Ninja Creami Banana Cream Pie (Printable)
Creamy banana custard with vanilla and graham cracker swirls, frozen in the Ninja Creami for a rich, nostalgic finish.
# 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
# Directions:
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 the Ninja Creami pint container. Seal tightly and freeze upright for a minimum of 12 hours.
03 - In a small bowl, thoroughly mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and brown sugar until the mixture resembles wet sand. Set aside.
04 - After the base has frozen solid, insert the pint into the Ninja Creami device and run the 'Ice Cream' function.
05 - Form a 1-inch well in the center of the ice cream with a spoon. Add the prepared graham cracker crumble into the well.
06 - Reinsert the pint and process on the 'Mix-In' setting until the swirl is fully incorporated.
07 - Scoop ice cream into bowls. Add whipped cream and sliced bananas as desired. Serve immediately.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- You’ll wonder why you ever bought ice cream once you try how lusciously creamy this turns out (and so simply, too).
- The quick graham cracker swirl tastes just like real pie crust—it's the secret everyone ends up asking about.
02 -
- One time I skimped on freezing time and got an odd, icy texture—always freeze for the full 12 hours.
- Blending the base extra-smooth (really, zero chunks!) makes all the difference between okay and wow.
03 -
- If your ice cream comes out crumbly, don’t toss it—just add a splash of milk and respin.
- The best flavor comes from extra-ripe bananas, so plan ahead and use up those speckled ones.