Ninja Creami Swirl NC701EU ice cream maker

The Ninja Creami Swirl turns a frozen preparation into ice cream, sorbet or a creamy frozen dessert. Its principle differs from a conventional churn: rather than cooling while stirring, it finely shaves an already frozen block to rebuild the texture. That method does away with a compressor and gives a markedly more compact appliance, just 25,5 cm wide.

Thirteen programmes cover the full range of textures, including six modes dedicated to soft serve dispensed straight from the nozzle. The other modes handle ice cream, its lighter version, sorbet, milkshakes and yoghurt-based preparations. Each recipe starts from a tub prepared the day before and left in the freezer, with the appliance handling the texture in a few minutes.

Its 800 watt motor drives the blade through the frozen block, an operation that demands more torque than simple blending. The brushed steel body and anthracite grey finish set it apart from the white plastic common in this category. Making frozen desserts yourself gives control over sugar and ingredients, an argument that carries weight for particular diets.

The appliance weighs 9,5 kg for 44,5 x 25,5 x 48,5 cm, best kept to a clear worktop given its height. Ninja keeps spare parts available for 5 years and covers the appliance with a 2 year warranty, the 1,75 € WEEE eco-contribution being included in the price.

Key features

• 13 programmes, including 6 soft serve modes
• Ice cream, lighter version, sorbet, milkshakes and yoghurt desserts
• 800 W motor
• No compressor, just 25,5 cm wide
• Brushed steel body, anthracite grey
• Spare parts available for 5 years, 2 year warranty