Ninja Creami Banana Cream Pie (Printable version)
Creamy banana custard with vanilla and graham cracker swirls, churned in a Ninja Creami for a quick frozen dessert.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 Make It:
01 - In a blender, combine mashed bananas, whole milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until completely smooth.
02 - Transfer the blended mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container, seal, and freeze upright for at least 12 hours or overnight until fully solid.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted unsalted butter, and brown sugar. Mix until the texture resembles wet sand. Set aside.
04 - Place the frozen pint into the Ninja Creami and run on the 'Ice Cream' program according to manufacturer instructions.
05 - After the first spin, use a spoon to create a 1-inch well in the ice cream’s center. Add the prepared graham cracker mixture.
06 - Reinsert the pint and process with the 'Mix-In' setting until thoroughly combined.
07 - Scoop the finished ice cream into bowls. Top with whipped cream and sliced bananas as desired. Serve immediately for optimal texture.
# Expert Suggestions:
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- This ice cream channels all the best parts of banana cream pie—especially that buttery graham swirl—in frozen form.
- You don’t need to fuss over homemade custard or tricky techniques; it’s creamy magic with a blender and a press of a button.
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- If the pint isn’t truly frozen solid, the ice cream will come out icy and sad instead of creamy.
- I once used room-temp bananas and the result was too runny—chilled bananas blend better and keep the base thick.
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- If your ice cream feels too dense, add a splash of milk before the last mix-in and spin again for perfect softness.
- A sprinkle of salt in the graham swirl sharpens the flavors and makes every bite pop.