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Ninja · Freeze-first processor

Ninja CREAMi Deluxe 10-in-1

Not a slush machine in the SLUSHi sense: the CREAMi Deluxe has no freezer. You freeze a base solid in one of its 709 ml tubs, then its Slushi or Frozen Drink programme shaves and churns it.

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At a glance

709 mlmaximum liquid fill (cup filled to scale against 3.31 litres)

—fastest freeze the maker claims: “No built-in freezer: the base is frozen in your freezer first”

10

programmes / presets

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no frozen-cocktail setting listed

Spec sheet

Model numbers
NC501UK
Type
Freeze-first processor
Vessel size
709 ml
Maximum liquid fill
709 ml
Freeze time (maker’s claim)
No built-in freezer: the base is frozen in your freezer first
Power (as listed)
800 W
Dimensions (as listed)
47.6 × 25.3 × 50.5 cm (L × W × H)
Weight
7.3 kg
Dishwasher
Tubs and lids, outer bowl, lid and paddle are dishwasher safe (Ninja)
Guarantee
2-year guarantee
Programmes
  • Ice Cream
  • Sorbet
  • Lite Ice Cream
  • Gelato
  • Milkshake
  • Mix-In
  • Frappe
  • Frozen Drink
  • Slushi
  • Frozen Yoghurt
In the box
  • Motor base
  • Outer bowl and lid
  • Paddle
  • 2 × 709 ml tubs with lids

Figures are as published by the maker; freeze and hold times are the maker’s claims and depend on ingredients, volume and starting temperature.

Our notes

Strengths

  • Ten programmes, including Slushi and Frozen Drink
  • Much lighter than the SLUSHi machines (7.3 kg)
  • Also makes ice cream, gelato and sorbet

Worth knowing

  • You have to plan ahead and freeze the base in your freezer first
  • One 709 ml tub at a time — not a party machine
  • It processes a frozen block rather than freezing a liquid as it stirs, as the SLUSHi machines do

Who it suits

People who mainly want ice cream and sorbet, with the odd slush.

Where these figures come from

Checked:

Recipes to try in it

Cola & fizzy

Cola slush

The simplest slush there is: pour in a full-sugar cola and press start. Diet cola won’t work — here’s why.

7 × 257 ml