Salted Caramel Milkshake
By Marty Cole ยท June 20, 2026
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That first sip of this Salted Caramel Milkshake hits you with something cold and creamy and just salty enough to make you want another pull on the straw immediately. The Ninja Creami spun it so smooth it honestly tastes like the mall version, which my wife Lisa took as a compliment and I chose to agree. Practical tip: dissolve your caramel sauce into the whole milk before you freeze the pint, otherwise you get little pockets of frozen caramel that the machine doesn't fully break up. The flaky sea salt goes on top at the end, not in the base, unless you enjoy a weirdly briny situation.
How it spins
Tip: freeze the pint on a level shelf for a full 24 hours. If the first spin looks crumbly, add a splash of milk and run Re-spin.
Ingredients
- Whole Milk1.25 cup
- Vanilla Ice Cream0.5 cup
- Caramel Sauce3 tbsp
- Flaky Sea Salt0.25 tsp
- Extra Caramel Sauceoptional1 tbsp
Directions
- 1Whisk the milk, softened ice cream, caramel sauce, and sea salt until fully combined.
- 2Pour the base into a Creami pint, keeping it at or below the max-fill line.
- 3Set the pint flat in the freezer and freeze for 24 hours until completely solid.
- 4Lock the frozen pint into the Creami and run the MILKSHAKE preset.
- 5If the result looks crumbly, add a splash of milk and run Re-spin until smooth.
- 6Drizzle extra caramel sauce on top and serve immediately.
Tips
- Freeze your pint completely flat and level so the Creami processes evenly, aim for a full 24 hours if you have the time.
- If your result comes out icy or crumbly after spinning, add just a splash of milk and re-spin rather than thawing the whole pint.
- Swirl the caramel sauce into the milk mixture before freezing instead of layering it, so you get caramel throughout every scoop.
Variations
- Skip the sea salt and use salted caramel sauce instead if you want the salt flavor mixed in rather than on top.
- Make it a dulce de leche milkshake by swapping caramel sauce for dulce de leche and using the same freezing and spinning method.
- Create a darker version by adding 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract or a teaspoon of espresso powder to the milk base before freezing.
FAQ
- Can I use sweetened condensed milk instead of regular whole milk?
- Yes, but your base will freeze much denser, so keep an eye on it around the 16 hour mark and check that it's solid before spinning. You may need to let it sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes before processing if it's too hard.
- What if my pint won't freeze solid after 24 hours?
- Your freezer might be slightly warmer than ideal, so give it another 4-6 hours. Make sure the pint is sitting flat and that nothing is blocking air circulation around it.
- Can I make this lighter or lower calorie?
- Try using 2% milk instead of whole milk and swap half the vanilla ice cream for a lighter or no-sugar-added version, then add caramel sauce to taste. The texture may be slightly less creamy but it will still spin properly.
- How long can I keep the frozen pint before spinning it?
- Up to 2 weeks in a standard freezer, though the sooner you spin it the better the texture. If you wait longer than a week, you may need to let it soften slightly at room temperature before processing.
Nutrition
Per serving ยท makes about 2 servings ยท estimated
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Meet Marty Cole
I'm a home cook who got a little obsessed with the Ninja Slushi and Creami. I test every recipe in my own kitchen on a real machine, dial in the texture, and only post the ones my family actually finishes.
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