How do you feel about making your own ice cream at home?? If you liked this video, you might like this Ninja Creami Review video as well: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dJqrqaxrZZTcm5M.html

@7heRedBaron

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking of getting one of the Ninja machines because they are available at Sam’s. But I live alone and would have to eat a pint of ice cream every night for several years to pay for that. So I started buying heavy cream and whipping it to whipped cream and then stirring in sweetened condensed milk with flavoring. It freezes into really good ice cream without any ice cream machine. But it doesn’t save any money because the cream is expensive. At least you know what’s not in it.

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah.. Definitely something to be said about controlling the ingredients! It's always fun to do it yourself, as well!

@Dogs538

2 жыл бұрын

Buy a Breville!!!!!!!!! Expensive but SO worth it

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dogs538 Been trying to get them to send one out for review. If anything, they certainly look the best! I love that stainless finish they have.

@coweclan893

Жыл бұрын

I think that capacity is actually a pro for the ninja creami. If there are multiple people, each person can have their own pint to their preference and dietary needs. Even with multiple pints in the freezer, due to the smaller capacity, it takes less space (is easier to fit 3 pint containers which stack than to fit the bulky 1.5qt freezer bowls). The small capacity is also fun for an ice cream bar because it is easy to make reasonable amounts of multiple flavors. Atypical frozen desserts are also a huge pro for the Creami. Sorbets, non-dairy, and keto “ice creams” do not freeze as well or freeze too hard with other options. Being able to easily and quickly spin any leftovers back to perfection is a huge benefit. Thanks!

Great information. I appreciate the fact that you addressed what you saw as the pros and cons of all three rather than applauding one. It really helped me figure out what my goal(s) is. I've always had to prep stuff a day in advance, so I didn't think about how that might be an issue for others. Thank you!

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Thanks for the kind words and the insight! It's always nice to be able to help people make a good, informed decision!

A review video doesn't get any better than this one. EXCELLENT and informative.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! Appreciate the kind words, Mystery.

What a great, clear, to the point review! Thank you!

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Thanks! Appreciate the kind words, Dragos!

I just found your content. This was the best, most comprehensive, most factual discussion on the ice cream machines I have found. I subscribed.

@JoesPhenomenal

10 ай бұрын

Thanks, Simone!

Thanks! I’m sold on the compressor type. Thanks for going through all 3!

@JoesPhenomenal

17 күн бұрын

Any time. Glad it was helpful

I really enjoy your reviews~

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Shania! 😁😁😁

Hi Joe, I really liked your opening that explains what you will show us and not favor any of the product but explain the features of them! And also your advice on to check some other videos from other content creators to make a wise decision after getting different opinions. I never heard that from any other creator, but I really appreciate the importance of that!

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

Hey, Thanks Serkan. I really appreciate that. Just trying to help people make a good decision for themselves.

Thank you. I've decided to save more for the compressor style.

@JoesPhenomenal

7 ай бұрын

Nice.... Always a plus to avoid having to plan too much.

Brother. Your reviews are so honest. I love it..... As a professional chef, planning is in my nature, so creami it is..... no waste make to order or as I need to consume. Lol 😅

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

Lol... I hear ya! Yeah, definitely if time and prep isn't an issue, that Creami is pretty great. Thanks for the support! It's tough to voice an opinion on here sometimes... People get triggered really easy these days.

Great comparison video. Thanks! New subscriber 👍

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you, Liz!

I've had a compression- based ice cream maker. Il Gelataio, for 30 years . It's been to South America and back. What I really like is that its removable bowl is stainless steel, not aluminum , and that you can add ingredients as it's churning, so you're able to tweak the flavorings, sweetness, etc. You can do that with the Cuisinart too, but if you use it in a warm place, the bowl can warm up too much before you're finished churning.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

Great insight, Paula! Thanks for the info! Definitely each machine type has it's pros and cons. We have a compressor machine and a Creami still in house, and I still go back and forth from time to time as to which method I prefer. Being able to tweak as you go really is a big deal though, like you said!

@zachsheffee8458

Жыл бұрын

Aluminum cools faster!

Great video and review, thank you so much!!!

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! You're welcome.

Thank You Great information Love your channel You the Man💪🏼

@JoesPhenomenal

3 ай бұрын

Thanks, Gordon. Appreciate it!

Great video! You did a great, fair job reviewing both products. I am a new subscriber now too.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Appreciate the support!

thanks the compressor based maker is the one I will get! many thanks

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

You got it!

I paid $300 for a Whynter compressor ice cream maker 7 years ago, and it's still going strong. I make keto ice cream 3 times a week, using stevia as the sweetener. The ice cream comes out as a thick milk shake consistency, so I eat some and freeze the rest. It freezes too hard in my freezer, so I bought a (third) small freezer just for ice cream and set the temp higher for perfect results. I use frozen berries in a lot of my recipes, which only takes about 20 minutes in the compressor ice cream machine. This also does require the use of a blender for the frozen berries. The machine generally takes about 45 minutes for recipe's that don't uses frozen ingredients. I lost 90 pounds over the last 7 years on a strict keto diet, but I am able to eat ice cream every day. It's not the cheapest way to go about it, especially considering I bought a special freezer for a additional $300 just for ice cream. It's worth it to me though, it's become a way of life.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

Heya Arnie. That idea for the second freezer at the higher temp is pure genius my friend! Good work! Also, some of the newer 4 door refrigerators have one section that can be specified as a freezer or refrigerator.. That can always be set different from the main freezer, so you can have 2 freezers at different temps in the same box.... Pretty nifty.

