Want to make smooth, creamy soft serve at home without buying a commercial soft serve machine? With the right soft serve mix and a simple home dessert machine, you can make café-style frozen desserts using a Ninja Creami, Kmart dessert maker, home ice cream machine or similar frozen dessert appliance.
At Fun Foods Direct, our Home Soft Serve Mix Range is designed for customers who want an easy, reliable way to make soft serve, frozen yoghurt, thickshakes and creamy frozen desserts at home.
What You Need
- A home dessert machine such as a Ninja Creami, Kmart dessert maker or ice cream machine
- One of our soft serve mixes
- Cold water, or water and milk for a richer result
- A mixing jug or blender
- A freezer-safe tub or machine container
- Your favourite toppings, sauces or sprinkles
Best Soft Serve Mixes for Home Machines
Different mixes give different results. Some are rich and creamy, some are lighter, and others are better for flavoured desserts or frozen yoghurt-style treats.
- Luxury Whip Vanilla Soft Serve Mix – premium vanilla soft serve with a smooth, creamy finish.
- Premium Chocolate Soft Serve Mix – rich chocolate flavour for chocolate soft serve, sundaes and thickshakes.
- Whip N Dream Classic Vanilla Soft Serve Mix – a classic vanilla option for home machines and dessert makers.
- Premium Thickshake & Frappe Base Mix – ideal for thick, creamy frozen drinks and frappe-style desserts.
- Salted Caramel Soft Serve – sweet, rich caramel flavour with a balanced salty finish.
- Luxury Frozen Yoghurt – great for a lighter, tangy frozen yoghurt-style dessert.
- Blueberry Soft Serve Mix – fruity blueberry flavour for colourful frozen desserts.
- Premium Cheesecake Soft Serve Mix – creamy cheesecake-style dessert mix.
- Raspberry Sherbet Soft Serve Mix – tangy berry flavour with a refreshing finish.
- Matcha Soft Serve – Japanese green tea flavour for a premium dessert option.
- Pink Fairy Floss Soft Serve Mix – fun cotton candy-style flavour for kids, parties and dessert bars.
- Biscoff Soft Serve Mix – biscuit-style dessert flavour for rich frozen treats.
- Biscoff Cheesecake Soft Serve Mix – rich cheesecake and biscuit-style dessert mix.
Basic Mixing Ratio for Home Soft Serve
Most powdered soft serve mixes are simple to prepare. A common starting point is:
- 1.5kg soft serve powder
- 3.5L cold water
For a richer and creamier result, you can also try:
- 1.5kg soft serve powder
- 3L cold water
- 1L whole milk
For smaller home batches, scale the recipe down depending on the size of your Ninja Creami tub, Kmart dessert maker bowl or home ice cream machine container.
Small Batch Home Recipe
This is a simple starting recipe for home use:
- 150g soft serve mix powder
- 350ml cold water
For a richer version:
- 150g soft serve mix powder
- 300ml cold water
- 100ml full cream milk
How to Make Soft Serve at Home
- Add cold water, or your water and milk blend, into a mixing jug.
- Add the soft serve powder slowly while stirring.
- Mix until smooth with no dry powder remaining.
- Allow the mix to rest for 10 minutes. This helps the powder hydrate and improves texture.
- Pour the mix into your Ninja Creami tub, Kmart dessert maker bowl or home ice cream machine container.
- Freeze as required by your machine instructions. For Ninja-style machines, freeze until solid.
- Process using the ice cream, soft serve or frozen dessert setting.
- If the mix looks crumbly after the first spin, add a small splash of milk or water and respin.
- Scoop, swirl or serve immediately.
- Add toppings, sauces, sprinkles or crushed nuts for extra flavour.
Does Soft Serve Mix Work in a Ninja Creami?
Yes. Soft serve mix can work well in a Ninja Creami when mixed correctly, frozen properly and processed using the correct setting. The key is to make sure the powder is fully dissolved before freezing. If the mix is too thick, icy or crumbly after processing, add a small amount of milk or water and respin.
Does It Work in Kmart Dessert Makers?
Yes, soft serve mix can also be used in many Kmart dessert makers and other home frozen dessert machines. Each machine is different, so always follow the machine instructions for freezing time, bowl preparation and maximum fill level.
