These 14 holiday Ninja Creami and Ninja Slushi recipes turn your countertop machines into a Christmas dessert bar and frozen drink station. Scoop peppermint bark ice cream and gingerbread ice cream from the Creami, then pour cranberry slushies, eggnog milkshakes and frozen cocktails from the Slushi.
Here is why these two machines are perfect for holiday entertaining:
- Make-ahead friendly. Creami pints freeze for 24 hours, so you can prep dessert days before the party.
- Hands-off serving. The Slushi keeps a full vessel frozen and ready, so guests can pour their own refills.
- Something for everyone. Kid-friendly mocktails and milkshakes sit right next to grown-up frozen cocktails.
- No oven required. Your oven stays free for the ham, cookies and casseroles.
Every recipe below links to the full, tested recipe on Fork To Spoon.
Ninja Creami Holiday Ice Creams & Gelatos
1. Easy Ninja Creami Peppermint Bark Ice Cream
Creamy vanilla ice cream packed with chocolate chunks and crunchy peppermint pieces. Peppermint coffee creamer is the shortcut that makes it taste like the holidays with almost no effort.
Get the recipe: Easy Ninja Creami Peppermint Bark Ice Cream
2. Ninja Creami Gingerbread Ice Cream
Warm gingerbread spice in a smooth, scoopable pint. Fold in gingerbread cookie chunks, toasted pecans or a caramel swirl, and serve it alongside your gingerbread house decorating.
Get the recipe: Ninja Creami Gingerbread Ice Cream
Prefer gelato? Use the Gelato setting with our Easy Ninja Creami Vanilla Gelato as your base and fold in crushed gingersnaps for a gingerbread-style gelato.
3. Ninja Creami Starbucks Peppermint Mocha Creamiccino
The coffee shop’s famous holiday drink as a cool, creamy Creamiccino. Peppermint mocha creamer and chilled coffee freeze in the pint, then spin into a frosty treat. Top with whipped cream, chocolate drizzle and crushed candy canes.
Get the recipe: Ninja Creami Starbucks Peppermint Mocha Creamiccino
4. Ninja Creami Grinch Milkshake
Bright green, sweet and creamy, this is the treat the kids will remember. Add a drop of peppermint extract or a handful of chocolate chips to make it your own.
Get the recipe: Ninja Creami Grinch Milkshake
5. Easy Ninja Creami Hazelnut (Nocciola) Gelato
Rich, nutty and silky, this gelato tastes like a European Christmas market. Serve small scoops with biscotti or a drizzle of chocolate.
Get the recipe: Easy Ninja Creami Hazelnut (Nocciola) Gelato
Ninja Slushi Holiday Mocktails
6. Cranberry Sparkler Slushies
Tart, ruby-red and made for the holiday table. Freeze cranberry juice in the Slushi, then turn it into a sparkler by topping each glass with ginger ale or lemon-lime soda. Garnish with fresh cranberries and a lime slice.
Get the recipe: Ninja Slushi Cranberry
Tip: Add the soda to the glass, never the machine. Carbonation foams badly inside the Slushi vessel.
7. Easy Ninja Slushi Eggnog Milkshake
Christmas in a cup. Eggnog already has the richness the Slushi needs, so it churns into a thick, frosty shake. Finish with whipped cream and a pinch of nutmeg.
Get the recipe: Easy Ninja Slushi Eggnog Milkshake
8. Ninja Slushi Caramel Apple Cider Slush
A caramel apple in a cup, served with a cinnamon-sugar rim. Use pourable caramel syrup rather than thick sauce so it doesn’t sink and clog the machine.
Get the recipe: Ninja Slushi Caramel Apple Cider Slush
9. Ninja Slushi Peppermint Mocha Frappe
This mocha frappe is creamier than the drive-thru and costs under a dollar a serving. Add peppermint for a festive holiday version.
Get the recipe: Ninja Slushi Mocha Frappe
Ninja Slushi Frozen Holiday Cocktails
10. Easy Ninja Slushi Frozen Mimosa
Orange juice and sparkling wine on the Spiked Slush preset make a bubbly frozen toast for Christmas brunch or New Year’s Eve.
Get the recipe: Easy Ninja Slushi Frozen Mimosa
11. Ninja Slushi Sangria Wine Slushie
Batch it once and it feeds a crowd. For a mocktail version, swap the wine for grape or cranberry juice.
Get the recipe: Ninja Slushi Sangria Wine Slushie
12. Ninja Slushi Frozen White Russian
Vodka, Kahlúa and milk become a creamy, coffee-forward frozen cocktail. Garnish with chocolate shavings or coffee beans.
Get the recipe: Ninja Slushi Frozen White Russian
13. Ninja Slushi Frozen Mudslide
Vodka, coffee liqueur and Irish cream in a ratio built to actually freeze. It’s a decadent after-dinner drink for Christmas night.
Get the recipe: Ninja Slushi Frozen Mudslide
14. Ninja Slushi Frozen Brandy Alexander
The classic holiday dessert cocktail, chocolatey and cognac-laced, spun into velvet-soft slush. The cream masks the booze, so sip slowly.
Get the recipe: Ninja Slushi Frozen Brandy Alexander
Tips for a Frosty Holiday Party
- Freeze Creami pints a full 24 hours on a level shelf. A pint frozen for less time spins into slush instead of ice cream.
- Re-spin icy pints. A splash of milk and the Re-Spin button usually fixes a crumbly texture.
- Don’t skimp on sugar in the Slushi. Sugar is what lets the machine form fine, slushy crystals, so diet soda and unsweetened drinks won’t freeze. See Why Isn’t My Ninja Slushi Freezing?
- Keep cocktails in the freezable range. Aim for 2.8% to 16% total alcohol, or the batch won’t freeze on Spiked Slush.
- Pick the right preset. Use Slush for soda and lemonade, Spiked Slush for anything with alcohol, and Milkshake for dairy drinks. Our Ninja Slushi presets guide explains each one.
- Chill ingredients first. Cold juice and cider cut the Slushi’s run time roughly in half.
Holiday Ninja Creami & Slushi FAQ
Can I make Ninja Creami ice cream ahead for Christmas?
Yes. Freeze the pints up to a few days ahead, then spin them right before serving. Leftovers keep for a couple of weeks; re-spin with a splash of milk to bring back the creamy texture.
Can I make the Slushi cocktails without alcohol?
Most of them. Swap the wine in the sangria for grape or cranberry juice, and use the regular Slush or Milkshake preset instead of Spiked Slush.
Why isn’t my Ninja Slushi freezing?
The drink usually has too little sugar or too much alcohol. Add sugar or cut the alcohol, and chill your ingredients before they go in the machine.
Make It a Merry (and Frosty) Christmas
With a Ninja Creami and a Ninja Slushi, your holiday dessert table and drink station practically run themselves. Start with Peppermint Bark Ice Cream and Cranberry Sparkler Slushies, then work your way through the cocktails.
Tried one of these recipes? Leave a comment and a star rating, and tag @forktospoon so we can see your holiday spread. For more ideas, browse our 20 Ninja Slushi Recipes For Christmas and 75 Delicious Ninja Creami Recipes.
