Ninja Swirl by Creami review: This might be the ultimate home ice cream maker

The Ninja Creami, a popular ice cream maker, has a new addition called the Swirl by Creami, which can make soft serve ice cream in addition to other frozen treats. The Swirl is essentially the Creami with a soft serve module attached to the side, making it larger and heavier than the original. The machine comes with two pint containers, one for regular ice cream and one for soft serve, which has a built-in nozzle for dispensing. To make soft serve, users need to use a special top and nozzle, which can be tricky to use and requires some practice. The Swirl has various modes, including frozen yogurt, fruit whip, and Creamifits, which are high-protein concoctions. The machine is easy to use and produces high-quality soft serve ice cream that rivals store-bought options. However, it is larger and more expensive than the original Creami, and making soft serve results in some ice cream getting stuck in the machine. Despite some drawbacks, the Swirl is a versatile and effective machine that can make a wide range of frozen treats. Some users may feel buyer's remorse about purchasing the original Creami, but the Swirl offers new capabilities and is worth considering for those who want to make soft serve at home. Overall, the Ninja Swirl is a game-changer for homemade ice cream enthusiasts.