Best overall
Ninja · NC501UK
Ninja CREAMi Deluxe
Best for: Families, and anyone who wants ice cream and frozen drinks
Ice cream · Slushies · Sweet treats
Dessert-parlour treats, made at home
Thinking about a Ninja CREAMi, a SLUSHi or a proper gelato machine? We compare the best ice cream makers, slushie machines and sweet-treat gadgets on Amazon UK in plain English, so you buy the right one first time.
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What do you fancy making?
Pick the treat, and we’ll point you at the machines that make it best.
Scoopable ice creamGelato, sorbet, protein ice cream & milkshakes. Ninja CREAMi →
Slushies & frozen cocktailsProper slush-shop texture, no ice needed. Ninja SLUSHi →
Soft-serve conesPull a handle, swirl a cone. Ninja Swirl →
Churned today, eaten todayNo pre-freezing with a compressor machine. Ice cream makers →
Waffles, fountains & moreWaffle makers, chocolate fountains, candy floss. Sweet treats →
Can’t decide?Our side-by-side guide. CREAMi vs SLUSHi →
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Best slushie machine
Ninja · FS301UK
Ninja SLUSHi
Best for: Slushies, frozen cocktails and frappés, with no ice needed
Best for soft serve
Ninja · NC701UK
Ninja Swirl by CREAMi
Best for: Soft-serve cones at home. Kids love the handle.
Best churn-and-serve
Sage · BCI600UK
Sage the Smart Scoop
Best for: Same-day ice cream without pre-freezing anything
At a glance
The Ninja frozen-treat range
Every current UK CREAMi and SLUSHi model side by side.
| Model | Makes | Programs | Capacity | Best for | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CREAMi NC300UK | Ice cream, gelato, sorbet, milkshakes | 7 | 3 × 473ml tubs | Your first CREAMi | View on Amazon |
| CREAMi Deluxe NC501UK | All of the above + frozen yoghurt & drinks | 10 | 709ml XL tubs | Families | View on Amazon |
| Swirl NC701UK | Scoop ice cream + soft serve | 13 | 2 Swirl tubs | Soft-serve cones | View on Amazon |
| SLUSHi FS301UK | Slush, frozen cocktails, frappés | 5 | 1.9L (7 drinks) | Slushie fans | View on Amazon |
| SLUSHi XL FS601UK | As SLUSHi + SlushAssist | 6 | 2.84L (10 drinks) | Parties | View on Amazon |
| SLUSHi MAX FS605UK | As XL, bigger vessel | 6 | 3.31L (12 drinks) | Big gatherings | Find on Amazon |
| SLUSHi Twist FS701UK | Two frozen drinks at once | n/a | 2 × 1.42L | Two flavours | View on Amazon |
SLUSHi capacities are maximum liquid fill. Specs are from Ninja and Amazon UK listings. Always check the listing before you buy.
Ideas
More sweet-treat shopping
Tubs, syrups, toppings and fun extras on Amazon UK.
Ninja CREAMi spare tubsFreeze several flavours at onceCREAMi & SLUSHi recipe booksHundreds of tried-and-tested basesSlushie syrupsClassic slush-shop flavoursCandy floss machinesFairground fun at homePopcorn makersSweet or salted movie nightsCrêpe makersPancake Day, every dayChocolate tempering machinesGlossy, snappy homemade chocolateCones, sprinkles & toppingsFinish your scoops in style
FAQ
Common questions
Is the Ninja CREAMi worth it?
If you like ice cream, particularly high-protein or low-sugar ice cream, it’s one of the most versatile machines you can buy. You freeze a base for 24 hours, then the CREAMi turns it into a smooth scoop in a few minutes. If you hate planning ahead, a compressor ice cream maker lets you churn and eat on the same day.
Do I need to freeze anything in advance?
It depends on the machine. Ninja CREAMi: yes, you freeze your base in the tub for 24 hours. Ninja SLUSHi: no, pour in a chilled drink and go. Compressor ice cream makers (Sage, Cuisinart, Magimix, Unold): no, they have their own freezer. Freezer-bowl makers like the KitchenAid attachment: the bowl needs around 16 hours in the freezer.
Can the Ninja SLUSHi make sugar-free slushies?
Not on their own. Sugar is what stops a drink freezing solid and gives it that slushy texture, so zero-sugar drinks generally won’t slush unless you add some sugar or a suitable sweetener. The SLUSHi XL and MAX have a SlushAssist mode that will tell you if your drink needs more.
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