Ninja Creami Copycat Ben and Jerry’s Half Baked Recipe

Ninja Creami Copycat Ben and Jerry’s Half Baked Recipe — Hey ice cream lovers! 🍦 Are you ready to take your homemade ice cream game to the next level? Today, we’re sharing a fantastic recipe to recreate the iconic Ben & Jerry’s Half Baked flavor using your Ninja Creami.

This delicious treat combines rich chocolate and vanilla ice cream with gooey brownie chunks and chewy cookie dough, making it a fan favorite. Perfect for a summer indulgence or a fun dessert project, this copycat recipe is surprisingly easy to make and incredibly satisfying.

If you love easy Ninja Creami Recipes, try my recipe for Ninja Creami Ben & Jerry’s Peanut Butter Cup Recipe, ninja creami butterscotch ice cream, ninja creami pumpkin ice cream, or ninja creami cake batter ice cream.

What Is Ben and Jerry’s Half Baked Recipe

Ben & Jerry’s Half Baked is one of their most popular and indulgent ice cream flavors, combining rich chocolate and vanilla ice cream with generous chunks of fudge brownies and pieces of chocolate chip cookie dough.

Ingredients Needed For Ninja Creami Copycat Ben and Jerry’s Half Baked Recipe

Here are the simple ingredients to make homemade Ben and Jerry’s Half Baked Recipe in your Ninja Creami.

Remember the step-by-step directions, full recipe, and detailed ingredient list are below, in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, as well as the nutritional information.

• Vanilla Pudding: Adds smooth, creamy texture and a rich vanilla flavor to the ice cream base.
• Chocolate Pudding: Infuses the chocolate ice cream base with a deep, chocolatey richness.
• Whole Milk: Provides the liquid base for both the vanilla and chocolate ice cream mixture.
• Heavy Cream: Adds richness and a luxurious mouthfeel to the ice cream.
• Brownies: Offers chewy, chocolatey chunks throughout the ice cream.
• Edible Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites: Provides sweet, doughy chunks that pair perfectly with the rich ice cream bases, giving the ice cream its signature “Half Baked” appeal. Ben and Jerry’s edible cookie dough bites from the freezer section are a convenient choice.

How To Make Ben and Jerry’s Half Baked Ice Cream in Ninja Creami

Here are the step by step directions to make Half Baked Ice Cream In The Ninja Creami:

Combine chocolate pudding, ½ cup of milk, and 6 tablespoons of heavy cream in the Ninja Creami Pint bowl. Whisk together, then cover with the lid and freeze for 2 hours.  

In a separate mixing bowl, mix vanilla pudding mix, ½ cup of milk, and 6 tablespoons of heavy cream. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

After the vanilla mixture sets, take out the vanilla pudding and chocolate pudding. Pour the vanilla over the chocolate, cover, and return to the freezer for up to 24 hours.  

Once the ice cream base is set, follow the instructions to place the bowl in your Ninja Creami.   Use the “Lite Ice cream” setting to blend the flavors gently.  

Create a well in the ice cream, add 2 TBS chopped brownies, and use the Mix-In setting.   Fold in the chocolate chip cookie dough bites and any remaining chopped brownies.

Ninja Creami Copycat Ben and Jerry’s Half Baked Recipe Notes

• The Ninja Creami is designed to give the ice cream a soft serve texture, with that being said the ice cream may not look exactly like the Ben and Jerry’s from the store but it still tastes very similar.
• If the base is crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoons of heavy cream until you reach your desired consistency.
• If the ice cream is too soft, you can return it to the freezer for 1-2 hours to let it harden.
• This recipe calls for some of the mix-ins to be stirred by hand.  If you aren’t looking for  chunks of chocolate chip cookie dough and brownie in your ice cream, feel free to add cookie dough bites and chunks of brownies to your ice cream and run the “Mix In” setting.

Ninja Creami Copycat Ben and Jerry’s Half Baked Recipe Faqs

How long does it take to make this ice cream using the Ninja Creami? The preparation typically takes about 10-15 minutes. However, you must freeze the mixture for at least 24 hours before processing it in the Ninja Creami. Once frozen, the process of turning it into ice cream takes about 5 minutes.

How should I store the leftover ice cream? Store any leftover ice cream in an airtight container in the freezer. To maintain the best texture, place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the ice cream before sealing the container. This will help prevent ice crystals from forming.

What if my ice cream comes out too hard or too soft? If your ice cream is too hard, let it sit at room temperature for a few minutes to soften before serving. If it’s too soft, you can place it back in the freezer for a bit longer to firm up. Experimenting with the freezing times can help you achieve the perfect consistency.

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Equipment Used:

• Ninja Creami Machine
• Ninja Creami Pint Container

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