Strawberry Ice Cream (Ninja Creamy)

Ingredients

• 300 g Fresh strawberries (washed, hulled and cut into small pieces)
• 2 Tbsp Agave syrup (adds mild sweetness)
• 1 Tbsp Flower honey (use a light, floral honey for subtle flavor)
• 2 Tbsp Cane sugar syrup (simple syrup made from equal parts sugar and water)
• 1 tsp Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 bean Vanilla bean (seeds scraped from the pod)
• 100 g Mascarpone cheese (room temperature for easy mixing)
• 250 ml Heavy cream (liquid cream) (cold)
• 2 Tbsp Extra heavy cream (for final blend, optional) (adds extra silkiness if needed)
• 50 g Fresh strawberries (for garnish) (sliced)
• 2 Tbsp Pistachios, crushed (optional garnish)

Instructions

1. Wash, hull and chop strawberries

   Rinse the strawberries under cold water, remove the stems, then cut them into small bite‑size pieces.

   Time: PT10M

2. Mash strawberries

   Place the chopped strawberries in a bowl and mash them with a fork or potato masher, pressing to release as much juice as possible while keeping some small pieces for texture.

   Time: PT5M

3. Add sweeteners and flavorings

   Stir in the agave syrup, flower honey, cane sugar syrup, fresh lemon juice, and the scraped vanilla bean seeds. Whisk until fully combined.

   Time: PT3M

4. Incorporate mascarpone and heavy cream

   Add the mascarpone cheese and cold heavy cream to the strawberry mixture. Whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth and homogeneous.

   Time: PT3M

5. Freeze the base

   Transfer the mixture into the Ninja Creamy container, filling up to the marked line. Seal the lid tightly and place the container in the freezer for at least 12 hours.

   Time: PT0M

6. First churn in Ninja Creamy

   After the 12‑hour freeze, attach the container to the Ninja Creamy machine, select the "Ice Cream Full" setting, and run for 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

7. Second churn for extra smoothness

   Run the machine for another 2 minutes on the same setting to achieve a creamier texture.

   Time: PT2M

8. Optional blender finish

   If the texture is still grainy, transfer the churned ice cream to a high‑speed blender, blend for 30 seconds, add the extra 2 Tbsp heavy cream, blend again, then return to the Ninja Creamy container and run for a final 2 minutes.

   Time: PT4M

9. Serve and garnish

   Scoop the ice cream into serving bowls or cups. Garnish with fresh sliced strawberries and a sprinkle of crushed pistachios if desired.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

374

Protein

5g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

25g

Fiber

2g