Ninja Creami Banana Cream Pie (Printable)
Creamy banana custard frozen in the Ninja Creami, studded with buttery graham cracker swirls and vanilla.
# 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 Make:
01 - Combine mashed bananas, whole milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a blender. Process until the mixture is completely smooth.
02 - Pour the blended mixture into the Ninja Creami pint container. Seal tightly and freeze upright for at least 12 hours or overnight to ensure a solid freeze.
03 - In a small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted unsalted butter and brown sugar. Blend with a spoon until the mixture has a wet, sandy consistency. Set aside.
04 - Place the frozen pint in the Ninja Creami and run the ice cream cycle until creamy and aerated.
05 - Create a 1-inch well in the center of the ice cream. Add the prepared graham cracker crumble into the well.
06 - Return the pint to the machine and process using the 'Mix-In' function until the graham swirl is fully incorporated.
07 - Scoop the finished ice cream into bowls. Top each serving with whipped cream and sliced bananas as desired. Serve immediately for optimal texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It tastes like banana cream pie, but you get to eat it out of a bowl with a spoon—no crumbs on the couch.
- This is the kind of dessert everyone gets excited about, no matter how old they are.
02 -
- If you try to skimp on freezing time, expect less-than-velvety results—overnight actually means overnight.
- Mixing in the crumbs after the first spin gives them bite; swirling them in too early makes them soggy (learned that the messy way).
03 -
- Use extra-ripe bananas—even the brown ones hiding at the back of the counter—for the deepest flavor.
- The swirl works best if you make little pockets instead of a solid core; this way, everyone gets a graham bite.