Ninja Creami Coffee Gelato Recipe
Do you love coffee and cold desserts? Then this Ninja Creami Coffee Gelato Recipe is perfect for you. It is creamy, smooth and full of rich coffee flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons instant coffee or espresso powder
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Small pinch of salt
Optional add-ins:
- Chocolate chips
- Caramel swirl
- Crushed cookies
- Mocha syrup
Instructions
Mix the Milk and Cream
- Add whole milk and heavy cream to a bowl. Whisk gently until they blend into a smooth liquid.
Add Instant Coffee
- Sprinkle instant coffee into the milk mixture. Whisk until the coffee fully dissolves without leaving lumps behind.
Add Sugar and Vanilla
- Add sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir well until everything mixes evenly in the bowl.
Pour Into Ninja Pint
- Pour the mixture into the Ninja Creami pint container. Make sure the liquid stays below the max fill line.
Freeze the Mixture
- Place the pint in the freezer for 12 hours. The mixture must be fully solid for the machine to work.
Spin the Gelato
- Remove the pint from the freezer. Place it into the Ninja Creami. Use the “Gelato” function and let it spin.
Check the Texture
- If the gelato looks crumbly, add one tablespoon of milk. Spin again using the “Re-spin” option.
Add Mix-ins (Optional)
- Create a hole in the center. Add chocolate chips, caramel, or cookies. Spin on “Mix-in” mode.
Serve Fresh
- Scoop the creamy gelato into bowls. Serve immediately for best and smoothest texture.
Store Leftovers
- Store in the freezer with a lid. Re-spin before serving again to restore smooth texture.
Notes
- Use instant espresso for stronger flavor.
- Do not reduce freezing time or texture won’t be smooth.
- Add sweeteners slowly because coffee flavor can be very bold.
- For thicker gelato, add two extra teaspoons of cream.
- If the gelato feels icy, re-spin with one tablespoon of milk.