Ninja Creami Banana Cream Pie (Printable Version)
Creamy banana custard churned and swirled with buttery graham crumbs for an indulgent frozen dessert.
# 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, as desired, for serving
12 - Sliced bananas, for garnish
# Step-by-Step:
01 - Combine mashed bananas, whole milk, heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a blender. Blend until the mixture is completely smooth.
02 - Transfer the smooth mixture to the Ninja Creami pint container. Seal tightly, place upright, and freeze for a minimum of 12 hours or overnight to achieve proper texture.
03 - Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted unsalted butter, and brown sugar in a bowl using a spoon or spatula until the consistency is similar to wet sand. Set aside for use after spinning.
04 - Insert the fully chilled pint into the Ninja Creami ice cream maker and process on the Ice Cream setting according to manufacturer instructions.
05 - Using a spoon, create a 1-inch well in the center of the processed ice cream. Spoon the prepared graham cracker mixture into the well.
06 - Reinsert the pint and activate the Mix-In function until the graham cracker swirl is evenly distributed throughout the ice cream.
07 - Scoop into bowls. Top with whipped cream and sliced bananas if desired, and serve immediately for optimal creaminess.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- No-fuss ingredients transform into magic after a night in the freezer.
- Every bite brings together silky ice cream, deep banana flavor, and buttery crunch—no oven needed.
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- Impatience is the enemy—if the base isn’t totally frozen, you’ll wind up with a slushy mess instead of ice cream.
- Letting the graham swirl sit too long before mixing it in can make it soggy; prepping it while the machine runs keeps the texture spot-on.
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- Blending the bananas until absolutely smooth avoids icy flecks in the finished ice cream.
- Processed on Mix-In for 15-30 seconds only—too long and the graham bits disappear.