@goldfishy

19 күн бұрын

Do you mind sharing your keto ice cream recipe?

@arniespace

19 күн бұрын

@@goldfishy Sure, the base recipe is simple: A pint each of heavy cream and milk (whole milk is best). One egg, and two thirds of a cup of stevia. I make a lot of berry flavored ice cream so the recipe is as above but less milk to make room for the berries. I put about half the pint of milk in the blender along with frozen berries and get it as thick as I can. You can also cut the stevia to one third of a cup since berries are kind of sweet anyways. My new recipe is for chocolate, been developing this for a while now, and I think I got it down. I bought some unprocessed cacao, which is great, but UN-sweetened coco powder is good as well. The recipe: A pint each of heavy cream and milk, two eggs, a big pinch of salt, and I've gone as far as a whole cup of stevia, but two thirds of a cup for sure, and the coco powder. I put a couple of heaping scoops with a large spoon, or tablespoon. Adjust all of this to taste, but the extra egg and the salt did wonders for this one.

@arniespace

18 күн бұрын

@@goldfishy I should of mentioned that I always add most of the milk last. I dump the batter in the machine then fill it up to capacity by adding the milk. Also, frozen berries cut the time in half, 20 - 30 min for frozen ingredients, and up to an hour for room temp ingredients. I'm surprised that compressor ice cream makers are not a huge fad. Most people that come to my house did not know such a thing exists, and I've been doing it for years now. Hope you find my recipes useful.

Very informative, cheers!

@JoesPhenomenal

5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

This will be good info! Just learned of the Creami this morning on James Hoffmann's coffee channel. He found the frozen coffee lost much flavor but showed how to get it back +. Locus bean and guar gum got texture right then a little cherry syrup and dash of coco powder made the Creami nail coffee ice cream. Want to see pressure cooker bread. Sounds bad but looks good.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

The bread comes out nice.. We have recipes for both of those on our channel, too... Didn't have to use anything special to get the texture right though... I just added extra egg yolks and used oatmilk. Came out really good.

that is crazy! thank you for the heads up on the ninja i was not aware of that very informative video thank you. on a random note can you look into the Nama juice 2 processor? if you look up that kitchen gadget...reviews are ppl that are sponsor from the product :(

great overview!

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Zybba!!

I bought the Cuisinart ice cream maker last summer because our kids love having frozen sorbets and ice creams. I did tons of research and didn’t want to pay $1000+ for a Breville compressor style machine. My Cuisinart model is different than the one you tried, but we didn’t like that you had to pack the semi-frozen base and store in the freezer for about 2 hours. IMO, the Cuisinart and the Ninja have to be pre-planned or tack on extra time for a 2 hour freezer nap. My husband and I are going to get the Ivation and give it a shot! If I had known that I could buy a comparable compressor style for about the same amount as the frozen bucket style I would have. Thank you for sharing your reviews!

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

No Problem! That sort of a new thing. Those compressor machines have always been 500 or so on the low end up to around 900 on some of the more high end brands.... Must have been a lot of advancements in the making-of-the-ice cream-business!

I have a 2 qt Cuisinart, the price point, size of machine and not having to make ahead made it a win for us. We thought about getting an extra bowl to freeze but never had a need. We love getting the Dole Whip flavors, our favorite, they come out with a thick consistency without having to freeze, fyi. Other ice creams, about an hour in the freezer. I am pretty happy with it.

I have a Ninja Creami and it is one of my best purchases ever! I can easily make *healthful* delicious treats. I have several pints of various varieties in the freezer and can just get one out and spin it. I make incredible ice creams, sorbets, and froyos and know exactly what is in them. Sooooo glad I bought it!!

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds great! For someone like you that stays on top of prep, this is a fantasic value. Thanks so much for your input!!

@mistiinseattle

Жыл бұрын

@@JoesPhenomenal well it takes only about 5 minutes to make a pint lol

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

@@mistiinseattle very true.. Plus 24 hours of freezing... I'm not knocking the thing though.. That was more trying to look at it from different angles. The finished product is fantastic.

@janbarriault4494

Жыл бұрын

i ordered Creami last night!! the pre planning for all of them, is having ingredients in the pantry!! lol ! most difficult part is waiting for machine to arrive!! 😅

@mistiinseattle

Жыл бұрын

@@JoesPhenomenal lol you only have to wait the first time. I have 13 Creami pints so always have several in the freezer ready to go. All ice cream *does* take a *little bit* of preparation 😁

All ice cream that is made commercially comes out of the batch freezer with a consistency of soft serve. They all need to be put in a freezer afterwards for the harder consistency we all know as hard ice cream. So the Ivation is more like how real ice cream is made.

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

Yessir!

Thanks Joe.

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

You got it, Mike!!

Thank you for your honest review! I have been thinking about purchasing the Cuisinart ice cream maker for some time. However, since watching your review, I'm now leaning towards the Invation ice cream maker. I'd rather spend a little more money to save space in my freezer plus decreasing freezing time. That's a huge plus for me.

@JoesPhenomenal

3 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Either way, they all still get you that sweet, creamy goodness!

Awesome, thanks!

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

Any time! 😁

Thank you for the info.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

You got it!

The issue I have with freezable or compressor machines is getting all the ice cream out without it melting. Once it melts, you lose the smoothness that is the whole point of constant churning. Probably better if you are using it all in one go. The other thing is that you can only do one flavour at a time. If you have a Ninja (I don't) is that you can prep different flavours and it only takes a few minutes for the machine to work them.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

Very true. With the compressor machine, I usually get the ice cream out of it right after it finishes, otherwise it hardens and tough to get it off the sides of the container since that metal is so cold.

