Ninja Creami Banana Cream Pie (Print Version)
Silky banana custard with vanilla and buttery graham swirls, frozen overnight and churned for scoopable creamy texture.
# What You 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 Steps:
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 - Pour the blended mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container, seal, and freeze upright for a minimum of 12 hours or overnight until solid.
03 - Stir together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar in a small bowl until the mixture resembles wet sand. Set aside.
04 - After the base is fully frozen, insert the pint into the Ninja Creami appliance and process using the 'Ice Cream' setting.
05 - Create a 1-inch wide well in the center of the ice cream. Spoon the graham cracker mixture into the well.
06 - Reinsert the pint and process again using the 'Mix-In' function until the graham cracker swirl is fully integrated.
07 - Scoop ice cream into individual bowls. Top with whipped cream and sliced bananas if desired. Serve immediately for optimal texture.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- You can transform overripe bananas into a creamy treat that tastes way more decadent than the effort suggests.
- The graham cracker swirl really does taste like pie crust, and it’s so much fun to stir in after the first spin.
02 -
- I once tried to rush the freezing time and ended up with icy, crumbly results—patience is essential here.
- Letting the graham mixture cool a bit before swirling ensures it doesn’t melt into the ice cream, keeping that craveable crunch intact.
03 -
- Stick to using fully ripe bananas—the deeper the brown, the more flavor in every spoonful.
- If the texture isn’t perfect after the first spin, don’t panic—just add a splash of milk and spin again for ultimate smoothness.