Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl Ice Cream Maker, Soft Serve Desserts, Sorbet, Milkshakes, Frozen Yogurt and More, 13-in-1 Programs…
Best for
Best for soft serve
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Current price
$279.95
Updated Jun 23, 2026 · 1 min read
Sources behind this verdict
10 reviewers weighted by source trust
The consensus
What reviewers found
Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.
Across the reviewers we read, the Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl is the standout for soft serve and the most positively reviewed Ninja in this pool by high-trust sources. The high-trust outlet seriouseats.com described it as 'big and expensive, but also a joy to use,' capable of ice cream, soft serve and fruit whip, and a high-trust Best Buy verified reviewer called it 'hands-down one of the best kitchen gadgets I've ever owned.' eater.com's pros echo that it makes fantastic scoopable ice cream with seamless touch-button operation and a wealth of programs. r/ninjacreami reviewers single out the swirled soft-serve mechanism as the reason to choose it over the Deluxe.
What reviewers liked
- High-trust seriouseats and Best Buy verified reviewers both rate it highly
- Adds genuine soft-serve/swirl capability plus 13 programs for versatility
- eater.com praises seamless touch controls and scoopable ice cream texture
Where it falls short
- r/icecream reviewers call it poorly designed for cleanup with messy drips
- One of the largest and most expensive machines in the category
- Still requires freezing a pint ~24 hours in advance like all CREAMi models
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Across the reviewers we read, the Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl is the standout for soft serve and the most positively reviewed Ninja in this pool by high-trust sources. The high-trust outlet seriouseats.com described it as 'big and expensive, but also a joy to use,' capable of ice cream, soft serve and fruit whip, and a high-trust Best Buy verified reviewer called it 'hands-down one of the best kitchen gadgets I've ever owned.' eater.com's pros echo that it makes fantastic scoopable ice cream with seamless touch-button operation and a wealth of programs. r/ninjacreami reviewers single out the swirled soft-serve mechanism as the reason to choose it over the Deluxe.
Like the rest of the CREAMi family, it still requires freezing a pint overnight rather than churning a fresh base. The honest knocks are consistent: it is large and among the priciest options here, and an r/icecream thread flags that it is 'VERY poorly designed for clean up,' with ice cream dripping into hard-to-reach areas of the container assembly. A Facebook CREAMi-community post also notes some users find CREAMi output too cold and sorbets best only on the first bite. The high-trust enthusiasm is real, but so are the maintenance gripes.
- Scoop Or Swirl
- Customize flavors and choose between classic scooped or swirled treats. With 13 unique one-touch programs, there’s a frozen treat for everyone.
- 6 Added Soft Serve Programs
- Create rich, creamy swirled treats at the touch of a button with Soft Serve, Fruit Whip, Frozen Custard, CreamiFit, Swirled Frozen Yogurt and Lite Ice Cream.
- Customization
- Control ingredients for low sugar, dairy-free, lower calorie, nut-free, highprotein, and vegan options. Your flavor, your mix-ins, your way.
- Soft Serve At Home
- Creamify Technology transforms scoops or spins soft serve programs at faster speeds to create smooth, creamy textures for perfect soft serve.
- 2-In-1 Creamifit Program
- An innovative program engineered to process lower-calorie, high-protein treats. It’s the one-spin solution to make the perfect pint
- Mix-Ins
- Customize the flavor and texture of your CREAMi Classics by mixing in your favorite chocolate, nuts, candy, fruit, and more.
- Easy To Clean
- 2-in-1 Pints, lids, paddle and swirl press are all BPA-free and dishwasher safe.
- Family-Friendly Fun
- Share cones and make memories. The automatic Soft Serve Handle has 3 speed settings, making swirling cones easy, interactive, and fun for all ages.
A good machine that will reliably make delicious ice cream, gelato and sorbets. Decent pickup for anyone interested in making homemade ice cream.
It makes regular ice cream very well! It comes out more of a soft serve texture than scoopable ice cream, but it's so good. It's not healthy ...
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