Ninja Creami banana cream pie ice cream is quick and simple to make at home. Creamy, refreshing, and packed with banana flavor, this homemade treat is perfect for warm days and makes a delightful dessert for family and guests.
Banana cream pie and ice cream are both classics, and combining them creates a nostalgic yet modern frozen dessert. Using the Ninja Creami makes the process faster and easier than traditional churned ice cream, while still delivering a rich, scoopable texture.
This recipe yields a balanced banana flavor with a smooth custardy base. Top with whipped cream, a few banana slices and crushed graham crackers for the full banana cream pie experience.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons vanilla pudding mix (instant)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Whipped cream or whipped topping (optional)
- Graham crackers, crushed (optional)
- Extra banana slices for garnish (optional)
How to make banana cream pie ice cream in the Ninja Creami
Start by placing the banana, milk, sugar, and vanilla pudding mix into a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is mostly dissolved.
Next, add the heavy cream to the blender and blend for another 10–15 seconds until incorporated and slightly thickened.
Pour the combined mixture into the Ninja Creami pint container, level the top, and secure the lid. Place the container in the freezer and freeze for at least 24 hours; a full 24 hours ensures the mixture is solid enough for processing.
After freezing, remove the pint from the freezer and place it in the Ninja Creami machine. Process using the Ice Cream program according to your machine’s instructions.
Once processing is complete, the mixture should be creamy and scoopable. If the texture is crumbly or too firm, use the re-spin function until smooth. If it’s too soft, return the pint to the freezer for a short time before serving.
Spoon the ice cream into bowls or cones and garnish with whipped cream, fresh banana slices, and crushed graham cracker crumbs for a classic banana cream pie finish.
For an extra crunch, sprinkle additional crushed graham crackers on top. A small handful of a crunchy candy or toffee also pairs well if you want a sweet textural contrast.
Recipe tips
- If the processed ice cream is crumbly or icy, use the re-spin setting one or more times to achieve a smoother texture.
- If the ice cream turns out too soft, return it to the freezer for 30–60 minutes to firm up before serving.
- To boost banana flavor, replace the vanilla pudding mix with banana-flavored instant pudding mix.
- This recipe works with both the Ninja Creami and Ninja Creami Deluxe models.
- Store leftovers in the Ninja Creami container: smooth the top, reseal, and freeze. When ready to serve again, allow it to sit out a few minutes before scooping or re-spin briefly.
Recipe details
Ingredients (measured)
- 1 banana, ripe
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Optional garnishes: whipped cream, crushed graham crackers, extra banana slices
Instructions (concise)
- Place banana, milk, sugar, and pudding mix into a blender and blend until smooth.
- Add heavy cream and blend 10–15 seconds to combine.
- Pour the mixture into the Ninja Creami pint, cover, and freeze at least 24 hours.
- Process in the Ninja Creami on the Ice Cream setting. Re-spin if texture is too crumbly.
- Top with whipped cream, banana slices, and crushed graham crackers, then serve.
Nutrition (estimated per serving)
- Calories: 333 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Fat: 22 g (Saturated fat: 14 g)
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 71 mg
- Potassium: 194 mg
Nutrition values are estimates calculated from standard ingredient databases. Use your own measurements for precise tracking.