Okay, so, I tried making sorbet in my Ninja Creami using frozen fruit, and I want to share how it went. I’ve been seeing a lot of people doing this online, and I was curious if it’s as easy as they say. I mean, it sounds pretty simple, right? Just throw in some frozen fruit and the machine does the magic.
So, first off, I grabbed a bag of frozen strawberries from my freezer. I’ve had these for a while, don’t even remember buying them. I decided to keep it simple for my first try. I poured the frozen strawberries into the Creami pint container. I didn’t add anything else at this point – just wanted to see how the fruit would do on its own.
I followed the instructions and put the pint in the machine. I selected the “Sorbet” setting and let it run. The machine started whirring, and it was pretty loud, not going to lie. It took a few minutes, and I could see the strawberries getting crushed and blended.
- First Attempt: When it finished, I opened it up, and honestly, it looked a bit icy. It wasn’t that creamy texture I was hoping for. It was more like a slushy, but more icy. I tasted it, and it was okay, just a bit tart and not very sweet.
I did some reading online, and it turns out you might need to add a bit of sugar or something to help with the texture and sweetness. I decided to give it another go. This time, I melted down what I had just made back into a liquid form and added a couple of tablespoons of sugar and a tiny splash of some cheap vodka I had lying around – I saw somewhere that alcohol can help with the texture too. I also added a bit of water, just a splash, to make sure it wasn’t too thick.
I mixed it all up and put it back in the freezer for a few hours to solidify again. Then, I ran it through the Creami with the same “Sorbet” setting. This time, it was much better.
- Second Attempt: The texture was way creamier and smoother. It actually looked like sorbet! And the taste? So much better – the sugar really helped balance out the tartness of the strawberries.
I also wanted to try something different, so I got a bag of frozen peaches. I’ve heard that peach sorbet can be amazing.
- Peach Experiment: I followed the same process as the second try with the strawberries: added sugar, and a splash of water to the frozen peaches, mixed, froze, and then processed in the Creami.
And guess what? It turned out fantastic. The peach sorbet was creamy, sweet, and had that perfect sorbet texture. It was like a little taste of summer. I even scooped some into a bowl and added a few fresh peach slices on top. Looked and tasted gourmet, if I do say so myself.
My final thoughts
Making sorbet in the Ninja Creami with frozen fruit is definitely doable and actually pretty fun. You might need to tweak it a bit with some sugar or even a splash of alcohol to get the texture and sweetness just right. But once you get the hang of it, it’s pretty straightforward. I’m already thinking about what other frozen fruits I can try next. Maybe a mixed berry one? Or perhaps something tropical like mango or pineapple? The possibilities seem endless, and it’s a great way to enjoy a healthier dessert. I’m glad I gave it a shot!
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