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Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker - BACK IN STOCK at Costco $119.99

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BACK IN STOCK!
(Please do not mark as "Expired" when it goes OOS as it comes in and out of stock on a daily basis and will continue to do so until the sale ends on 4/10/23)


Costco [costco.com] has the Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker on sale through 4/10/23 for $119.99 ($30 off list price of $149.99). Shipping and handling is included. This is no longer sold in warehouse as Costco informed me it has been "deleted" and is an online-only item now. Item #2603480 for reference.

The Ninja™ CREAMi™ transforms frozen solid bases into ice cream, sorbets, milkshakes, and more at the touch of a button. Ninja's Creamify technology enables the CREAMi™ to break down a uniformly frozen block into an incredibly smooth, creamy texture in minutes. From healthy to indulgent, the Ninja™ CREAMi™ can create frozen treats as unique as you are!
Features:
Turn almost anything into ice cream, sorbet, milkshakes, and more.
Create completely customizable treats. With the Ninja™ CREAMi™, you can have total control of your ingredients for low sugar, keto, dairy-free, and vegan options.
From sweet to savory and healthy to indulgent, there's a CREAMi™ treat for everyone. Create flavors and mix-in combinations that you can't find in the store.
(7) one-touch programs allow for the perfect combination of speed, pressure, and time to completely shave through your frozen pint. Choose between Ice Cream, Sorbet, Gelato, Milkshake, Smoothie Bowl, Lite Ice Cream, and Mix-in.
Create a CREAMi™ treat in three easy steps. Simply prep your base, freeze overnight, process, and enjoy!
Select the Re-spin function if, after processing, you want your processed treat softer and creamier.
Easily customize flavor and texture. Mix in your favorite chocolate, nuts, candy, fruit, and more to personalize any CREAMi™ treat.
Creamify™ technology enables the CREAMi™ to break down a uniform frozen block into an incredibly smooth, creamy texture.
Containers, lids, and paddle are top-rack dishwasher safe.
Accessories Included:
Motor Base
(3) Pints with Storage Lids
Outer Bowl & Lid
Creamerizer Paddle
Recipe Inspiration Guide
Dimensions & More:
Type of material: Plastic
W x L x H: 12.07" L x 6.52" W x 15.95" H
Weight: 13 lbs
1 Year Warranty
For product related questions please contact "SharkNinja" at 1-877-581-7375
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yeti79
04-01-2023 at 08:12 PM.
04-01-2023 at 08:12 PM.
Is it the same price or cheaper in store?
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NEW0
04-01-2023 at 09:30 PM.
04-01-2023 at 09:30 PM.
How does this compare to the other variation that pops up at Kohl's? I want to say the other one might include more pints (containers)... Maybe even 5 or something, but not sure if there are other differences

Edit: meant to say "pints", not "points"
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lebulldog
04-01-2023 at 09:57 PM.
04-01-2023 at 09:57 PM.
Just an overpriced fancy blender that is poorly made with a weak motor. Not an ice cream maker.
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z1ma8
04-01-2023 at 10:13 PM.
04-01-2023 at 10:13 PM.
Quote from yeti79 :
Is it the same price or cheaper in store?

I mentioned in the beginning of the post that it's no longer sold in warehouse since it's been "deleted" and is now only sold online
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PensoTroppo
04-01-2023 at 10:19 PM.
04-01-2023 at 10:19 PM.
A couple things about this:

- All the recipes they recommend involve cream cheese. I'm not sure if this is because the test kitchen editors like the taste of it, or whether it's because the motor wouldn't be powerful enough to blend a more solid dessert.

- It's loud.

- The Mix-Ins feature pulverizes your mix-ins beyond recognition. If you were hoping for a DIY McFlurry, look elsewhere.
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04-02-2023 at 05:22 AM.

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04-02-2023 at 05:22 AM.
Quote from PensoTroppo :
A couple things about this:

- All the recipes they recommend involve cream cheese. I'm not sure if this is because the test kitchen editors like the taste of it, or whether it's because the motor wouldn't be powerful enough to blend a more solid dessert.

- It's loud.

- The Mix-Ins feature pulverizes your mix-ins beyond recognition. If you were hoping for a DIY McFlurry, look elsewhere.
As for the recipes, we have used the Creami for well over 2 years now, using it often for several jars a day and several days in a row, so it's been well used -- we have the same as Costco's (7 functions) but bought it at Kohl's long ago.

* It's holding up well.

* Costco offers the color coded lids. Kohl's version has gray only.

* We have never used the cream cheese, but from the start experimented with heavy whipping cream and half & half for the person who needs extra calories but does not consume much food anymore. It works with all our favorite recipes.

* If the recipe has a high level of heavy cream, we use ice cream.

