Ninja Creami Banana Cream Pie (Print Version)
Velvety banana custard with vanilla and a buttery graham swirl for a classic banana cream pie taste.
# What You'll 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 Cook:
01 - Combine mashed bananas, whole milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a blender. Blend until completely smooth.
02 - Transfer the blended mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container. Seal tightly and freeze upright for a minimum of 12 hours or overnight.
03 - In a small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and brown sugar. Stir until the mixture takes on the consistency of wet sand. Set aside.
04 - After freezing, insert the pint container into the Ninja Creami and select the 'Ice Cream' function for processing.
05 - Make a 1-inch well in the center of the ice cream base. Fill the well with graham cracker crumble.
06 - Reinsert the container and process with the 'Mix-In' setting until the graham cracker swirl is evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop prepared ice cream into bowls. If desired, garnish with whipped cream and sliced bananas. Serve immediately for best texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- You can bring all the flavors of banana cream pie to your freezer without rolling a single crust.
- The blend of creamy banana base and crunchy graham swirls is the perfect combo I never knew I craved until now.
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- Skipping the overnight freeze always led to soupy disappointment—waiting is essential for creamy results.
- Letting the graham mixture cool slightly before adding gives the swirl an irresistible crunch instead of going soggy.
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- For ultra-creamy ice cream, scrape down the sides of your Creami pint before the final spin.
- A splash of banana liqueur in the base amps up the banana flavor without tasting boozy.