If you took a peek at my summer entertaining Pinterest board, you’d find pages of peachy pastels, Aperol spritz inspo, and multiple gelato recipes. I’ve always had big dreams of serving homemade ice cream at garden parties – especially for my birthday in late August – but the idea of tempering eggs and endlessly stirring a crème anglaise has never quite fitted into my summer plans.
I was gifted the Ninja Creami (one of the best ice cream makers) last summer, and I’ll be honest – I didn’t expect to love it as much as I do. It's not instant, but it is easy. I can prep a base the night before – whether for ice cream, gelato, or sorbet – freeze it, then let the machine whizz it into a smooth, creamy treat the next day before my guests arrive.
