Kitchen

Ninja CREAMi 7-in-1 Ice Cream Maker NC301

The Ninja CREAMi flips ice cream making on its head: you freeze the base first, then it shaves it into something creamy. It's a fun, flexible way to make treats your way.

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Key features

• Seven one-touch programs cover ice cream, gelato, sorbet, milkshakes and more
• Full ingredient control makes high-protein, low-sugar or dairy-free treats easy
• A Mix-In program folds in chips, nuts and cookies
• Re-spin lets you soften texture if a pint comes out crumbly

Best for

Dessert lovers and anyone on a specific diet who wants homemade frozen treats with total ingredient control.

Things to consider

• Bases need to freeze for about 24 hours, so it's not spontaneous
• It's one more bulky appliance to store
• Pints are fairly small, so families may need extra containers

Verdict

A genuinely fun, versatile gadget if you plan ahead. Impulse dessert-makers may find the wait frustrating.