Tips for Better Results
- Use cold liquid: Cold water or milk helps the mix chill faster and improves texture.
- Mix properly: Use a whisk, stick blender or blender to remove lumps.
- Let it rest: Resting the mix for 10 minutes improves hydration and consistency.
- Do not overfill: Leave enough room for expansion during freezing and churning.
- Use milk for richness: Replacing some water with milk creates a creamier dessert.
- Respin if needed: Home machines may need a second spin for a smoother finish.
Flavour Ideas for Home Soft Serve
Vanilla Sundae
Use Luxury Whip Vanilla Soft Serve Mix and top with chocolate topping, caramel topping, crushed peanuts and sprinkles.
Chocolate Thickshake Dessert
Use Premium Chocolate Soft Serve Mix or Premium Thickshake & Frappe Base Mix for a thick, rich frozen chocolate dessert.
Blueberry Frozen Dessert
Use Blueberry Soft Serve Mix and serve with vanilla topping, sprinkles or fresh berries.
Biscoff Dessert Cup
Use Biscoff Soft Serve Mix or Biscoff Cheesecake Soft Serve Mix. Add crushed biscuits, caramel topping and whipped cream.
Fairy Floss Party Soft Serve
Use Pink Fairy Floss Soft Serve Mix and top with rainbow sprinkles or non pareils for a bright party-style dessert.
Best Toppings for Home Soft Serve
Soft serve is even better with toppings. You can use:
- Butterscotch Milkshake Topping
- Caramel Milkshake Topping
- Chocolate Milkshake Topping
- Strawberry Milkshake Topping
- Banana Milkshake Topping
- Vanilla Milkshake Topping
- Cookies n Cream Milkshake Topping
- Non Pareils Rainbow 100's & 1000's
- Chocolate Topping Jimmies Sprinkles 1KG
- Crushed Peanuts
Can You Make Soft Serve Without a Machine?
Yes. While a Ninja Creami, Kmart dessert maker or ice cream machine will give the smoothest result, you can still use soft serve mix to make thickshakes, frozen dessert cups and blended desserts without a dedicated soft serve machine.
For a simple no-machine dessert, blend prepared soft serve mix with ice until thick and smooth. You can also freeze the mix in a container, then soften slightly before blending or whipping.
Common Problems and Fixes
My soft serve is icy
This usually means the mix has too much water, was not mixed properly, or needs a respin. Try using part milk next time for a creamier result.
My soft serve is too soft
The mix may not have frozen long enough, or the machine bowl may not have been cold enough. Freeze longer and avoid overfilling.
My mix has lumps
Add the powder slowly while mixing. A blender or stick blender will help create a smoother base before freezing.
The dessert is crumbly after spinning
Add a small splash of milk or water and respin. This is common with home frozen dessert machines.
Why Use Fun Foods Direct Soft Serve Mixes?
- Easy to prepare at home
- Suitable for Ninja Creami, Kmart dessert makers and other home machines
- Great for families, parties, events and dessert nights
- Available in a wide range of flavours
- Can be used for soft serve, frozen desserts, milkshakes and thickshakes
- Pairs well with toppings, sauces, sprinkles and crushed nuts
Shop the Home Soft Serve Mix Range
Ready to make soft serve at home? Browse the full Home Soft Serve Mix Range and choose from vanilla, chocolate, salted caramel, blueberry, cheesecake, frozen yoghurt, Biscoff, fairy floss and more.
Whether you are using a Ninja Creami, Kmart dessert maker, ice cream machine or another at-home frozen dessert machine, our soft serve mixes make it simple to create smooth, creamy desserts at home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this soft serve mix only for Ninja Creami?
No. These mixes can be used in Ninja Creami, Kmart dessert makers and other at-home frozen dessert machines. Always follow your machine instructions for freezing and churning.
Can I use milk instead of water?
Yes. Replacing part of the water with milk can create a richer, creamier result.
Can I use these mixes for thickshakes?
Yes. Some mixes, such as the Premium Thickshake & Frappe Base Mix, are especially suited for thickshakes and frozen drinks.
Do I need a commercial soft serve machine?
No. These mixes can be used in home dessert machines, ice cream makers and blended frozen dessert recipes.
What toppings should I add?
Popular options include chocolate topping, caramel topping, strawberry topping, sprinkles, crushed peanuts and cookies n cream topping.
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