How to Make Perfect Ice Cream Scoops: Tricks and Essential Tools 🍨

Have you always wondered how to create perfect ice cream scoops to serve to your guests, perhaps in a spectacular but simple way?

Today we will help you with some quick and practical advice , to obtain an impeccable result and make you look great at the table!

The right tools for perfect balls

First of all, to make your balls successful, you will need to use the right tools, Without them , obtaining perfectly shaped ice cream is impossible .

In fact, there is the portioner with the crank that can be easily found online. As the word indicates, it is the fundamental tool for portioning our ice cream balls, but it is also useful for portioning dough for meatballs, pancakes, muffins, etc.

Tricks of the trade

For correct use, the portioner must necessarily be wet in cold water before using it, in this way the crank is allowed to rise easily allowing the ice cream to detach better while remaining intact and maintaining the shape of a ball.

Little reminder: if you serve different flavors of ice cream, you must wash the scoop between flavors to avoid mixing the flavors!

The right consistency of ice cream

Another important factor for obtaining a good result is the consistency of the ice cream.

You may have found it difficult to eat ice cream right after taking it out of the freezer, and the same goes for our portions.

In fact, to create cups of the right consistency, the ice cream must be neither too soft nor too cold.

If you buy it at an ice cream shop, the consistency will be just right before serving, but if the ice cream you are serving is the pre-packaged one you have in the freezer, you will need to melt it a little first to be able to portion it correctly.

How many scoops of ice cream should you serve per person?

Now there is one last question to ask… how many balls per serving is right?

Typically, you go from a minimum of two to a maximum of five balls , depending on your gluttony and the type of dessert you are preparing.

How to serve ice cream in an elegant way?

For an elegant and original presentation, we recommend the 12.5 cl Bormioli Rocco Fido airtight jars . They are perfect for serving ice cream in a chic way, and add a touch of rusticity and design to your table.