Better Home Cooking Basics: #60 For the Perfect Scoop of Ice Cream Use Hot Water & an Ice Cream Scoop.

In honor of free cone day at Ben & Jerry's today, I thought I'd give you the scoop on how to scoop your ice cream (or gelato or sorbet or whatever version of frozen delciousness you prefer).


I used to work in a cafe that served ice cream, gelato & sorbet. You name it, I scooped it.

In order to get the perfect scoop you need 2 things: a cup/glass/bowl of hot water & a metal ice cream scoop. Dip your ice cream scooper in to the hot water & then scoop your ice cream until your heart's content. This works because the metal scoop heats up in the hot water & then can cut through the cold ice cream with precision.

If you don't have an ice cream scoop I suggest you get one (& if you have one you should use it) otherwise you'll end up with a lot of bent spoons. If you don't have a scoop or refuse to use one (ahem Chris) at the very least run your spoon under some hot water before attacking your carton.

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