Zeroll 1020 Ice Cream Scoop, Aluminum, 2 Ounces, Silver

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In addition to those materials, some ice cream scoops, like the Spring Chef Ice Cream Scoop, have silicone or rubber handles to make the grip more ergonomic and comfortable. Part of what we like about Zeroll scoops or similar models is that they have a nice weight to them,” O’Hara says. “That helps provide leverage when scooping hard ice cream, and it also helps make them more durable.” The Zeroll 1020 Ice Cream Scoop weighs 4.16 ounces, which makes it one of the lightest weight ice cream scoops on our list. While most ice cream scoop heads are spherical, this one has a slightly more square head, which made the surface area a bit larger than other scoops. We also appreciated that the head features small recesses that allow the ice cream to release effortlessly. The Midnight Stainless Steel Ice Cream Scoop has a sleek and ergonomic design that looks appealing, but we found it was a bit too bulky and awkward to use. The head of the scoop features a rounded tip on the right side, which made scooping ice cream more cumbersome. Although the ice cream itself fell into the bowl easily and the scoop seemed durable, we couldn’t recommend it due to its unwieldiness and high price point. Met Lux 4.66 Ounce Scoop

Alfred L. Cralle, a businessman and inventor, first patented the "ice cream mold and disher" in 1897 after noticing servers struggling to release ice cream from spoons in the hotel he worked for as a porter. His original tool is reflected in the design of modern-day scoops that include the scraper mechanism. Scoops may seem basic, but many of them come with various features that make digging into tubs of ice cream smooth and easy. For example, you’ll find that some ice cream scoops have metal grooves that help release the ice cream into the bowl, while others may have soft and comfortable handles so you get a great grip. To be labeled as ice cream in the United States, a gallon of ice cream must weigh at least 4.5 pounds and contain a minimum of 10 percent milk fat,” they say. “Milk fat is both delicious and expensive, so budget-brand frozen dairy desserts will often replace a good deal of the milk fat with whipped air in an attempt to mimic the creaminess of ice cream (while also decreasing the calories). This means a scoop of super premium ice cream will weigh significantly more than an equal-sized scoop of a frozen dairy dessert.” Why are some ice cream scoops hollow?Overall, the Joseph Joseph Dimple Non-Drip Ice Cream Scoop earned the spot as the best ice cream scoop. During testing, it wowed us with its innovative and thoughtful design, and proved to be easy to use and clean. To use, simply scoop ice cream as you would with a classic ice cream scoop. To release the ice cream into your bowl, loosen your grip on the handle. As you loosen your grip, the head will split into two and your ice cream will fall into your bowl. Scoops fall into two general categories: light and heavy. Some were in the 4- to 4.5-ounce range, and others were in the 8- to 8.5-ounce range, but we find that design matters more than weight. We had favorites in both groups — a well-designed heavy scoop can give leverage cutting through hard ice cream. A well-designed light scoop can feel more comfortable and nimble. Unlike several other ice cream scoops on our list, this one is available in several bright colors, including aqua and purple. It is one of the heaviest ice cream scoops on our list, but because of its square head and comfortable grip, it’s the best large ice cream scoop. Although scoops with levers may require a bit of force or tension, this tool released ice cream gently and without any extra exertion. With this scoop, you won’t have to bang the tool on the side of your bowl to get the ice cream to fall.

This scoop glided seamlessly when used, although we did notice it created more square-shaped ice cream mounds compared to other ice cream scoops that created round mounds. Though the shape was slightly different, it still worked well and earned a 4.5-star rating for its performance after we tested it.For Kelly Williamson, co-founder of True Scoops ice cream, the best way to scoop ice cream is to let the ice cream soften on the counter until it gives slightly with the touch of a finger. “Dip your ice cream scoop in at a slight angle and drag it towards you until a ball of ice cream has formed,” she says. “If you’re scooping from a pint, dip into it at the same slight angle but ‘go around the world’ which basically means to go around the outside of the pint scooping up all that ice cream.” It may be better suited for scooping foods with a softer texture, like cupcake or muffin batter. Additionally, because of its release lever design, it can only be used by right-handed users. Out of the three ice cream scoops we tested with levers, this one performed the best, but it didn’t perform well enough for us to recommend it as one of the best ice cream scoops. Midnight Stainless Steel Ice Cream Scoop

Nearly a century later, we’re still reaching for the Zeroll because of that well-designed scoop. It’s the perfect shape to make round balls of ice cream that slide easily out of the scoop, and a sharp (but not dangerously sharp) edge that cuts into even the hardest frozen ice cream. For an old-fashioned and reliable ice cream scoop, we loved using the Zeroll 1020 Ice Cream Scoop. While it doesn’t have a groundbreaking design, we found it to be a practical and effective kitchen tool. Our experts have some pretty helpful tips on how to scoop ice cream like a professional. "Ice cream softens from the outside in, so you want to pull the scoop around the outside of the container you’re scooping from (and the larger the container, the easier it is to scoop),” the Bechtels say. “As you pull the scoop through the ice cream it should curl itself into the perfect ball of ice cream, ready to nestle perfectly into your cup or cone." Be sure to read the care instructions that come with your ice cream scoop before washing. Some of them, like the Joseph Joseph Dimple Non-Drip Ice Cream Scoop, are dishwasher safe, but others such as the Zeroll 1020 Ice Cream Scoop, should only be washed by hand. As we tested the scoops, we evaluated each tool on four main factors: design, performance, durability, and value. Each scoop was tested in a more firm and textured ice cream, as well as a lighter and smoother ice cream. We also used each ice cream scoop in a pint and half-gallon container to test for performance and maneuverability.

How we tested

In our testing, we found that the Sumo Ice Cream Scoop can give you a scoop of ice cream that looks like it came straight from your favorite ice cream shop. This scoop made it to the top of our list because of its durable stainless steel construction and grippy handle, which felt more comfortable in our hands than many of the other scoops on our list. Additionally, because the weight is distributed evenly throughout the handle length, you can scoop practically effortlessly without straining your hand. Plus, we felt that its pointed edge made it easy to dig the ice cream out. Our favorite part of this scoop is the head, which has a squared-off corner. This design allows users to effortlessly scoop ice cream in the bottom of containers or in corners. The squared-off corner also proved easy to begin scooping from a new container, since the edge could dig into the ice cream. OXO Good Grips Solid Stainless Steel Ice Cream Scoop: The OXO Good Grips Solid Stainless Steel Ice Cream Scoop was simply too heavy. Testers also had a hard time getting the ice cream to curl into a pleasing ball. In the early 1930s, Sherman Kelly was vacationing in Florida when he noticed that a woman working at an ice cream shop had calluses and blisters all over her hand from scooping frozen ice cream. He saw it as an opportunity: In 1933, he patented his idea for a self-defrosting model that would make scooping ice cream painless and set up the Zeroll Company in his garage. Now the scoop is made in Florida, but the product hasn't changed much in the years since. The early success of The Zeroll Co. was stalled by World War II. The aluminium needed to produce the scoops was diverted to wartime use and the business was virtually dormant for several years.

This brand is also a favorite for O’Hara to use in his ice cream shops. “We love a classic style scoop, our favorite brand is Zeroll,” O’Hara says. “We've used other similar styles, but Zeroll is the highest quality and most durable.” It’s the heaviest option on our list at 8.16 ounces, and it created ice cream mounds that were a little more square than round.Over the course of 10 hours, our testing lab in Birmingham, Alabama, evaluated 24 different ice cream scoops. To properly test the ice cream scoops, we first learned the proper technique for scooping ice cream to ensure we were using the scoops correctly.