5 Best Ice Cream Scoops

It’s just a scoop… or not?

What makes a great ice cream dessert?  Is it all about the ice cream, or do you think that presentation also plays a huge role in creating the perfect delicious ice cream?  Although scooping ice cream might look straightforward, we think that after our analysis of ice cream scoops, you will agree they are more than just a scoop!

 Whether you buy ice cream or make your own, you will want to have the right scoop and this overview will help you find it.

List of best ice cream scoops

• Most popular – Spring Chef Ice Cream Scoop with Comfortable Handle
• Best overall – Stainless Steel Ice Cream Scoop by Midnight Scoop
• Best heat conductive – Zeroll 1020 Original 
• Best multi size – Ice Cream/baking Scoop Set of 3
• Best budget – Vremi Small Scoops

Things to consider before buying the best ice cream scoop for your needs

Design

You may want a good-looking scoop but the most important thing here is that the scoop is sturdy and strong. You don’t want the scoop to bend when the ice cream is hard. Best is to have a scoop that stays in one piece. 

Size and weight

We usually prefer light weight tools but when talking about ice cream scoops a well-designed heavy scoop can give leverage when cutting through hard ice cream. However, light scoops can feel more comfortable.

Features

Ice cream scoops have not escaped the advances of technology. Heat conduction and defrosting fluid that transfers through the scoop with the heat from your hand are regular features. Both perform correctly but keep in mind that these scoops are not always dishwasher safe and must be hand washed if you want to keep these features to perform well in the long term.

Overview of best ice cream scoops

Most popular – Spring Chef Ice Cream Scoop with Comfortable Handle

Over 20,000 people have purchased this scoop! This heavy-duty tool is strong and sturdy with no mechanical gimmicks or moving parts that can break. And the best part for many, it’s dishwasher safe. This spade-like scoop cuts through hard ice cream smoothly and effortlessly so that ice cream curls onto itself. The handle even has a notch to lift container lids which will keep your hands happy.

Although it is a little heavier than desired, it is still comfortable to hold with an easy grip and the handle doesn’t freeze as does a metal handle. 

Best overall – Stainless Steel Ice Cream Scoop by Midnight Scoop

This scoop with a curved handle is designed to use your arms and shoulders for more leverage and power to push through the hardest ice cream.  

The only negative feedback is that the scoops are rather large and not efficient for filling cones.

This tool is made of stainless steel and although it is heavy duty, it is dishwasher safe, durable and there is a lifetime guarantee with no questions asked service. Being featured as one of Oprah’s favourite kitchen tools adds to the popularity of this scoop.

Best heat conductive – Zeroll 1020 Original 

This scoop is often first choice in ice cream shops and with chefs. The unique heat-conductive liquid in the handle uses the natural warmth of your hand to make for smooth and effortless scooping and easy release. We personally always keep a cup with warm water aside which eases the heat conductivity while scooping multiple times.

Best multi size – Ice Cream/baking Scoop Set of 3

This set comes with 3 separate scoops. We don’t recommend scooping the hardest ice cream but having a choice of size makes it easy to perfect scooping for a cone, a cup, and they also work well for baking cookies, biscuits and cupcakes.

This stainless-steel scoop is dishwasher wash safe and comes with a 1-year warranty.

Best budget – Vremi Small Scoops

It is in the name, made to cut small, round scoops even though hard ice cream. It’s strong and durable, and although it is selected as the best budget, it has a non-slip plastic handle with finger slots for comfortable handling. It is easy to clean and dishwasher safe.

Why should an ice cream scoop be stored in water?

An ice cream scoop should be stored in water to make it easier to cut through the hard ice cream, to remove residue, to prevent mixing of flavours, and to stop stickiness accumulating from the ice cream.

Often, when you visit an ice cream shop, you will have noticed that they keep their scoops in a stainless steel well filled with water. Some use cold water and others use warm. It should not be boiling water, though. The warmest should be room temperature.

Now, this doesn’t mean that you will store your ice cream scoop forever in a cup of water. What it means is that if you are using the scoop for more than one time like at a picnic or birthday party, it is best to keep it in water or at least rinse it under running water.

When you are not using the scoop, it can be stored in the same drawer as your other utensils. Just make sure that it is good and dry after proper washing, so that it does not rust. It’s also best not to wash the scoop in the dishwasher because the chemicals can cause pitting and ruin it.

Highlights of the best ice cream scoops

Ice cream scoops are the ultimate tool for frozen treat enthusiasts. Using a scoop brings a comforting sense of excitement and joy as it effortlessly works its magic in a tub of ice cream, frozen yoghurt, or sherbet. No doubt, a scoop creates perfectly rounded balls of pure indulgence.

With quite a few selections of sizes and designs to choose from, the right scoop offers endless possibilities for creating fabulous sundaes or enjoying a classic cone.

It’s a fun time that brings smiles and satisfaction with each scoop. So, grab the best ice cream scoop and let the scooping adventures unfold!