Turning Holiday Gatherings into Ice Cream Socials with the Ninja CREAMi Swirl

Ninja’s newest CREAMi model, the Swirl (NC701), priced at $279.95 (was $349.99), expands on the pint-processing technology we all know and love by adding a convenient dispenser handle. Before you begin, prepare your bases by mixing and freezing them in the containers provided. Allow them to remain in the freezer for 24 hours before letting the machine to do the hard work for. Now for the fun part: grab a bowl or make a classic soft-serve directly into a cone.

At holiday parties, it’s not uncommon to see a mob gathered around this machine, since everyone participates. Someone chooses a preset, such as yogurt or whipped fruit, while another adds some mix-ins, like cookie crumbles or candy pieces, and the kids move the handle to see which speed produces the tallest or largest swirls.

One of the features that people appreciate about this computer is the level of customization it allows. You can prepare a large number of pints with various flavors, such as eggnog for the holiday season or gingerbread for Christmas. Don’t worry, there are options for everyone, whether they’re watching their protein intake or preferring dairy-free. Simply grab something from the freezer, drop it in the machine, and you’ll have fresh delights without having to wait for store-bought goods to defrost.

Texture-wise, the Swirl really delivers; the paddle on this device is super-aggressive and shaves the frozen base into a silky-smooth finish on the first try, whereas prior models frequently required a few more cycles. The soft-serve is similar to what you’d find in a shop, with airy and creamy texture, and the scooped options are also suitable for toppings.

Cleaning up is a breeze because all removable parts are dishwasher safe, so you can focus on entertaining your guests rather than scrubbing away. Even on a cold night, a fresh batch of homemade frozen desserts draws people together, and the customization only adds to the enjoyment.

Some families swear by this product, using it every night for dessert. Of course, parties take things to the next level: premade pints allow you to keep serving tasty delights without having to pause, and before you know it, the ice cream is gone. You will need some counter space because it is slightly larger than its predecessor. However, the drip tray and removable lids make up for this by keeping things neat and making storage easy.