If you've got hot cocoa and mulled cider on your mind this holiday season, I don't blame you – but let me tell you why should be thinking about ice cream, too. While summer might feel rather far away, there's never a bad time to invest in one of the best ice cream makers; and since the viral Ninja Creami Deluxe is 20% off right now, it's the perfect moment to add it your kitchen setup.
That is, of course, if you haven't already been won over by the glowing reviews of the Ninja Creami Deluxe. Our tester declared that it's 'an investment you won't regret', particularly if you're keen to try out even more dessert options that stand ice cream makers just don't offer. Although it's worth mentioning that the original Ninja Creami 7-in-1 ice cream maker is also currently discounted.
Whether I'm treating myself to an afternoon pick-me-up or succumbing to a late night sugar craving, I'll usually end up at my local ice cream parlor – which is why appliances like the Ninja Creami Deluxe are so revolutionary. You can create your very own desserts and milkshakes from the comfort of your kitchen, and you can even prep breakfast smoothies and frozen yogurt.
Yet what I love about the Creami Deluxe isn't just its versatility, but its impressive capacity. While the original Ninja Creami ice cream maker features 16oz tubs, the Creami Deluxe uses XL tubs which can hold 24oz – meaning you'll be more than ready to serve a crowd, or batch-prep your treats for the week.
'My three tubs covered dessert for seven people, three nights in a row, so there's more than enough capacity for a big family,' our tester noted in her Creami Deluxe review.
I'll admit that I was initially apprehensive about the prep time required by the Creami models: they require 24 hours to freeze each tub before you can churn and serve the contents, so you'll need to work ahead. It didn't take long, however, for me to fall head over heels for the Ninja Creami Deluxe; I simply can't argue with anything that can create delicious, totally customizable desserts.
Plus, the Creami is a beautiful piece of kit. It might take up a significant amount of countertop real estate, but it looks undeniably stylish, and I'm thrilled that the silver Creami Deluxe and the pastel pink and green colorway are both discounted right now.
So, if you don't currently feel tempted by the idea of frozen treats in December, I have a feeling that the Ninja Creami Deluxe will change your mind. And your future self will certainly be grateful when those sweltering summer days return.
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While the Creami Deluxe is impressively versatile, the original Creami is a more streamlined (and budget-friendly) option which still produces ice cream, gelato, milkshakes, and smoothie bowls – and this blue and orange colorway is simply gorgeous.
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The Ninja Swirl Creami caused quite the frenzy when it dropped earlier this year, and for good reason: it's the first of Ninja's ice cream makers to offer soft serve. Our tester says it produces 'super light, creamy, and picture-perfect' results.
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