Ice Cream Calculator

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Target Profile
Ingredients

Add an ingredient from above or work from a completed recipe:

Classic base recipes

Getting started

Bring professional science to your kitchen and leave the guesswork behind. The Scoopulator ice cream calculator analyzes recipes for Ninja Creami and traditional churners alike, solving common issues like icy, hard, or overly sweet recipes.

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Choose your recipe type and target profile

Target profiles give the calculator a set of recipe goals to aim for, like sweetness, scoopability, and fat content.

Target profiles are customizable
The built-in profiles provide a starting point, but become more useful when customized to your personal preferences. You can create your own target profile by clicking the Create new profile… option in the dropdown.
2

Build your recipe

There are a few ways to get started:

  • Load a classic base recipe and add your own flavors.
  • Browse Discover for inspiration from other users.
  • Build from scratch by adding ingredients from the database or creating your own.
Only include base ingredients
Mix-ins like chocolate chunks or fruit swirls will not affect the characteristics of the base, so they should not be included in the calculator.
3

Balance your recipe

Adjust ingredient ratios until you hit your desired targets. Don't worry if your first recipe doesn't land fully in the green.

4

Process your recipe

Make the ice cream according to your machine's instructions. Taste it, take notes on the texture and taste, and adjust the next batch accordingly.

5

Learn more about ice cream science

Gaining a deeper understanding will help you develop better recipes.

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