Name: Ninja Creami Nutella Ice Cream (Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream)
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 d 10 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 TBSP cream cheese; 1/3 cup chocolate hazelnut spread, such as Nutella; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 3/4 cup whole milk; 3/4 cup heavy cream

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Learn how to make Nutella ice cream in the Ninja Creami for a rich and decadent treat!

This Ninja Creami Nutella ice cream is made with delicious chocolate hazelnut spread, and it’s so easy to make.

collage of three images; one shows a ninja creami pint with chocolate hazelnut ice cream, the other shows a dish of ice cream next to a jar of nutella, and the other shows a close-up of two scoops of ninja creami nutella ice cream in a dish

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If you’re a fan of Nutella chocolate hazelnut spread (and who isn’t?), then you probably already know how versatile it is.

You can spread it on toast or graham crackers, make Nutella thumbprint cookies with it, add it to brownies, or make ice cream with it!

I love experimenting with new ice cream flavors of ice cream in my Ninja Creami ice cream machine.

I’ve already made Ninja Creami chocolate ice cream using chocolate milk, and chocolate ice cream made with cocoa powder.

So this time, I decided to make a chocolate hazelnut ice cream.

The result was the easiest Ninja Creami Nutella ice cream, which has the flavors you love, but in a cool and creamy treat.

This simple ice cream is one of the best Ninja Creami recipes, if you ask me, because it’s super easy and tasty.

overhead view of three scoops of ninja creami nutella ice cream in a tan ice cream dish

Nutella Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream in the Ninja Creami Ice Cream Maker

The Ninja Creami ice cream machine is a little bit different than most ice cream makers you might be accustomed to.

If you’re not familiar with this handy appliance, you essentially create an ice cream base, which you freeze in a special Ninja Creami pint for about 24 hours.

Once it’s frozen solid, you insert the pint into your machine, which acts similarly to blenders or food processors.

Ninja’s Creamify technology uses a spinning “blade” on a motor base similar to that of a food processor (though the blade isn’t even sharp!) to sort of “shave” the frozen concoction into a deliciously creamy treat.

The great thing about this machine is that you can make small batches (which makes it easy to create lots of different flavors), and you can easily customize ingredients based on dietary needs or preferences.

It’s perfect for creating an assortment of flavors for holiday gatherings, or for making desserts to meet special diets of you or your guests.

And while you can make custard-based ice creams (with egg yolks) by cooking the ice cream base, I prefer the ease of a no-cook, egg-free recipe.

a dish of nutella ice cream sits in front of a jar of nutella and a ninja creami pint

What Type of Chocolate Hazelnut Spread Can I Use in the Ninja Creami?

For this ice cream, I’ve used Nutella brand spread.

I know there are various other options available, but I haven’t tested them.

I’m assuming a generic version would probably work just as well, but I can’t speak to the more natural varieties that tend to be a bit more thick and pasty, which may result in a less creamy texture.

Those types also usually have less sugar, so you may need to make some adjustments to the recipe if you use something other than Nutella brand.

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ninja creami pint of nutella ice cream with an ice cream scoop in it

How to Make Ninja Creami Chocolate Ice Cream with Nutella

It’s super easy to make this delicious creamy treat!

Ingredients You’ll Need for the Easy Recipe:

Cream cheese
Chocolate hazelnut spread, such as Nutella
Granulated sugar
Vanilla extract
Whole milk
Heavy cream

How to Make this Homemade Ice Cream:

Soften Ingredients. Add cream cheese and chocolate hazelnut spread to a microwave-safe bowl.

Microwave for about 10-15 seconds, or until just soft.

Add sugar. Add the sugar to the cream cheese mixture, stirring well until a thick paste forms.

two photos; one shows cream cheese, nutella, and sugar in a glass bowl; the other shows those ingredients mixed together into a paste

Next, add liquids. Combine milk and heavy cream in a measuring cup.

Add vanilla extract to the sugar paste, followed by a couple of tablespoons of the milk/cream mixture.

Stir to incorporate, then continue adding a little bit of milk/cream at a time, mixing well after each addition, until fully incorporated.

Let the sugar dissolve as you mix.

two photos; one shows a small bit of milk/cream and vanilla added to the sugar mixture; the other shows all of the liquid stirred into the mixture.

Freeze. Pour mixture into a Ninja Creami pint, being sure not to exceed the maximum fill line.

Secure the pint lid and freeze on a level surface in your freezer for at least 24 hours.

nutella ice cream base, unfrozen, in a ninja creami pint

Spin. After 24 hours, remove the pint from the freezer and take off the lid.

Place the pint in the outer bowl and secure the lid.

Lock the outer bowl apparatus into the Ninja Creami machine and press the Ice Cream button.

It will take a couple of minutes for the cycle to complete.

two photos; one shows frozen nutella ice cream base in a ninja creami pint; the other shows the pint in the bowl apparatus of the ninja creami machine

Re-spin if needed. If the mixture is a little crumbly after the first round of spinning, you can add a tablespoon of milk to the pint and use the Re-spin button to cycle it again.

The re-spin cycle will make it more creamy (you can also re-spin without the additional tablespoon of milk, if desired).

two photos; one shows somewhat crumbly nutella ice cream from the ninja creami; the other shows it after re-spinning with a bit of milk.

Optional: If you want to add a mix-in to the ice cream, create a well in the center of your pint that’s about a half inch wide and extends to the bottom of the pint.

Add the mix-ins (chopped cookies, chocolate chips, nuts, or whatever you’re using) to that well and place bowl assembly into the machine.

Then select the Mix-in button on your Ninja Creami machine.

Serve and enjoy your creamy ice cream!

dish of nutella ice cream in front of a ninja creami pint

Recommended Equipment:

Yield: 1 pint

Ninja Creami Nutella Ice Cream (Chocolate Hazelnut Ice Cream)

This rich and creamy Ninja Creami ice cream uses Nutella hazelnut spread for a delicious treat!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Additional Time 1 day

Total Time 1 day 10 minutes

Ingredients

1 TBSP cream cheese
1/3 cup chocolate hazelnut spread, such as Nutella
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 cup whole milk
3/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Add cream cheese and chocolate hazelnut spread to a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 10-15 seconds, or just until softened.
Add sugar to the cream cheese/Nutella mixture. Use a rubber spatula to mix together into a thick paste.
In a liquid measuring cup, combine whole milk and heavy cream.
Add vanilla extract to the paste, along with 2 tablespoons of the milk/cream mixture. Stir until incorporated.
Continue adding milk/cream mixture, a couple of tablespoons at a time, mixing well after each addition, until sugar has dissolved and no lumps remain.
Pour mixture into a Ninja Creami pint. Secure the lid and place on a level surface in the freezer for 24 hours.
Remove pint from freezer and take off lid. Add pint to the Ninja Creami bowl and secure the lid. Place bowl into the Ninja Creami machine and press the Ice Cream button. Allow the cycle to run, which will take about 2 minutes.
Once the cycle is complete, remove the bowl from the machine and look at the ice cream. If it appears crumbly, you can put it back into the machine for a re-spin cycle. If mixture is still crumbly, add 1 TBSP milk to the ice cream and re-spin again. This will make it nice and creamy.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

This recipe was written for the 16-oz pint containers that come with the 5-in-1 and 7-in-1 models. If you have a Ninja Creami Deluxe, your "pint" is 24-oz. You can still use this recipe, but it won't fill the container fully.
I have not tested this recipe with other brands of chocolate hazelnut spread. I think generic brand would work fine, but I'm not sure the more "natural" types of chocolate hazelnut spread would work, as they have a different texture and typically contain less sugar.