored crumble.
- Sweetened Red Beans: Top with sweetened red beans for a traditional Filipino touch.
- Chopped Nuts: Almonds or cashews add a satisfying crunch and nutty flavor.
💪🏼Make It High Protein
- Add Protein Powder: Mix in a scoop of vanilla or unflavored protein powder to boost the protein content without altering the flavor.
- Incorporate Collagen: Stir in a tablespoon of collagen powder to add a protein boost without affecting the flavor or texture.
👍🏼Make It Less Sugar
- Replace Condensed Milk: Substitute with evaporated milk and a low-calorie sweetener like monk fruit, stevia, or erythritol to lower the sugar content.
- Adjust Sweetener: Use a natural sweetener like monk fruit, and feel free to decrease the amount according to your taste to keep the dessert light on sugar.
Gear You’ll Need
- Ninja CREAMi Deluxe 11-in-1 Ice Cream & Frozen Treat Maker: The star of the show, perfect for creating creamy, smooth ice cream.
- Blender: To blend the peaches and ingredients into a silky base.
- Ninja Creami Pint Container: The pint container is essential for freezing and churning your peach and cream ice cream mix.
Recipe FAQs
Your base might need more fat—add a bit more half & half, then respin.
While fresh ube can be used, ube powder provides a more concentrated flavor and vibrant color that's perfect for ice cream. If using fresh ube, make sure to cook and mash it thoroughly.
The Ninja Creami is ideal for achieving the creamy texture of this recipe, but you can use a regular ice cream maker or try my classic no-churn classic ube ice cream.
Yes, you can adjust the sweetness by adding more or less condensed milk according to your taste preferences.
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Ninja Creami Ube Ice Cream Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Blender
- 1 Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker
- 1 Ninja Creami Pint Container
Ingredients
- 2 cups Half and Half or heavy cream
- ½ cup Condensed Milk adjust to your sweetness preference
- ½ cup Cottage Cheese or cream cheese
- 1 tablespoon Ube Powder substitute with (½c Ube jam or halaya)
- 1 teaspoon Ube Extract add more if needed
Instructions
- In a blender, combine half and half, cottage cheese, condensed milk, ube powder and extract. Pour the blended mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container, making sure it does not exceed the max fill line.
- Place the pint container in the freezer and freeze for at least 18-24 hours.
- After freezing, remove the pint container from the freezer and place it into the Ninja Creami ice cream machine. Attach the pint holder lid and lock it into place. Select the "Lite Ice Cream" setting and let the Ninja Creami process the mixture. *see notes
- Scoop the ube ice cream into bowls and top with your favorite toppings
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Poppi says
Hi, do recommend something to replace the cottage cheese?
Rose Sioson says
Hi Poppi! You can use cream cheese instead or omit it. It wont be as creamy because the cottage cheese or cream cheese acts as a stabilizer. If you dont mind guar gum. You can add a pinch.