✅ Great research and info. Thanks for sharing.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

Any time, Bill! Happy to help!

Ninja hands down! I’m madly in love with mine! Those oldie ice cream makers are out bcuz I had one and found it to be a nightmare. The ice cream freezes to the walls of the bowl and jams the turner. And sometimes it never forms to ice cream. It’s just a drag and not worth bothering with anymore since Ninja changed the game of home ice cream making. Made me some stark delicious strawberry ice cream today! Best ice cream I ever had in my life! And it was keto ice cream to boot! Ice cream comes out the best with raw eggs. The Ninja is worth the money in my opinion.

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

Yep! It's all about personal preferences for sure.. I like it. It's a cool machine and is hard to beat as long as you plan ahead and make sure you have frozen pints done and stored in your freezer.... Super similar to a Pacojet without the astronomical price.

@BBB-rd2qi

2 жыл бұрын

Does the Ninji breakdown the ice crystals that form while freezing the base? I make mostly Gelato and it doesn’t taste right if it’s not super smooth.

@HappyBeeTV-BeeHappy

2 жыл бұрын

@@BBB-rd2qi Don’t worry. Ninja got it covered! I just discovered recently the magic that raw eggs do to ice cream when processed from frozen. It blew me away! I’ll never make ice cream without eggs again!

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah.. It does a nice job with that. If there are crystals on top, they get blended right into it.

@BBB-rd2qi

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoesPhenomenal - Thank you! Your answer and your video is very helpful.

Since you need a blender for sorbet anyway with the two machines and the Ninja Creami can only process two fruits in whole, you could throw the fruits in a blender for the Ninja Creami as well and thus the cons about using a blender would cancel out ^^

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

True story.... Sorbets come out really great just using the Blender if your starting with frozen fruit and you don't over blend it. If you do it just right, you don't even need to refreeze it for very much time at all. Excellent point, Kaz.

Thank you so much for this, I can finally make a decision haha

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome Greg! Happy to help.

THANK YOU!!

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Hope it helped you out!

Great content! Love the Sweet! and Dude! in lieu of Pros & Cons!! P.S. Dude, Where's my Car?

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

Lol, Thanks! Glad ya got a chuckle out of it. P.S. Where's your car, dude?

Great info, only other thing that would have been helpful to add in is to compare noise levels between machines.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

Shoot... Coulda done that... For the record, the Creami is by far the loudest.... The Compressir machine is about half of that, and the frozen bowl one is the quietest.

Thanks 4 the information comparison- I like the ivation compressor _ larger capacity than ninja & no need for 24 hour prep time. No need to fill freezer with frozen containers at the ready

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Happy to help. That's the one we ended up keeping... Made some chocolate peanut butter ice cream with whey protein powder in it last night actually.. Less guilt. Haha.

@asmABC123

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoesPhenomenal b4 ice cream makers & protein powders/drinks were so everyday- I remember mixing slimfast powder in2 my wendy’s frosty 2 make a healthier treat 😜_ early 80’s

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! Slim fast frosties! I remmeber people doing those. They did those with Ensure, too!

@nw6866

Жыл бұрын

@@JoesPhenomenal Gonna try it with Keto Chow.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

@@nw6866 That's a great idea! Let me know how that turns out!

Thanks, nice video. Can't say I like "punch" noise though. Look forward to more content.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert! I'll try to control myself on the sound fx a little... I get a little nutty on that sometimes.

I bought the freezer bowl machine for my kitchenaid on sale for around $75. Now I want the ninja creami to stir up the left overs!

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

Well, that's great idea.

Hey Joe! Okay I’ve watched a bunch of your videos. From this one I thought the Ivation was the one you liked best. I liked that you didn’t have to pre freeze, and that the Ivation texture is better, and that the Ninja is prone to breaking with other fruit (that really put me off). But I think you filmed this before you got the deluxe so now I’m curious on your preference now. A lot of your newer videos seem to use the Deluxe Ninja Creami. Can you share your current preferences now? Hoping to buy one today with the Amazon sale happening

@JoesPhenomenal

8 ай бұрын

Hi! Thanks for checking out my videos. It's much appreciated. I wasn't a big fan of the time commitment that was involved with the Ninja Creami at first, but the resulting ice cream really is pretty fantastic. Also it depends on the firmness that you like. The churning type machines can't really get it much harder than soft serve ice cream, which is great too.. And you can always freeze up the finished stuff a little more, but the texture you get from the Creami is just perfect. I tend to make a bunch at a time so there is always ice cream in the freezer that's ready to go in the machine. That takes care of the waiting part. Certain fruits aren't good for sorbet and Sherbet in the machine since they freeze hard, but I still use them. I just try to be a little more careful and let them thaw a little before processing, or I mix them with stuff to keep them from freezing too hard.... That's easy with the Sherbets since they always have a little milk in them.

4:55 love the shoes

@JoesPhenomenal

9 ай бұрын

Lol thanks!

I have been making homemade ice cream for decades. My first two ice cream makers were White Mountain 4 quart electric ice cream makers. They were perfect for my needs at the time because I had a large family and a large freezer and was making large batches of vanilla or French Vanilla. Family members would add chocolate, fruit, nuts, cookies, candy, or any flavoring of their choice. When my family size shrank, I received my third ice cream maker as a gift. It was similar to the Cuisinart freezer bowl ice cream maker in your video. It worked well for making small batches. This week, I purchased the Ninja Creami ice cream maker that you reviewed. It is my fourth ice cream maker. I am hoping it will help me make better textured low-sugar ice cream that will be more compatible with my diabetic diet. Your review of the compression type ice cream maker was very useful. I have never owned or used one because it has been out of my price range. However, if my new Ninja Creami does not meet my needs, I may try one in the distant future. Thank you for your video.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Looks like you have a lot of experience with making your own treats! That Creami is a nice machine too... Just different. I think you're gonna like it. It produces really fluffy, airy results!

