Toasted Coconut Milkshake

Directions

1. 1In a bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the full fat coconut milk, whole milk, heavy cream, cream of coconut, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until the sugar is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
2. 2Fold in the sweetened toasted coconut flakes so they are evenly distributed throughout the base.
3. 3Pour the base into a Ninja Creami pint container, filling it to just below the max fill line. Place the pint on a flat, level surface in your freezer and freeze for 24 hours.
4. 4Remove the pint from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes. Install the pint in your Ninja Creami, secure the lid, and run the MILKSHAKE preset.
5. 5Check the consistency after the cycle completes. If the mixture appears crumbly or powdery, add a small splash of whole milk to the pint, then run the RE-SPIN function until the milkshake is thick and creamy.
6. 6Pour into a chilled glass and top with whipped cream and extra toasted coconut flakes. Serve immediately.

Tips

• Freeze your pint completely flat and level in the freezer for a full 24 hours if possible, not just the minimum 16, so the Creami can process it smoothly without coming out icy or powdery.
• If your result comes out crumbly after spinning, add just a splash of heavy cream or whole milk and run the spin program again; this fixes texture almost every time.
• Toast your coconut flakes in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before adding them to the base so the flavor really shines through the creamy frozen result.

Variations

• Swap the vanilla extract for rum extract or a teaspoon of dark rum for a tropical twist, keeping everything else the same.
• Use half coconut milk and half canned evaporated milk instead of some of the whole milk if you want a richer, denser texture from the Creami.

FAQ

Can I use light coconut milk instead of full fat?

You can, but the result will be less creamy and might come out icy after spinning. Stick with full fat for the best texture, or add an extra 2 tablespoons of heavy cream to compensate.

My pint didn't freeze solid after 20 hours. What gives?

Your freezer might be slightly warm or the pint placement could be blocking airflow. Make sure the pint is on a flat shelf, not in a door compartment, and give it the full 24 hours if your freezer runs above 0 degrees F.

How long can I keep a frozen pint in the freezer before spinning?

Up to 2 weeks with no problem. After that, ice crystals can form on top and the texture may suffer when you spin it, so I'd freeze fresh batches as needed.

Can I make this lighter or lower in calories?

Reduce the cream of coconut by half and use low-fat milk instead of whole milk and heavy cream; you'll lose some richness but the Creami will still process it into a nice creamy result.

Nutrition

Per serving · makes about 2 servings · estimated