Ninja Creami Banana Cream Pie (Printable)
Banana custard with vanilla and graham swirls for an indulgent frozen treat made in a Ninja Creami.
# 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
# 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 - Transfer the blended mixture into the Ninja Creami pint container. Seal tightly and freeze in an upright position for a minimum of 12 hours or overnight.
03 - In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted unsalted butter, and brown sugar. Mix together until the texture resembles wet sand, then set aside.
04 - When fully frozen, insert the pint container into the Ninja Creami appliance and run the 'Ice Cream' cycle according to manufacturer instructions.
05 - Create a 1-inch wide well in the center of the ice cream. Fill the cavity with the prepared graham cracker mixture.
06 - Reinsert the pint into the Ninja Creami and operate the 'Mix-In' function to thoroughly blend the graham cracker crumble into the ice cream.
07 - Scoop the finished ice cream into bowls. Garnish each serving with whipped cream and sliced bananas if desired. Serve immediately for optimal texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Churning up pie flavors in ice cream form feels like a secret shortcut to pure comfort.
- The creamy, scoopable texture and buttery swirls come together with almost no fuss thanks to the Ninja Creami.
02 -
- Freezing for less than 12 hours leaves the base icy—patience is everything here.
- That first time, I mixed in the graham crumble too soon and it vanished into the base instead of swirling—so always wait until after the first spin.
03 -
- For extra banana flavor, add a tablespoon of instant banana pudding mix to the base before freezing.
- Don’t swap out the sweetened condensed milk—it’s the secret to that luscious, creamy scoop.