@exchangestudent2

Жыл бұрын

Let us know how you like the Creami!

@Narsuitus

Жыл бұрын

@@exchangestudent2 I love using my Ninja Cremi for making ice cream, sherbet, sorbet, gelato, and milk shakes. I have eight 1-pint containers but my freezer can only hold five at a time. I really enjoy using my Ninja for making 1-pint test samples of new flavors or new procedures. However, since I also love the texture and consistency of ice cream produced in my 2-quart Cuisinart ice cream maker, I now have the Cuisinart and the Ninja working side by side on my kitchen counter. I first churn and freeze my frozen desserts in the Cuisinart ice cream maker and then later churn the frozen dessert in the Ninja when I am ready to eat it.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

Hey.. That's a good idea! We use the Creami for "future dessert" and whne we want it right away, we just make it in the compressor machine.

I have a Kitchen Aid stand mixer, so I just bought the ice cream maker attachment. You freeze the bowl, just like the Cuisinart, but I can use the machine as a stand mixer too.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

That's the best part of the KitchenAid mixers..... they're so versitile!

You can get extra containers for the creami, so its not too bad prepping a few of them. The recipes can be really simple so its not a lot of work. They have a new model that has slightly larger containers and can do stuff like margaritas, but it costs more.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

Very true! I have serveral videos up for the new Creami, also... I'm a fan.

@surrealchemist

Жыл бұрын

@@JoesPhenomenal Oh I didn’t realize! I got your vid suggested while I am waiting for a refurbished creami to be delivered. I bought my mom one and we enjoyed it while I was visiting so it was a good test ride and I had to get my own.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

@@surrealchemist Yessir! I have 2 now, haha... And 2 compressor ice cream machines, too... It's getting crowded around here!

Terrific no-nonsense video. Fair and to the point. Meanwhile: Have you ever made ice cream with liquid nitrogen and your kitchen aid? It's said to make the smoothest ice cream possible but I've not yet dare ventured in that direction.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! You know... It's funny you say that, because I've always thought that would be a cool video to try out.... Would probably get viewed a lot too... Unless I accidently get Hydrogen and Hindenburg my house... haha.

We just replaced our freezer bowl model (the same cuisinart!) with the ninja. We like that we can do different flavors for the same night and have variety. The other ones take so long to churn that you really can only make one flavor a night.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

That right there is an EXCELLENT point. When I record ice cream videos for the creami, I can do a couple of videos back to back (the first half of them anyways) and then just get to doing partial edits without having to wait. Both types of machines definitely have their pros and cons though.

great information

@JoesPhenomenal

8 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Would you still recommend the compressor-based maker for making protein ice cream? All the fitness folks use creami machines, and I’m curious as to why they’re ignoring the compressor one (especially now that the creami deluxe costs about the same). Great video with lots of helpful info, thank you so much!

@JoesPhenomenal

6 ай бұрын

You're welcome! I like the creami better for the finished product and texture... It's just really nice, but it can be a pain in the neck for people without a lot of freezer space or people that just don't want to have to wait a day. The compressors make it really nice, if you like soft serve consistency... And you can have finished ice cream in about an hour too. I use em both from time time to, although I do use the Creami more often.

@MrDAZ3197

6 ай бұрын

@JoesPhenomenal thank you for responding so quickly! This is actually really helpful, as I don’t have a full-sized fridge/freezer. I may go with the compressor for that fact alone. I will follow your advice and put the finished product into the freezer for a bit to firm up if needed. Take care!

@JoesPhenomenal

6 ай бұрын

@MrDAZ3197 any time!

You just made me buy the ninja cream I deluxe 😂 . Im on my own but I consume a lot of ice cream , I’ll save in the long run

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

Definitely... It's nice that you cna really pick your ingredients. I like to make sugar free stuff in it, and it ends up coming out way better than the comparable stuff in the store.

How about noise levels, are they different? I've heard that the Ninja is fairly loud? I live in an apartment with fairly thin walls, so not sure if it's appropriate for that?

When I make sorbets or sherbets I always pre use a blender to avoid the maker from having to work hard on it, and haven't had a issue, regardless of the fruit, and I use all types, pre frozen, fresh, whatever I have at hand. The bonus is the texture is always perfect by doing it this way as well.

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

Good call and great tip... That works great for all 3 machine types too.... Well, the Creami not as much, but it sure does eliminate having to be careful with fruit selection on that thing.

@EvilLeprechuan

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoesPhenomenal Wifes favorite is strawberry ice-cream, using pre-frozen strawberries cuts down a bit on the freezing afterwards to get the right consistency. Though she likes a bit of a swirl effect, so I make a pint strawberry ice cream, and one of plain Vanilla and while it has that soft serve consistency give it a hand mix with a wooden spoon to get that marble/ribbon effect. Same technique works great for peanut butter and chocolate ice cream our kids and grand kid likes. The extra step in do the ribbon/marbling style takes less than a minute to do because of that soft serve form it has at the end.

@EvilLeprechuan

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoesPhenomenal P.s. having a family mixed of diabetics and non diabetics makes these a must have for us due to not using any sugar, in example stevia is twice as sweet too most of us, so using less in volume in comparison, and everyone can enjoy them.

