Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Ice Cream
By Marty Cole · April 3, 2026
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Strawberry season hit and I had a flat of berries going soft, so this Strawberry Cheesecake Protein Ice Cream in the Ninja Creami happened out of necessity. The Fairlife skim plus white chocolate pudding mix makes it taste like the cheesecake factory slice, and the diced fresh strawberries give it real fruit chunks instead of fake syrup. My mother-in-law, who's picky about cheesecake, asked for seconds, which never happens. Tip: stir the diced strawberries in after the spin so they stay in chunks. Toss them in raw before freezing and they freeze into little rocks you'll chip a tooth on.
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
- Fairlife Skim Milk10 oz
- Strawberry Protein Powder1.5 scoop
- Sugar-free White Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix2 tbsp
- Diced Fresh Strawberries0.25 cup
- Crushed Graham Crackersoptional2 tbsp
Directions
- 1Blend the milk, strawberry protein, pudding mix, and diced strawberries until mostly smooth.
- 2Pour into a Creami pint, keeping it under the max-fill line.
- 3Freeze flat for about 24 hours until solid.
- 4Process on the Lite Ice Cream preset.
- 5Re-spin once if the texture is still powdery.
- 6Top with crushed graham crackers and run the Mix-In cycle for a cheesecake finish.
Tips
- Freeze your pint completely flat and level in the freezer for the full 16-24 hours so the Creami can spin evenly and create that smooth, creamy texture instead of a crumbly result.
- If your scooped ice cream comes out too icy or powdery, add a small splash of Fairlife milk and re-spin on the Ice Cream setting for better creaminess.
- Make sure the pint is rock solid before inserting it into the machine, and run the Ice Cream program rather than Sorbet for the richest texture with this recipe.
Variations
- Use vanilla protein powder instead of strawberry and stir in fresh diced strawberries to the base before freezing for a slightly different flavor profile.
- Swap the Fairlife skim milk for Fairlife 2% reduced fat milk to make the base richer and creamier when spun.
FAQ
- Can I use regular sugar pudding mix instead of sugar-free?
- Yes, regular vanilla or white chocolate instant pudding works fine, but it will be sweeter and have more sugar per serving. The ratio stays the same, just pour, freeze solid for 16-24 hours, and spin.
- Why did my pint freeze but come out crumbly or powdery when I spun it?
- This usually means the base wasn't quite frozen solid enough or it thawed slightly before spinning. Make sure it's rock hard for the full 24 hours, and try re-spinning after adding a small splash of milk to bring it together.
- How long can I store the frozen pint before spinning it?
- Once fully frozen, you can keep the pint in the freezer for about 1-2 weeks before the texture starts to degrade. Spin it as fresh as possible for the best creamy result.
- Can I make this recipe lighter or lower in protein?
- You can reduce the protein powder to 1.5 scoops instead of 2, or use the Lite Ice Cream setting on the Creami instead of Ice Cream for a less dense scoop. The base will still freeze and spin the same way.
Nutrition
Per serving · makes about 2 servings · 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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