Making lemon gelato in the Ninja Creami is easy, especially with this eggless recipe.

The bright and cheery flavor of citrus shines through in this easy Ninja Creami lemon gelato! It’s perfect for spring and summer.

a pint of Ninja Creami lemon gelato, with an ice cream scoop in it and lemon halves next to it.

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When the first signs of spring start to appear, I start making ALL the lemon treats.

From cookies to cakes to quickbreads, there’s no shortage of options.

So naturally, as I’ve been creating different flavors of Ninja Creami recipes, I knew I needed to include some lemon frozen desserts.

I love this Ninja Creami lemon sherbet for its somewhat subtle and light flavor.

But for a burst of lemon flavor in an ultra-creamy dessert, this Ninja Creami lemon gelato is my go-to!

As a bonus, you don’t need egg yolks for this recipe, so it’s super simple to whip up.

More Ninja Creami Recipes You’ll Love:

an ice cream cone-shaped dish serves a helping of lemon gelato made in the Ninja Creami. The pint of remaining gelato is in the background, along with a spoon.

Making Lemon Gelato in the Ninja Creami

I’ve made a few gelato recipes in the Ninja Creami, and they’ve all turned out really well.

For my Ninja Creami pistachio gelato and Ninja Creami vanilla gelato, I used egg yolks to create a custard-type base.

But for this lemon gelato, I wanted something a little less time consuming.

So I decided to use lemon curd, which gives the base plenty of sweetness and zippy lemon flavor!

Some of the flavor may vary, depending on which brand of lemon curd you use, but you can easily taste and adjust as needed.

I also have a recipe for eggless Ninja Creami strawberry gelato, which is worth adding to your list of recipes to try!

overhead view of a Ninja Creami pint of lemon gelato. An ice cream scoop is in the pint, and two lemon halves are next to it.

How to Make Ninja Creami Lemon Gelato

It’s really easy to make this simple recipe.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

Cream cheese
Granulated sugar
Lemon curd
Milk
Heavy cream
Yellow food coloring (optional)

close-up side view of lemon gelato served in a dessert cup, showing how silky smooth the gelato is. A spoon is in the ice cream, and a lemon half is next to it.

How to Make It:

(Full printable recipe card is available below)

Blend the base. First, you’ll combine cream cheese, lemon curd, and milk in a small mixing bowl or large liquid measuring cup.

Use an immersion blender to blend everything together, then give it a taste.

If it needs a bit more sweetness, add in the sugar, blending well to combine (the sweetness may vary based on the sweetness of different brands of lemon curd).

two photos; one shows cream cheese, sugar, lemon curd, and milk in a glass measuring cup. The other photo shows the mixture being blended with an immersion blender.

Add heavy cream. Next, you’ll add in the heavy cream and stir to combine.

If you want a more pronounced yellow color to your gelato, you can add some yellow food coloring, but that’s totally optional.

Transfer the mixture to a Ninja Creami pint container and freeze on a level surface for at least 24 hours.

two photos; one shows heavy cream added to the mixture, the other shows the gelato base in a Ninja Creami pint container, ready for freezing.

Spin the gelato. Last, you’ll take the frozen base and place it in the Ninja Creami’s outer bowl.

Close the outer bowl lid and place it in the Ninja Creami machine.

Press the Gelato button and allow the cycle to complete. Enjoy!

two photos; one shows the frozen base for lemon gelato, the other shows the smooth and creamy gelato after spinning in the Ninja Creami machine.

Notes and Adaptations:

Adding sugar will depend on your personal preference and the sweetness of your lemon curd. Simply adjust to taste!
If your gelato appears crumbly after the first spin, you can put it back into the machine and use the Re-spin button.
Although there are no egg yolks in this gelato recipe, keep in mind that lemon curd often includes eggs. If you have an egg allergy, double-check your lemon curd!

lemon gelato from lemon curd, in a ninja creami pint container, with an ice cream scoop in it.

Recommended Equipment:

Yield: 1 pint

Ninja Creami Lemon Gelato

Name: Ninja Creami Lemon Gelato
Prep time: 7 min
Total time: 1 d 7 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 Tablespoon cream cheese, softened; 1/3 cup lemon curd; 1/4 cup granulated sugar (optional); 3/4 cup milk; 1/2 cup heavy cream; Optional: yellow food coloring

Perfectly sweet and full of lemony flavor, this lemon gelato is super easy to make in the Ninja Creami machine.

Prep Time 7 minutes

Additional Time 1 day

Total Time 1 day 7 minutes

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup lemon curd
1/4 cup granulated sugar (optional)
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup heavy cream
Optional: yellow food coloring

Instructions

In a large liquid measuring cup or small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, lemon curd, and milk. Use an immersion blender to blend until smooth.
Taste the mixture and, if needed, add up to 1/4 cup of sugar, blending well (sweetness will vary based on different brands of lemon curd).
Add heavy cream and stir in with a spoon until incorporated.
If desired, add yellow food coloring until desired color is achieved.
Pour mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container and close the lid. Transfer to a level surface in the freezer for at least 24 hours.
Remove pint from freezer and take off lid. Place container into the outer bowl of the Ninja Creami and secure the outer bowl lid.
Transfer outer bowl to the Ninja Creami machine, locking it into place. Press the Gelato button and allow the cycle to complete.
If the ice cream is powdery or crumbly after the first spin, insert it back into the machine and press the Re-spin button.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

The lemon curd gives a very pale yellow hue to the ice cream. If you prefer a more vibrant color, you can use food coloring.
I used Bonne Maman brand of lemon curd, but you can use the brand of your choice (or make your own!).
Whether or not you add sugar will depend on your personal preference as well as the sweetness of the lemon curd you use. Simply adjust to taste!
If your gelato is crumbly after the first spin, you can place it back into the machine and use the Re-spin button.