Ninja Creami Banana Cream Pie (Print View)
Creamy banana custard with vanilla and buttery graham cracker swirls, churned in the Ninja Creami for a luscious 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
# Method:
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 - Pour blended mixture into Ninja Creami pint container, seal, and freeze upright for a minimum of 12 hours.
03 - Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted unsalted butter and brown sugar in a small bowl until the mixture resembles wet sand. Set aside.
04 - Insert frozen pint into Ninja Creami and process using the Ice Cream setting.
05 - After the first spin, create a one-inch well in the center of the ice cream. Add the prepared graham cracker crumble.
06 - Reinsert the pint and process using the Mix-In function until the graham cracker mixture is fully incorporated.
07 - Scoop ice cream into bowls and top with whipped cream and sliced bananas as desired. Serve immediately.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- You get all the comfort of banana cream pie without turning on the oven, and the Creami does the heavy lifting.
- This recipe nails that sweet spot between indulgent and playful, making every scoop feel like a small celebration.
02 -
- Once, I rushed the freezing step and ended up with a slushy mess—twelve hours really does matter.
- I used to skip the extra mix-in cycle but learned that it’s how you get those irresistible pockets of graham crunch.
03 -
- Peeling bananas and freezing them in advance means you can make this anytime a craving hits.
- Adding a spoonful of instant banana pudding mix amps up the flavor if your bananas weren’t quite at their peak.