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Prepare the Coconut Base: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the coconut milk, coconut sugar, and kosher salt. Stir frequently with a rubber spatula until the sugar has completely dissolved. Remove from the heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
Fill the Pint: Add the papaya chunks to a Ninja CREAMi pint container. Stir the vanilla extract and rum extract into the cooled coconut mixture, then pour it over the papaya until everything is evenly covered.
Freeze: Secure the lid and place the pint on a level surface in the freezer for 24 hours, or until completely frozen solid.
Process in the Ninja CREAMi: Remove the lid, place the frozen pint into the Ninja CREAMi outer bowl, secure the outer bowl lid, and lock it into the machine according to the manufacturer's instructions. Select the Lite Ice Cream function.
Re-Spin if Needed: If the mixture looks crumbly after the first spin, return the pint to the machine and run the Re-Spin cycle once for a smoother, creamier texture. Serve immediately.
Store Leftovers: Smooth the surface of any remaining frozen dessert with the back of a spoon before replacing the lid and returning it to the freezer. Reprocess using the Re-Spin function before serving again if needed.
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Notes
Use ripe papaya: For the sweetest flavor and creamiest texture, choose a papaya with orange flesh that is fragrant and slightly soft to the touch.
Freeze for 24 hours: Place the pint on a level surface and freeze completely before processing in the Ninja CREAMi.
Re-Spin if needed: If the dessert is crumbly after the first spin, run the Re-Spin cycle once or twice until smooth and creamy.