Ninja Creami Lemon Italian Ice
Description
Bright, tangy, and dairy-free, this easy Ninja Creami Lemon Italian Ice comes together with just 4 ingredients and no cooking required. Smooth, scoopable, and perfectly refreshing every time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup fresh lemon juice, about 3–4 lemons
- 1 lemon, zest
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl or large measuring cup, stir the water and sugar together until the sugar fully dissolves — no heating needed.
- Stir in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness.
- Pour into a Ninja Creami pint container, staying below the max fill line. Seal the lid.
- Freeze on a level surface for 24 hours until completely solid.
- Remove the lid, place the pint in the Ninja Creami outer bowl, and lock it into the machine. Select the "Italian Ice" setting (or "Sorbet").
- If the texture looks crumbly after the first spin, add 1–2 tablespoons of water and run the "Re-Spin" function until smooth.
- Scoop into chilled bowls, garnish with a lemon wheel, and serve immediately.
Equipment
- Ninja Creami Ice Cream Machine
- Ninja Creami Pint Container
- Ninja Creami Pint Container Lid
Notes
- Always use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor — bottled juice tastes flat.
- Don't cut the sugar too far; it keeps the ice smooth and scoopable.
- Store leftovers in the covered pint in the freezer up to 2 weeks and re-spin before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 111kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 77mgPotassium: 69mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 0.2mg