"We got to try the Ninja CREAMi machine back in 2024, and while we weren't entirely sold on it, we can respect the hype associated with this kitchen appliance. As such, we wanted to find out some insider secrets for how to make the most of the CREAMi and its various functionalities. That's why we spoke to Rachel Buck, Ninja's test kitchen manager, and got her top tips for creating frosty, sweet creations using this beloved appliance."
"Preparing ice cream with your Ninja CREAMi is a relatively simple process. First, add all of the components to your provided pint containers, freeze them, and then blend them when you're ready to enjoy them. However, there's one big mistake that you may be making that can potentially set this whole process back for you: Freezing the containers at an angle."
"Ninja test kitchen manager Rachel Buck explains that if you don't freeze your pints flat - such as by propping them up on a surface in your freezer - you're doing your finished product a disservice. "This will prevent an uneven texture of blending," she explains. This is likely because the machine works by descending the spinning blade (called the Creamerizer paddle) into the frozen block."
Ninja CREAMi makes quick, pint-sized frozen desserts as an accessible alternative to bulky home churners and gained rapid popularity on social media. The process involves adding ingredients to provided pint containers, freezing them, then blending when ready. Freezing pints flat is essential to prevent uneven texture during blending. Propping pints at an angle can cause parts of the pint to freeze unevenly and disrupt the Creamerizer paddle's descent, producing inconsistent results. Test kitchen guidance recommends laying pints flat in the freezer to achieve smooth, evenly blended frozen desserts.
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