An Honest Review of the Ninja Swirl by Creami, a Soft-Serve Dream Machine

The author, a food writer, reviews the Ninja Creami Swirl, a home ice cream maker. Their love for soft serve led them to explore this appliance, despite initial skepticism. The Creami Swirl is large and expensive but offers numerous features, including a soft-serve function. Setup involves freezing a base recipe overnight, and the machine has multiple settings and programs. New features include fruit whip, frozen custard, and a Creamifit setting for protein shakes. The author tested chocolate and protein ice cream, achieving good results, though the soft serve texture needed refinement. The machine is loud but fast, with a helpful countdown timer. While not technically "real" soft serve, it surpasses competitors in its price range. Cleaning is relatively easy, with most parts being dishwasher-safe. The author plans to explore the machine's remaining features in future testing. Overall, the review is positive, highlighting the Swirl's capabilities despite its size and cost.