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds fantastic! I'm more of a sour guy... Looove... Lemon sorbet... If you gotta make that face when you want itz then all is right in the world.

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

Yep... Making your own is awesome. Have you ever tried using Monkfruit sweetener instead of the stevia? The aftertaste thta you get with stevia sometimes is non existent with that stuff.

I have both a cuisinart and a ninja - and use them for different purposes. I find custard based ice creams are better in the cuisinart, but I appreciate using the ninja for straight fruit sorbets with no other ingredients (mostly canned in their own juice seems to work for me and I have had good results with frozen and then thawed fruit as well). For your sorbet in the cuisinart were you adding additional ingredients?

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

For the cuisinart sorbet, I blended the fruit, sweetener, and a little bit of lime juice, and that's about it. I love that about sorbets.

Nice video. Do the compressors make creamier ice cream?

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

Heya, Steve. Well, that kinda depends on the ingredients... But the churning motion definitely makes it lighter as it adds more air in. The trick is that if you plan on hardening it up extra in the freezer, you need to get it as firm as you can in the ice cream maker, then carfully transfer to a container quickly and get it into the coldest part of the freezer before you lose the air that got churned in.... Think Souffle to get an idea. You know what though? That Creami has really grown on me a bit since I reviewed it though... It takes by for the longest, but the results are really great.. In fact, I am editing a follow up review right now on that.

I use frozen fruit and blender to make smoothies first, then put them in the freezing blow machine, the result is pretty good 😅

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

That works.... I used to do that all the time! If it's a sorbet or something, you'd have to blend it anyways with most machines.... Might as well do two birds!

Keep making ice cream. 😍

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

OK! I need to quit eating it so much though... Haha

as a professional ice cream maker I definitely recommend the compressor type machine as the best. the ninja creami is a lame imitation of a pacojet. and the pre freeze bowl type isn't strong enough. and any ice cream is made soft and then set harder in the blast freezer so that's not even a factor.

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your great insight, Maurice! I agree with ya... My go to is definitely the compressor machine. I understand why people like the Ninja Creami, though, but I feel like it's going to be limited a lot by what ingredients will work in it (without damaging it). I know those Pacojets can power through just about anything and make it all buttery smooth. Wouldn't mind playing around with one of those for a while.

@dylan-nguyen

2 жыл бұрын

Tbh for home use I think the Ninja Creami is way better You can pre-freeze a bunch of pints then just take em out and spin em when you want ice cream At home.. I don’t really wanna make it.. then wait 2hrs to eat it And if you left it overnight it becomes hard as regular store bought ice cream So then I might as well have bought some fancy store bought With the Creami I can re-spin them and make it nice and soft 👌 But yes hopefully the motor lasts that’s the only concern. But I’ve had my ninja blender going strong for 5+ years now

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

That Creami is definitely an interesting machine.... I don't think you'll have any motor issues, really... People complain about ninja products and durability a lot, but I haven't had too many problems really at all with them.

I have one of those put the mixer bowl in the freezer first rigs. I’m interested in the compressor types but would like to know.. Is it timed so I can ignore it in another room? If not then the second question is irrelevant. If it stops churning will it freeze the paddle solid in the ice cream?

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

It had a timer on it that you can run unattended. If you're not there when it gets done, it leaves the compressor on for a while to keep it cold. It doesn't freeze hard enough for the paddle to get frozen in there, so it's ok in that regard.

Thank you, you answered my question! I have an ice cream bowl attachment for my KitchenAid mixer, but I was wondering if there was an ice cream maker that did not need to have the bowl frozen. QUESTION: I use coconut milk & coconut cream in my recipes - will my recipes work with the Ivation? Thanks for your reply.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome. Those should work fine in there. How's the fst content on those? More fat will produce creamier results, but even the lowfat stuff is pretty good.

You don’t necessarily have to use a blender to chop your fruits for the ice cream you can use a potato masher. It works pretty well.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

Good call. Didn't think of that. I'd probably still use the blender for sorbets though... Love your idea though. Thanks for that.

I just bought the Cuisinart ice cream maker and there are absolutely no flaws with it when I made the cookies and cream ice cream. Highly suggested to buy for people who are considering it.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

You had me at cookies. Haha!

@Orbiter5

Жыл бұрын

@@JoesPhenomenal same as oreo ice cream

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

@@Orbiter5 even better! Haha.

@rieskafebriana7163

Жыл бұрын

@@JoesPhenomenal but you can also make this one with Ninja Creami, right? Or we can just add it after the ice cream is done, and put the cookies then press the mix-in button on it

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

Yep... You can do it either way. For the cookies and cream, the cookies as a mix in is better than just making it all at once, as far as the creami is concerned, imo.

I have a Cuisinart and just never understood why it was going round and round and what that accomplished. I think the Ninja will be the right one for me. I do not mind planning ahead or seen conversely, delayed gratification.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

If you don't mind the wait, it's easily the best finished Ice Cream.... Unless you're a soft serve kinda person.

I have the type you have to store in the freezer. Only I never remember to do so, and don’t have the space. I am going to try putting it in the freezer inside a bag of ice, and put a bag of ice inside the canister for a few hours to see if it can get cold enough to make ice cream without chilling the canister for 24 hours.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

The ones with the freezer bowls actually have a kind of gel in them... A little harder to freeze those, but your idea might still get it done... Faster, anyway.

230 sounds great for such a great machine.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

Those compressor machines used to be sooo expensive... Just a couple of years ago, you couldn't get one under $600.

