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Salted caramel ice cream has got to be one of the best flavors out there. The rich caramel flavor with a hint of salt always feels like such a rich treat. Salted caramel has always been one of my classic go-to flavors, so Alex and I decided to try making it on the Ninja Creami.

And boy, it came out delicious and may be my new favorite flavor. I know I say that almost every time, but the ice cream we make with the Creami just keeps getting better and better!

When we were making this ice cream, we came across an important question: Is caramel pronounced car-muhl or care-a-muhl ? I pronounce it the first way and Alex swears it is the latter. I always have found it interesting that we can read the same word differently.

After doing some online research, it seems U.S. speakers are more likely to say car-muhl and U.K. speakers typically pronounce it care-a-muhl. I’ll take that as a win and proudly keep saying car-muhl.

We thought of making a caramel ice cream flavor since it’s currently fall and there have been several fairs around the state. I feel like caramel really shines during the fall season when it’s used on apples, in popcorn, and now in ice cream! Even if you’re not a huge fan of caramel sauce on anything, definitely give this recipe a try.

To make this recipe, we used a caramel dip that we found at our local Aldi’s, Berry Hill’s Creamy Caramel Dip (this caramel dip from Amazon would also work just as well). The only other ingredient not typically used in our recipes that you will need on hand is salt, making this salted caramel ice cream simple and easy!

So go ahead and make this delicious Ninja Creami ice cream recipe!

To Make Dairy-Free Salted Caramel Ice Cream, Use the Following:

• 1 tbsp vegan cream cheese for 1 tbsp cream cheese
• 1 cup oat milk for 1 cup whole milk
• 3/4 cup cream of coconut for 3/4 cup heavy cream

First Time Using the Ninja Creami or Looking for Tips?

While the Ninja Creami is a machine with only 7 buttons, it can still be intimidating! Here are a few tips and tricks Alex and I have picked up since beginning our ice cream journey with the Ninja Creami!

• Can I use a caramel sauce instead of a caramel dip? It might not have as strong of a flavor, but you can definitely give it a go! I would try using the same ratio and seeing if it’s enough. To test our flavors before freezing, sometimes we take a small spoonful and see if we like the flavor. It’s always easy to make adjustments from there!

• If I put the pint back into the freezer, do I need to mix the ice cream up again before enjoying? Surprisingly, no! When using the typical base ingredients (whole milk, heavy cream), re-spinning is probably best to get the ice cream back to its original creamy consistency after freezing. However, we have found when using oat milk and cream of coconut, our first spin leaves the ice cream very creamy (almost like a soft-serve texture). After putting it in the freezer for 24 hours after this original spin, the ice cream is the perfect texture to enjoy without re-spinning! My suggestion is see how the texture is without a re-spin, and re-spin only as necessary!

• What button should I use to spin my ice cream? This all depends on the consistency you’re going for! Each button operates the machine at varying speeds. For thicker concoctions (like ice cream), the ice cream button is best. However, if using eggs in the recipe (like a gelato), use the gelato button! The sorbet button is best used with fruit mixtures. For example, if mixing a can of pineapples in heavy syrup, use the sorbet button to make a delicious fruity creation! Overall, it’s something you can experiment with to find your personal preference for your ice cream consistency!

Looking for More Ninja Creami Recipes?

If you’re on the hunt for more Ninja Creami recipes, be sure to grab one of our recipe e-books, Top 25 Ninja Creami Recipes ($2.99), or the great value of over 50 recipes in Ninja Creami Cookbook: Ice Cream & Gelato Edition! Each includes favorites such as cake batter gelato, red velvet ice cream, Shirley Temple ice cream, and many more!

If you’re like us and are running out of ice cream storage containers, grab a two-pack of Ninja Creami pints to keep your freezer full with all of your ice cream creations!

Or if you don’t have a Ninja Creami and are on the fence about getting one, check out my honest review!