Mango Lassi Cream Slush

Directions

1. 1In a bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the whole milk, plain yogurt, mango nectar, heavy cream, honey, ground cardamom, and salt until the honey is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth and uniform.
2. 2Pour the mango lassi base directly into the Ninja Slushi bowl, making sure not to exceed the max fill line.
3. 3Place the bowl into the Ninja Slushi, select the SLUSH preset, and set the coldness level to 10 bars.
4. 4Run the machine for approximately 25 minutes until the mixture reaches a thick, frosty slush consistency.
5. 5Dispense into a tall glass and top with a sprinkle of ground pistachios and dried rose petals if desired. Serve immediately.

Tips

• Pour your liquid base into the Slushi bowl at room temperature, not chilled, so the machine can properly freeze and churn it into the right texture.
• If your slush seems too thick to dispense after 45 minutes, run it for another 10-15 minutes and it'll loosen up as the churning continues.
• Use whole milk yogurt instead of Greek yogurt, which is too thick and won't flow through the tap properly.
• Mango nectar works better than fresh mango puree here because it pours smoothly into the bowl without clogging the dispenser.

Variations

• Swap the mango nectar for passion fruit nectar and reduce honey by a tablespoon, since passion fruit is already quite tart.
• Skip the cardamom and add a half teaspoon of fresh ginger puree mixed into your base for a warming, spicy twist.
• Use coconut milk instead of half the whole milk for a creamier, tropical version that still churns into proper slush.

FAQ

Can I use low-fat yogurt or milk instead of whole milk versions?

Low-fat versions will churn into a thinner, icier slush that's harder to scoop from the bowl. Whole milk and whole yogurt give you that creamy consistency the recipe needs.

My slush won't dispense from the tap. What went wrong?

The mix might be too thick, which happens if you used Greek yogurt or didn't add enough liquid. Run it for another 10 minutes to keep churning, or next time add an extra 2 tablespoons of milk to your base.

How long does the finished slush stay good in the machine?

You can keep it in the bowl with the Slushi still plugged in for up to 2 hours before it starts separating. After that, transfer it to a freezer-safe container and store it in the freezer for up to a week.

Can I make this dairy-free?

You can use coconut milk and coconut yogurt, but the texture may be less creamy and it might freeze faster, so watch it after 30 minutes. Oat milk and oat yogurt also work if you prefer a milder flavor.

Nutrition

Per serving · makes about 2 servings · estimated