Great video! Question. Can you use compressor machine with only almond milk for example (not heavy cream or coconut milk?) Thx The prices vary HUGELY. Can get the cuisinart for just over 60 dollars. Ninja creamy is like 250 dollars.

@JoesPhenomenal

10 ай бұрын

Yes... You can use the almond milk... It won't be as creamy if it's a lower fat variant but it works out nice.

Hey, i know this has been a while but i've just come across this. I've got a version of the compressor based machine, and it works great, but it does still take almost an hour to get the ice cream (more if you're not making simple recipes, but that's the same for all of them i guess) and then even after the hour I find i need to freeze it another 2 or so hours, so definitely not instant. I've been eyeing the ninja creami now, since, even though you need to freeze it first, theoretically you can make a huge batch of your favorite ice cream and then whenever you want it you just whip it up. the question i have is, given a simple vanilla base for instance, how's the texture going to be on the creami vs the compressor based one that churns?

@JoesPhenomenal

7 ай бұрын

Hi! Thanks for watching. The texture you get from the creami is going to be almost exactly like store bought ice cream. It's pretty fantastic. On the compressor machines, they can really do that, since the paddle would get stuck if it gets too thick. At best, those will give you soft serve texture (which can still be awesome if you like soft serve). You can leave those in the machine and pull out the paddle and it will harden up a little more, or it can go into the freezer for firmer texture, but it can over harden pretty easy unless you add ingreients like guar gum that help keep that from happening. I still like the creami better myself, though.... but the compressor versions are really great if you want something quickly. If you use cold ingredients, you can get your ice cream in around 40 minutes with those.

How about a video comparing non-traditional methods for making ice cream? Ex. I have a Champion juicer that can make sorbet out of frozen ingredients I plan to make up an ice cube tray of mixed up base to see how it plays out. Thanks for comparing the latest tech!

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea. Will see about doing that. I've done the ice cube tray before and that's pretty effective. Thanks!

@sunflower2499

2 жыл бұрын

Get out! I had no idea my Champion could do that!!

My ninja took longer than a minute, like u mention in your video, took many res pins ant 4 minutes each res pin super loud ,icy on the side of the pints, and my ninja broke after six months and when I did a search others lids broke too, I’m trying the cuisnart ice cream now.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

Yeah... Difinitely one of my concerns on that thing. The one in our studio is still working fine, but at times, it defintely feels like it's trying a little too hard. I've been messing around a lot with recipes for it to try to make it easier on the thing. Since we don't do anything with sugar here on the channel, we have to be careful about those pints freezing too hard. Our compressor machines are a lot more "just throw the stuff in there and hit the button" kind of deals, but they do require a little freezing at the end to get them harder than soft serve for obvious reasons.... It's just about finding that balance as to how much extra freezing you need before over hardening.

@missyleng

Жыл бұрын

@@JoesPhenomenal means a lot your reply, thank you so much

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

Any time Missy! Love being able to help!

Don’t forget to use guargum powder to avoid ice crystals and it thickens ur ice cream which is even better for texture.

The more I watch these, the more I will just buy icream.

@JoesPhenomenal

20 күн бұрын

Yeah... It's not for everyone... You get great results and can control what's in it, but you can buy it in like 5 minutes at the grocery. I don't mind it, but at first, I stuggled with the value too, because of the time involved.

after a time you could buy and extra bowl for the cusinart....yes added expense but....

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

Ya know... With that thing, I just kinda made the cream, transferred it out of there, cleaned it up, and stuck it back in the freezer... No problem.

dude the ninja is the best. u basically add all ur stuff to those small pints. and when ur ready for ice cream, sorbet, or milkshake. just pop one out the freezer and a few minutes of mixing and stuff ur good. the fact u can do simple stuff like a can of pineapple chunks or just smashed bananas... like its crazy. as well as do milkshakes.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

Yeah.... It's a good machine. I didn't care for it at first, but it grew on me quick. The finished ice cream out of that thing is fantastic.

I was looking at the cusinart like yours vs their compressor version (for me would be better than ninja creamy if already have a blender why get the ninja?) Price at Ollies if there still they have referbished cuisinart icecream maker for $19.99.

Considering the Breville I wanted was 500, I think 200 something is a nice balance.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

In the compressor machine? Yeah.. they've come down a lot. Ivation is supposed to be sending over a new, larger unit for review... So curious to see how that one is different, and what it retails at. It's supposed to be able to freeze harder as well, so that's interesting.

At least with the Ninja, your ice cream is made faster. The prep is something you would just get used to.

@JoesPhenomenal

Ай бұрын

Very true... It's my preferred machine. Better results on the ice cream Imo, too.

Thanks Joe. What are your thoughts on cleaning the Ninja Creami blade stem that comes down into the ingredients and goes back inside the housing (except for the portion that remains visible) Do you see that as a hygiene issue?

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

Heya, Lorina. The shaft has a sealed rubber grommet at the top where it slides into the machine. That's supposed to keep any contaminates from getting inside of it. Hard to verify something like that without using it for several months and then taking the whole machine apart to inspect it to see if it's doing the job. As far as just trying to clean it anyway, there isn't really a way to do it, so we kinda have to take Ninja's word for it on that.

@Lorgayle1

Жыл бұрын

@@JoesPhenomenal That sounds pretty good to me. Thanks for getting back to me.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

@@Lorgayle1 Any time!

Regarding Joe's comment about only using fruit in syrup. I've never used fruit in water but fruit in natural juice is no problem with sorbet setting.