* If there's more half & half than heavy cream (for those here that don't need the extra calories but like ice cream), we use ice cream light settings.

* We also use canned fruit a lot... little bit of liquid, fruit, freeze, run on sorbet. Great light treat when working outside in the Deep South in the heat.

* For smaller snacks, filling the jars halfway works well too. So, no need to re-freeze at the end of the day...

The main thing with this is, personalize to taste. Don't let the test kitchen editors dictate what needs to go in...

Here's a tip: for ice cream that tastes like a Reese's PB cup... get powdered PB, Nesquick, a bag of Carnation Breakfast Chocolate, mix with either half heavy whipping cream and half & half or straight half & half.... Get's the pickiest one here to eat a whole 16 oz jar yummyyummyyummy

(PS: we ended up buying the larger version too and it is in good use by now that the temps are in the mid-80s.)
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04-02-2023 at 06:33 AM.
04-02-2023 at 06:33 AM.
What's the deal here, that it's in stock? Price was lower over the holidays.
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shwymie
04-02-2023 at 07:23 AM.
04-02-2023 at 07:23 AM.
This thing is great for being able to make keto/low carb ice creams. I am not sure if this makes "real" ice cream; for us, it always comes out like a Wendy's Frosty (think of thick soft-serve, which we love). The doubters always say it's an expensive blender; it could be, but there's something about the Creami that a blender won't do. If you buy it, consider a package "deal" like this one that includes extra containers.

If I recall correctly, I think we got ours from HSN around $100 last year with 5 containers when it was on sale and you could stack it with a new account referral discount. So maybe shop around? But this one here for $120 probably is the best deal currently.
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verscott
04-02-2023 at 08:45 AM.
04-02-2023 at 08:45 AM.
for those calling it a blender, its not. Itst a pacojet. Its not really an ice cream maker nor a blender.
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PeteyTheStriker
04-02-2023 at 11:28 AM.
04-02-2023 at 11:28 AM.
I would pick a ice cream maker with built in compressor over this any day of the week.
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FantasticVest937
04-02-2023 at 12:57 PM.
04-02-2023 at 12:57 PM.
These things are great but a pain in the butt to clean. What they don't tell you is that the top that you put on to cover the container as it's mixing always gets junk trapped inside of it. They say just rinse it out, but that is never enough. You have to get a pipe cleaner to dig around in it to get everything out. They really screwed up on the design of that.
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sam_ay
04-09-2023 at 06:45 PM.
04-09-2023 at 06:45 PM.
I've never had an icecream maker but tried it one time. It was something that you need to add salt and ice in the side compartment. It turned out better messy since the salt and ice combo created a slush and it took a while to actually become hard.

How is the Ninja compared to that?
How long does it take to make a pint jar and hope does it cool? If it's too much effort then it will only be used once in my household.
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04-10-2023 at 12:22 AM.
04-10-2023 at 12:22 AM.
Quote from sam_ay :
I've never had an icecream maker but tried it one time. It was something that you need to add salt and ice in the side compartment. It turned out better messy since the salt and ice combo created a slush and it took a while to actually become hard.

How is the Ninja compared to that?
How long does it take to make a pint jar and hope does it cool? If it's too much effort then it will only be used once in my household.
My limited understanding of ice cream machines and what you're talking about is this... There are 3 kinds of ice cream machines I know of:

* The salt(?) kind you talked about

* Something like this Ninja that just seems to blend stuff together to be like a sorbet consistency, but requires you to freeze after

* Ice cream maker with compressor - these ones are the ones that can actually mix and make something a bit cold (it might not be super frozen but I think it's the best option)

If you want more of a cold instant ice cream, a compressor based model seems to be the way to go. I personally ended up getting one myself from an auction type place, and am hoping to use it this week. Have to pickup some heavy cream and other ingredients for it first though

Edit- here's a reddit discussion on the ninja, if you're curious - https://www.reddit.com/r/icecream...with_tldr/
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04-10-2023 at 12:34 AM.
04-10-2023 at 12:34 AM.
Quote from NEW0 :
My limited understanding of ice cream machines and what you're talking about is this... There are 3 kinds of ice cream machines I know of:

* The salt(?) kind you talked about

* Something like this Ninja that just seems to blend stuff together to be like a sorbet consistency, but requires you to freeze after

* Ice cream maker with compressor - these ones are the ones that can actually mix and make something a bit cold (it might not be super frozen but I think it's the best option)

If you want more of a cold instant ice cream, a compressor based model seems to be the way to go. I personally ended up getting one myself from an auction type place, and am hoping to use it this week. Have to pickup some heavy cream and other ingredients for it first though

Edit- here's a reddit discussion on the ninja, if you're curious - https://www.reddit.com/r/icecream...with_tldr/

Thanks for the info.
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