*Note, the original Oxo Good Grips scoop used in our test is no longer in production, so we've linked to the newest edition (the handle construction is the same).Ĭomfort: 3/3 stars Ease: 2/3 stars Release: 1/3 stars Attractiveness of scoops: 2. The downside is that the more you scoop, the more the ice cream sticks, so you'll have to shake or pry it out.

It's also got a narrow bowl, flat edges, and a pointed tip, which helps it get close to the corners of the ice cream container and create a prettier scoop. The Oxo Good Grips Solid Ice Cream Scoop has a very comfortable and sturdy rubber grip on its handles that prevents slipping, so you can have total control of your scoop. Pros: Sturdy handle makes it easy to dig into deeply frozen treats, and the stainless steel head won't chip.Ĭons: Ice cream tends to cling to the scoop, so might require some shaking or prying. It also makes bigger portions than the other models I tested, which could be a good or a bad thing depending on your perspective!Ĭomfort: 3/3 stars Ease: 2.5/3 stars Release: 2/3 stars Attractiveness of scoops: 2/3 starsĪlso available at Bed Bath & Beyond and Oxo. Minor quibbles: The scoop is too big and blunt to be very effective at getting the last bits of ice cream from the corners of a container ice cream sometimes sticks a bit and need a nudge to come off the scoop and the scoops themselves aren't as pretty as those made by Zeroll.

The ergonomic handle of the Zyliss Ice Cream Scoop is super comfortable and made testers feel like their grip was secure. It might seem odd that the heaviest scoop-this one weighs in at 8.7 ounces-is best for small hands, but this scoop's well-balanced heft gives great leverage for cutting through hard ice cream or sorbet. Pros: The ergonomic design and heft makes big, beautiful scoops easy.Ĭons: It's on the heavy side and the large scoop shape isn't ideal for getting the last bits of ice cream out. It's not dishwasher-safe, but it takes seconds to rinse it off, so that's not much of a problem.Ĭomfort: 3/3 stars Ease: 2.5/3 stars Release: 3/3 stars Attractiveness of scoops: 3/3 starsĪlso available at Bed Bath & Beyond and Sur La Table. Once you do, it works like a dream, and it makes perfectly rolled balls of ice cream-the best-looking scoops of all. Because the scoop is so light, you do need a little bit of elbow grease to get going. The lip of the bowl is a bit sharp, too, which helps it scoop rock-solid sorbet. That fluid transfers warmth from your hand to the bowl of the scoop, helping it glide through the ice cream and then release the scoop easily. A kitchen utensil that is made to form ice cream into a slightly rounded or a well-rounded ball shape as the ice cream is taken from the container and. It's made of lightweight aluminum with a simple, easy-to-grasp handle that's filled with a heat-conducting fluid. 'They are the gold standard in ice cream dishes,' Jeni said.

The Zeroll Original Ice Cream Scoop, Jeni's go-to scoop, is the one that shows up on top of most lists, and for good reason. Pros: The heat-conducting tool makes it easy to make perfect scoops with little to no effort.Ĭons: It's not dishwasher-safe so it requires some care for cleanup.

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