@JoesPhenomenal

4 ай бұрын

Yep... Agree.... It's the ones that are packed in water that end up causing issues.... In that case, I just drain that water out, and it seems to go fine.

Ninja you didn't mention the Re Spin that has to be done 2-3 times to make creamy ice cream. It's loud too.

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah... Good points, Claudia. Definitely a loud little machine! I didn't have to Re spin toooo much.... The gelatos seemed to need a few for me though.

Great video. How would these compare when you use non-dairy options like Almond milk?

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Well it depends on the fat content... The lower you get with fat, theess smooth its going to end up and the more icy it gets. Fat doesn't freeze super solid.. The store bought stuff has the same issues, but they add a bunch of stuff to try to combat that. You can definitely do the non dairy stuff though... I just wouldn't let it freeze too solid... Maybe a little harder than soft serve and it should be really tasty, IMO.

@craftytinas

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoesPhenomenal perfect as I prefer it as soft serve anyway. Thank you. My Ice cream loving milk allergy self thanks you.

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

@@craftytinas no problem! Is it the lactose that you have trouble with?

@craftytinas

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoesPhenomenal it is an allergy.

@craftytinas

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoesPhenomenal my plan is non-dairy ice cream and sorbet. Would you still recommend the compressor one for these options?

I like your house !

@JoesPhenomenal

2 ай бұрын

Thanks!

We always packed our ice cream for a couple hours after the paddle stopped. Wrap it in a good thick blanket or towels to finish setting up. The freezer will make it too hard.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

Hey.. That's a great tip. We are testing a new ivation machine right now, it it somehow gets the ice cream a lot closer to a regular scoop right in the machine. Surprisingly close, actually. I like that blanket idea a lot though.

@AngelaKSellsHomes

Жыл бұрын

@@JoesPhenomenal I think that is the one I'm going to get after watching your review! Thank you

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

I would like to know how a ninja blender would work against the creami to make ice cream. What happens if instead of freezing the ice cream in the pint containers and froze them in ice cubes and then blended them up in a ninja, would there be similar results?

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

The Creami would make it a little fluffier since the blades in it are designed specifically for that. However, with the blender you can either freeze the contents into cubes, and then put them in the blender and just pulse them a few times, or you can blend the ingredients, and freeze the whole thing, being sure to check it every so often and stir. Also, if you're doing sorbet, you can always just start with frozen fruit, blend in a little juice keeping it really thick and mostly frozen like a smoothie, and then throw it in the freezer for a couple of hours, stirring occasionally and that will work... He have a bunch of stuff in our desserts playlist on the channel that is done strictly with a blender also if you wanna check that out. We used a Ninja Foodi Power Blender with the smoothie bowl attachment.

@shannonbrice8012

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoesPhenomenal Thank you so very much, for your input, it is greatly appreciated.

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

@@shannonbrice8012 any time!

DUDE for the Ninja you forgot to add that this thing is LOUD VERY LOUD

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

Damn... I forgot to mention that. It was in my notes too.

@peaceful3250

Жыл бұрын

It's loud but I don't consider it unacceptably so.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

Yeah.. I feel the same. Noise has never really bothered me though.

@RavagHer

Жыл бұрын

true but its only on for like at best under 8 minutes total. thats if u mix or spin for a second time or two. at most its just 3 minutes. throw on some headphones

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

The respins are way more quiet too.... I guess the noise issue can be a problem for people with sensitive ears quite a bit... Doesn't really bother me much though.

Hey, why not show the KitchenAid stand mixer ice cream attachment? Or their shaved ice attachment? Great reviews here as always. Thank you!

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, JW! Glad you like em. I'm definitely needing to pick those attachment up... For, you know.... "research" haha.

@brendadepaula4225

Жыл бұрын

It sucks. I had it and threw away. Liquid kept leaking from the attachment

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

@@brendadepaula4225 eww... Catastrophe averted! That's surprising. Those kitchen aid attachments are usually pretty good.

@brendadepaula4225

Жыл бұрын

@@JoesPhenomenal yep. It was like the blue gel/liquid that freezes. Idk. It happened a few times

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

@@brendadepaula4225 ugh... Got a feeling that's not supposed to come out. Haha

Joe, I use Splenda and vegetable glycerine (to control freezing) to make ice cream. It works well with my Cuisinart; would that work with the Creami?

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

In the case of the creami, you want those pints to freeze pretty solid... not sure how well that would work in it... probably awesome on the Cuisinart though. Does that get it pretty firm?

@randefriedman7307

Жыл бұрын

@@JoesPhenomenal it gets like soft-serve in the Cuisinart. It's a fine balance with the glycerine

@randefriedman7307

Жыл бұрын

I also use almond milk or water and flavorings

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

I bet! Definitely you won't need to use that on a creami. It relys on the mix getting pretty solid.

How about doing one on the best (cheapest) ice cream maker for the normal people that can't afford these expensive ones? Let me know if you do please.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

About the cheapest you want to go on a machine like that is something similar to that Cuisinart machine that used the frozen bowl. You can get similar models to it on Amazon for 50 to 70 bucks or so. Anything lower than that style just starts becoming sort of a pain in the butt.

Hi. I've seen pictures and read reviews of how some experience the blade of the Ninja Creami cutting the plastic of the pint tub. Has this happened with your Creami or is there a reason this could of happen? like misuse of product or something? I trying to figure which to get for long term use. A compressor or a creami.

