How to Store and Scoop Ice Cream

Ice cream is a delicious treat that can be enjoyed any day of the year. If you like to buy ice cream at the store or from a local ice cream shop and store it in your freezer to eat later, here are some tips to help you keep it frozen and serve it so you can get the best texture and taste.

How to Store Ice Cream

Storing your ice cream at the right temperature is key. The best temperature to store ice cream is -8 degrees Fahrenheit. This will keep it frozen solid and will give it a creamy texture when it is served. Be sure to keep the temperature in your freezer as consistent as possible.

Don’t store ice cream on the freezer door. This area has the greatest temperature fluctuation whenever you open the door. You can keep the temperature more consistent if you store the ice cream at the back of the freezer.

You can prevent freezer burn by not letting your ice cream melt and then refreeze. The easiest way to do his is to eat an entire container of ice cream all at once. If you don’t want to do that, you can put the container back in the freezer upside down so the melted ice cream will drip on the lid and will not refreeze.

How to Scoop Ice Cream and Gelato

You can make your ice cream easier to scoop by using the right technique. Start by wetting the spoon or scooper with water at room temperature. This will allow you to scoop the ice cream in a smooth motion without hurting your wrist.

The direction in which you scoop will depend on the hand you use. If you are right-handed, scoop in a clockwise direction. If you are left-handed, scoop counter-clockwise.

Start scooping at the edge of the container. Ice cream softens at the edges first. Be careful not to let melted ice cream from the edges get mixed in with ice cream in the middle of the container that is still frozen.

Ice cream with chunks will stay frozen longer and will be harder to scoop. Let it sit out at room temperature a little longer than usual so it can soften.

Gelato has a different texture and consistency than ice cream and should be scooped differently. Scoop gelato in a straight line instead of a circular pattern.

Stop at Praline’s for Ice Cream Sundaes

If you are out for the day with your family and can’t wait to get home and enjoy some ice cream, stop in at Praline’s. We can make you sundaes with any of our delicious flavors and your choice of toppings. Visit your local Praline’s today.