As an Amazon Associate, EasyHomePicks earns from qualifying purchases. This doesn’t change our picks or cost you anything extra. Updated: October 2026.
Want treats you control, with less sugar or more protein? The CREAMi Deluxe turns a frozen base into ice cream, gelato, sorbet, milkshakes or slushies in minutes.
📷 See real photos & video on Amazon »
Quick Verdict
Ninja CREAMi Deluxe 11-in-1 (NC501)
Ice cream and frozen treat maker with two 24 oz XL containers
The CREAMi Deluxe is one of Amazon’s best-selling ice cream makers because it lets you decide exactly what goes in: fruit, milk, protein shakes or low-sugar recipes. Freeze a base the day before, then press a button for a scoopable treat. The Deluxe model adds bigger 24 oz pints, more programs and the option to process just the top or bottom half for two flavors.
- You control the ingredients: lighter, high-protein or dairy-free options
- 11 programs including ice cream, gelato, sorbet, milkshake and slushie
- Bigger 24 oz pints than the original CREAMi
- Containers, lids and paddle are top-rack dishwasher safe
- Bases need about a day in the freezer first
- Loud while processing (normal for this type of machine)
- Pints take freezer space
Best for: Families and anyone who wants healthier homemade desserts and shakes.
Skip it if: You want instant soft-serve with no planning.
The Problem It Solves
Store-bought ice cream and coffee-shop drinks are full of sugar, and kids ask for them all the time. The CREAMi lets you make the same kinds of treats at home from simple ingredients you choose, from frozen fruit sorbet to protein ice cream.
What You Get
- 11 one-touch programs: ice cream, lite ice cream, gelato, sorbet, frozen yogurt, milkshake, slushie, Italian ice and more
- Two 24 oz XL containers with storage lids (about 50% more than the original CREAMi pints)
- Mix-in program for candy, cookies, fruit or nuts
- Re-spin for a softer, creamier texture
- Top, Full and Bottom processing for two flavors from one pint
- Dishwasher-safe containers, lids and paddle (top rack)
How It Works
Blend your base (for example milk, a little sweetener and vanilla, or a protein shake) into a pint and freeze it for about 24 hours. Lock it into the machine, choose a program, and the paddle shaves and whips the frozen block into a smooth treat. If it looks crumbly, a quick Re-spin usually fixes it.
Who It’s For (and Who It Isn’t)
Great for: parents, fitness fans who love protein ice cream, and anyone cutting sugar without giving up dessert.
Not ideal for: people with no freezer space or who want dessert with zero planning.
Cleaning Tips
- Rinse the paddle right after use so nothing dries on it.
- Pints, lids and paddle can go on the dishwasher top rack.
- Wipe the motor base with a damp cloth; never submerge it.
See today’s CREAMi Deluxe price on Amazon »
MORE HONEST PICKS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the CREAMi Deluxe and the original CREAMi?
The Deluxe has bigger 24 oz XL pints, 11 programs instead of fewer, and can process only the top or bottom half of a pint for two flavors.
How long do you freeze the base?
Plan on about 24 hours in the freezer before processing.
Can I make protein ice cream?
Yes. Many owners freeze a protein shake as the base and use the Lite Ice Cream program.
Is it dishwasher safe?
The containers, lids and paddle are top-rack dishwasher safe. Wipe the motor base by hand.