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A spoon holding a creamy cherry cheesecake dessert with crushed biscuit crumbs and cherries is lifted above a transparent bowl. The bowl contains more of the lush treat, surrounded by scattered cherries and crumbs on a light wooden surface, reminiscent of a perfect Ninja Creami recipe.

Cherry Cheesecake Ice Cream (Ninja Creami Recipe)

Treat yourself to protein-packed Ninja Creami cherry cheesecake ice cream swirled with juicy cherries and graham cracker crunch for the ultimate cheesecake treat.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Freezing Time: 24 hours
Author: Heather Painchaud
Servings: 1 pint
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup vanilla Premier Protein shake
  • ½ cup cottage cheese blended
  • 1 Tbsp cheesecake instant pudding mix
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Mix-ins

  • 1 cup frozen cherries
  • 1 Tbsp granulated white sugar
  • 2 Tbsp graham crackers crumbled

Instructions

  • Combine the first four ingredients into the Ninja Creami pint container and use a hand blender to blend until smooth.
  • Freeze the container on a flat, level surface for 24 hours or until frozen solid.
  • In a small saucepan, combine sugar and cherries. Heat on medium, stirring consistently, until the cherries become tender (about 5 minutes), then use a fork to mash them into jam. Allow to cool completely.
  • Remove the Ninja Creami container from the freezer, run it under hot water for 30 seconds or leave it on the counter for 10-15 minutes, and take off the lid.
  • Place the container into the outer bowl of the Ninja Creami, then lock the outer bowl lid into place.
  • Secure the outer bowl into the Ninja Creami machine. Press the Lite Ice Cream button and allow the cycle to complete.
  • Remove the outer bowl lid. If the ice cream is still powdery after the first spin, then add it back to the machine and press the Re-spin button.
  • Make a small hole in the center of the ice cream, then add the cherry filling and 1/2 the graham crumbs. Mix again using the Mix-in button.
  • Top with graham cracker crumbs or cherries and enjoy!

Notes

  • Want ultra-creamy ice cream? Add ½ teaspoon xanthan gum before freezing to maintain texture. This can be used in the place of pudding mix as a low carb alternative.
  • Chop mix-ins into small pieces so they distribute evenly and blend smoothly.
  • Place the pint on a flat surface in your freezer to prevent freezing at an angle.
  • If the ice cream is too hard, use the Re-spin function for a softer consistency.
  • Let the frozen pint sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes or run under hot water for 30 seconds before spinning to prevent icy chunks.
  • If a dome forms on top while freezing, scrape off any excess before spinning to protect your blades.
  • If you're looking to reduce sugar content, consider using natural sweeteners like honey or agave syrup for a different flavor profile.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 542kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 1295mg | Potassium: 474mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 427IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 629mg | Iron: 2mg