With another heatwave approaching, the Ninja CREAMi Scoop and Swirl Soft Serve and Ice Cream Maker has been reduced by £82 on Amazon, dropping from £349.99 to £268. This price undercuts Shark Ninja's own £269.99 tag. The gadget boasts 13 settings for a variety of frozen treats, including ice cream, gelato, sorbet, frozen yoghurt, milkshakes, and soft serve.
Features and Functionality
The machine uses 2-in-1 Creamify Technology with a Creamerizer Paddle that blasts through frozen ingredients to create creamy textures. Users must freeze the flavoured liquid base before processing. It includes two 480ml tubs with nozzles and lids, a dispensing lid, outer bowl, creamerizer paddle, drip tray, and a recipe guide. The unit measures 44.5cm x 25.5cm x 48.48cm, requiring ample counter space.
Customer Reviews and Praise
One Amazon reviewer stated: 'Before buying the Ninja, I listened to all the online complaints... Then I bought the Ninja CREAMi Swirl and honestly, the difference was shocking. The Ninja produces REAL ice cream texture. Thick, creamy, smooth, scoopable.' Another added: 'The best ice cream and sorbet I ever tasted and the kids are very happy eating a healthy ice cream.' A third called it their 'best buy of 2026', noting the ease of making protein-dense frozen yoghurt.
Noise and Cleaning Considerations
Some users mention the machine is loud, but one noted: 'It IS loud, but it only lasts 2-5 minutes and is no worse than a food processor or blender.' The parts are dishwasher safe, making cleanup simple. Another reviewer advised: 'If you don’t eat it all, you put it back in the freezer, then have to reprocess, but that’s just the same as any ice cream maker.'
Alternatives and Value
For those seeking a cheaper option, the Cuisinart Frost Fusion is reduced by £100 to £199.99, while Lakeland's Digital Ice Cream Maker costs £44.99 and can make ice cream in 40 minutes. However, the Ninja CREAMi is praised for its per-serving economics: one buyer noted that after three weekends of children asking for shop-bought ice cream, the upfront cost became worthwhile. They added: 'Produces results that are genuinely difficult to distinguish from a good ice cream shop.'