@JoesPhenomenal

4 ай бұрын

I have both types... I used the Creami mostly though. The texture comes out better for me.... The compressor machines are better for soft serve though. As far as the plastic shavings go, that happens when the blade hits the inside of the creami pint container while it's in operation. That happens if the shaft bends... That cna happen for a few reasons. If you use a lot of waterybatuff in there, the water will freeze a lot harder, and the machine doesn't handle it very well when it gets that way. You can help that by letting that kind of stuff thaw on the counter for a few mins before fore processing. Also, if you freeze the pint on an angle, it won't freeze flat. If the surface isn't flat when the blade comes down, it cna force it to the side a little, and that's enough to push the blade into the side of the pint as well. I pwrsoannly haven't had problems with that yet, and I use it quite a bit for KZread recipe videos.

@i3abikay

4 ай бұрын

@@JoesPhenomenal Thank you for the tips. I'll keep them in mind when I decide to get it.

@JoesPhenomenal

4 ай бұрын

@i3abikay any time!

Ivation for the win

How long can you store this type of ice cream in the freezer?

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

It depends.. If you're making stuff for the Ninja Creami, those pints are basically about 4 scoops. You would just leave those in the freezer indefinitely until you want them, and you'd probably just eat the whole thing when you process it in the machine. The stuff out of the compressor machines will tend to harden way up if you leave it in the freezer too long, so with those types of machines, I would probably kinda just make them when you want them, if you know wat I mean....either that or you'd have to soften them up by letting them sit out of the freezer, or pop them in the microwave at low power for about 30 seconds or so.

Get a Breville, it has a compressor so it you don't have to precool your cream mixter

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with ya! For this comparison, I was focused more on the 3 main technologies and had to grab something in a similar price range. Breville products are super nice though. Well worth the money... at least the ones I've used, anyway!

❤❤❤❤

Ice cream ice cream PLEASE!

A freezer bowl takes up too much space in my freezer. Donated it.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

It does! I'm lucky to had a really big freezer.

Cant seem to find the Ivation Ivaicecrem36 here in australia

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

Even over here, I've only seen the Ivation products through Amazon. They might be exclusive to there. I'm pretty sure that Whynter makes the Ivation branded machines, though... That was the brand we were originally going to order. Here goes a link to that one if you want to see: amzn.to/3KZz2Ud. Or for something more widely available, here is the competing Cuisinart machine: amzn.to/36tjQzu. All 3 of those should have very similar performance. Hope that helps ya out!

@peteranthony8523

2 жыл бұрын

@@JoesPhenomenal thank you

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

@@peteranthony8523 no problem!

If you don't eat all the ice cream made in the compressor maker, can you put in the freezer and and just bring it out the next day and it will be the same as having a container of store bought ice cream in the freezer? Or would it need to be reprocessed or something?

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

Heya Angie. On fresh made stuff like that, you would need to let the leftovers sit out for about 10 minutes to soften, or you can use the defrost function on your microwave for maybe 20 seconds or so. It will freeze up harder than store bought stuff. Those things have additives in them to keep them from freezing too solid.

@angierosales1606

Жыл бұрын

@@JoesPhenomenal good to know, thank you! I think I'll go with the ninja 😉

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

@@angierosales1606 Let me know how you like it! Also, be sure to check the manual.... If you make sorbets with it, you have to steer away from fruits that freeze super hard.

Where should I store the bowl?

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

I used to just keep in in the freezer so it would always be ready.... Had to take mine out though, since I have a bunch of Creami Pints taking up space now. I'm lucky though... Have a good sized freezer.

If you want same day you can use frozen fruit with ice cold water. Will freeze in about 5 hours

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

Awesome tip! The ni ja creami doesn't doo will with water frozen stuff, unfortunately... Might freeze too hard for it.

@smoll.miniatures

Жыл бұрын

@@JoesPhenomenal Not true! Especially when it’s surrounding fruit. I’ve processed pure cucumber juice in the creami over 20 times and it’s fine. It tells you not to process water as a precaution. It works fine. Live a little! Ps I work in a 3 star restaurant in England and also own a pako junior.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

@@smoll.miniatures I hear ya... But I have to be careful about that stuff on KZread.. I'm jealous about your Paco!

I love & having that NINJA & F*n LOVE IT ...better an all of them ✌👌🤘

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

It's definitely a cool machine. If you have ever heard of something called a Pacojet, it's a very similar machine... Except without the $5000 price tag.

@BlkMagickGaia3

2 жыл бұрын

You've had all of them ?

@SFBenjaminK

2 жыл бұрын

@@BlkMagickGaia3 Yes compared to other brands as a single one from the reviews here or there they not super happy with it.. BUT , from the reviews and rating I saw everywhere everyone loves this, or you can pay $1000s of dollars for similar machines might be better than this machine , if you have a deep pocket or u just playing stupid

@JoesPhenomenal

2 жыл бұрын

@@BlkMagickGaia3 yeah... Unfortunately for me, I have to buy all this stuff so I can review it... But fortunate for other people if it helps them maybe save some money.... It's fun though.

The problem I am having right now is that I lost the recipe book and the photos. Anyone know where I can get extra copies of the recipe book for the ivation ice cream maker?

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

I can see if I can scrounge mine up. if so, I can scan it and email it to you.

@namelessunknown4974

Жыл бұрын

@@JoesPhenomenal thanks I looked through the internet and could not find a digital version

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

No problem... Drop me an email and I'll send it to you. You can find that over on my about page.

Ninja Creami because no soft serve.

@JoesPhenomenal

Жыл бұрын

Yeah... I like soft serve, but not as much as regular textured ice cream... Unless it's DQ. DQ is different somehow. 😀