Ninja Creami Banana Cream Pie (Print View)
Silky banana custard with vanilla and crunchy graham swirls, churned for creamy, scoopable servings.
# What You Need:
→ Ice Cream Base
01 - 2 ripe bananas, mashed
02 - 1 cup whole milk
03 - 3/4 cup heavy cream
04 - 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
05 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1 pinch salt
→ Graham Cracker Swirl
08 - 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
10 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
→ Optional Toppings
11 - Whipped cream, for serving
12 - Sliced bananas, for garnish
# How-To Steps:
01 - Place mashed bananas, whole milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a blender. Blend on high until completely smooth.
02 - Pour blended mixture into the Ninja Creami pint container. Seal tightly and freeze upright for at least 12 hours or overnight.
03 - Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted unsalted butter, and brown sugar in a small bowl. Stir until mixture has the texture of wet sand. Set aside.
04 - Once base is thoroughly frozen, insert the pint container into the Ninja Creami machine. Process on the 'Ice Cream' program.
05 - After the initial cycle, create a 1-inch well in the center of the ice cream. Fill the well with the prepared graham cracker crumble.
06 - Return the pint to the Ninja Creami and use the 'Mix-In' setting to gently incorporate the graham crumble throughout the ice cream.
07 - Scoop ice cream into serving bowls. Top with whipped cream and sliced bananas if desired. Serve immediately for optimal creaminess.
# Expert Hints:
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- Your kitchen will smell like a dreamy banana bakery with minimal effort.
- The creamy banana base with pockets of buttery graham swirl tastes like a frozen slice of pie, perfect for impressing guests or sneaking midnight spoonfuls.
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- If you rush the freeze and process before it’s solid, you’ll end up with a banana milkshake—not ice cream.
- Letting the graham cracker swirl get too soggy leads to mushy swirls instead of those delightful bites of crunch.
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- Always taste your bananas before adding—under-ripe fruit can leave the ice cream bland.
- If the texture seems crumbly after spinning, add a splash of milk and respin for a flawless scoop.