The Ninja CREAMi Breeze is a kitchen appliance designed to create personalized frozen treats like ice cream, sorbet, and milkshakes. It features a powerful motor base that works in conjunction with a specialized Creamerizer™ Paddle to finely shave and mix frozen ingredients into creamy textures.
Function Description:
The primary function of the Ninja CREAMi Breeze is to transform frozen bases into various frozen desserts. Users prepare a base mixture, freeze it in a dedicated CREAMi Breeze Pint for 24 hours, and then process it using one of the appliance's programs. The Creamerizer™ Paddle is key to this process, as it shaves and churns the frozen block into a smooth, creamy consistency. The device offers a "MIX-IN" program that allows users to add additional ingredients like candies, fruits, nuts, or chocolate pieces after the initial processing, creating a personalized treat. There is also a "RE-SPIN" program, which can be used to achieve a creamier texture for crumbly or powdery pints, especially those made from very cold bases.
Important Technical Specifications:
While specific power ratings (e.g., wattage) are not provided in the manual, the device operates with a motor base that drives the Creamerizer™ Paddle. The processing time for a program is approximately 1.5 minutes. The CREAMi Breeze Pints are BPA-free, ensuring food safety for making and storing treats. The unit's color, pint quantity, and available programs may vary by model.
Usage Features:
- Personalization: The appliance emphasizes the creation of "perfectly personalized ice cream," allowing users to choose flavors and add mix-ins.
- Simple Preparation: The process involves a few straightforward steps:
- Base Preparation: Users combine ingredients like cream cheese, sugar, heavy cream, milk, and flavorings (e.g., cocoa powder, vanilla, mint, almond, fruit extracts). A dairy-free option is also provided, suggesting substitutions like vegan cream cheese, unsweetened coconut cream, and unsweetened oat milk.
- Freezing: The prepared base is poured into a CREAMi Breeze Pint, covered with a storage lid, and frozen for 24 hours.
- Assembly: Before processing, the unit must be plugged in. The Creamerizer™ Paddle is installed into the processing lid by pressing and holding a latch, then releasing it to secure the paddle. The processing lid is then placed on top of the CREAMi Breeze Pint and twisted clockwise until secure, indicated by arrows aligning.
- Processing: The assembled pint and lid are inserted into the motor base and rotated clockwise until a click is heard, locking it in place. The user then selects a program (e.g., ICE CREAM) by pressing the power button and the desired program button.
- Mix-ins (Optional): After the initial program, a 1.5-inch wide hole is created in the center of the frozen treat, mix-ins are added, and the "MIX-IN" program is run to incorporate them.
- Re-spin (Optional): If the texture is crumbly or powdery, the "RE-SPIN" program can be used to achieve a creamier consistency. This should not be used before the MIX-IN program if mix-ins are being added.
- Safety Interlocks: The unit has safety features, such as not running if the pint is installed before the unit is plugged in. Indicator lights (install light, power light) provide feedback on proper pint and paddle installation.
- Recipe Flexibility: The manual provides a basic recipe for ice cream, including dairy-free alternatives, and encourages experimentation with various flavorings and mix-ins.
Maintenance Features:
- Easy Disassembly: After use, the pint, processing lid, and paddle are easily removed from the motor base by pressing a release button and untwisting the lid.
- Dishwasher Safe Parts: All removable parts—the pint, processing lid, paddle, and storage lid—are dishwasher safe (top rack only). It is explicitly stated that these parts should NOT be cleaned with a heated dry cycle.
- Hand Washing Option: Alternatively, all parts can be hand-washed.
- Proper Storage: When placing parts in the dishwasher, ensure they are separated, and the processing lid is placed down horizontally to ensure thorough cleaning.
- Cleaning Paddle: Any sticky residue or pieces wedged in the paddle should be rinsed off after use.
The Ninja CREAMi Breeze aims to provide a convenient and customizable experience for making homemade frozen desserts, emphasizing ease of use and cleaning.
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