A Mashable Choice Award is a badge of honor, reserved for the absolute best stuff we’ve tested and loved. Table of Contents A year ago, Ninja debuted the latest iteration of the Ninja Creami , the Swirl, which brought soft-serve home. Initially, I loved the ice cream maker, reviving the fervor of the 2000s frozen yogurt craze that I didn't know I still had in me. Now, a full year later, how do I feel about the ice cream maker? In the past year, the ice cream maker has gone through some minor updates. It has a new name, the Ninja Creami Scoop & Swirl, and comes in new colors, including stone & gold and sage green. It hasn't changed in price, still $349.99, though usually you can find it on sale for just $299.99. But how has the Ninja Creami Scoop and Swirl made itself at home in my kitchen? Here are my thoughts a year later. I got a sneak peek of the Ninja Scoop & Swirl at the brand's event in February 2025 and was reliving the froyo craze.…