The Ninja CREAMi Scoop & Swirl NC701 is an advanced frozen dessert maker designed to deliver both traditional scoopable ice cream and soft serve-style treats from a single countertop appliance. It builds on the original CREAMi system by introducing a dual-function design that allows users to create, customize, and dispense frozen desserts with enhanced versatility and control.
At the core of the machine is 2-in-1 Creamify Technology, which uses a powerful motor to drive the Creamerizer paddle through frozen ingredients. This process shaves and churns solid frozen bases into fine, smooth textures. Unlike conventional ice cream makers, the NC701 operates on a “freeze first, process later” system, enabling users to prepare their base in advance and then transform it into a finished dessert on demand.
One of the defining features of this model is its soft serve capability, made possible through an integrated dispensing system. After processing, the mixture can be dispensed directly into cones or cups using a dedicated nozzle and a three-speed soft-serve handle, allowing for controlled swirling similar to commercial machines.
The appliance offers 13 one-touch preset programs, each calibrated to control speed, pressure, and processing time for different textures and recipes. These programs include:
- 6 soft serve programs (such as Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream, Light Ice Cream, Gelato, and CreamiFit)
- 6 classic scoop programs for traditional frozen desserts
- 1 Mix-In program for adding ingredients after processing
This wide range of programs allows the preparation of multiple frozen treats, including ice cream, gelato, sorbet, frozen yogurt, fruit-based desserts, and soft serve variations. The machine is designed to produce both dense scoopable textures and light, airy swirlable textures from the same base system.
The NC701 includes two 480 ml CREAMi 2-in-1 tubs, each equipped with nozzles and lids. Each tub can produce up to four soft-serve cones, making the appliance suitable for family use or entertaining. The system also supports batch preparation, allowing users to freeze multiple bases in advance and process them as needed.
A dedicated Mix-In function allows the addition of ingredients such as chocolate, nuts, or fruit after the initial processing cycle. The machine integrates these mix-ins evenly without over-processing, preserving texture and distribution. Additionally, the CreamiFit mode enables the creation of lower-calorie, high-protein frozen desserts, supporting more customized dietary preferences.
The design emphasizes usability and maintenance. The unit includes removable components such as the pints, lids, paddle, plunger, and drip tray, all of which are dishwasher-safe and BPA-free for convenient cleaning. The appliance also features a modern, durable build with a relatively large footprint suitable for countertop placement.
In terms of dimensions, the product measures approximately 44.5 cm in height, 38.5 cm in width, and 25.5 cm in depth, with a weight of around 9.45 kg, reflecting its robust motor and dual-function system.
