Administrators Pompeii Posted August 9, 2014 Administrators Share Posted August 9, 2014 Sometimes your ice cream will freeze to the point of being rock solid. You can get around that with some precise grid cuts made by a sharp, warm knife. America's Test Kitchen's YouTube channel has the scoop on how you can excavate the cold, creamy goodness. Take your sharp knife and run it under warm water briefly. Then make cuts about one inch deep in a grid-like formation, spacing cuts about an inch apart as well. Run your spoon or ice cream scooper under some warm water, and each section should come out with ease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 ^^^been doing that for years...lol^^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I knew about running the utensils under hot water, but not about the checker board pattern. Great tip! Pompeii 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buster99 Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I have the BEST ice cream scooper. It has gel in the handle that gets warm from your hand. I have never had a trouble scooping ice cream. You can't put it in the dishwasher, though. BF ruined one by doing this, so I bought another. I am buying at least 3 for Christmas gifts this year. (Got it from the home party cooking utensil catalog) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petee Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 WIsh someone had told us this before we dipped ice cream all day at the Jefferson County Fair! Even my husband's hand ached that night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petee Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I have the BEST ice cream scooper. It has gel in the handle that gets warm from your hand. I have never had a trouble scooping ice cream. You can't put it in the dishwasher, though. BF ruined one by doing this, so I bought another. I am buying at least 3 for Christmas gifts this year. (Got it from the home party cooking utensil catalog) Could you put the info on where to find that scoop on here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 The Pampered Chef Recalls Ice Cream Dippers Due to Impact Injury Hazard FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 20, 2011 Release #12-062 Firm's Recall Hotline: (877) 917-2433 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 The Pampered Chef Recalls Ice Cream Dippers Due to Impact Injury HazardWASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Ice cream dippers Units: About 20,000 Distributor: The Pampered Chef, of Addison, Ill. Manufacturer: The Zeroll Company, of Fort Pierce, Fla. Hazard: When the liquid-filled ice cream scoop is exposed to warm water, the cap and seal at the end of the scoop handle can fly off with substantial force, posing an impact injury hazard to nearby consumers. Incidents/Injuries: The Pampered Chef has received 16 reports including damage to kitchen items and six reports of personal injuries including lacerations, bruises and redness caused by caps coming off the base of the handle. Description: The dippers are metallic gray aluminum with a plastic dome-shaped cap on the base of the handle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Their new ice cream scoop Ice Cream Scoop $9.50 Ice Cream ScoopThe pointed head cuts through hard ice cream and scoops down to the bottom of the carton. Scalloped edges scrape the sides and top. Handle protects your hand from the cold metal. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bon Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Electric Ice Cream Scooper for the impatient by Mike When you want ice cream at home, you want it instantaneously. Waiting for the ice cream to thaw, while only taking minutes, seems like hours. You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lavender Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 When did eating ice cream get so complicated? Jay and Georgie_girl 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petee Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Electric Ice Cream Scooper for the impatient by Mike When you want ice cream at home, you want it instantaneously. Waiting for the ice cream to thaw, while only taking minutes, seems like hours. You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petee Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 Here's a video about the electric one. Maybe someone could dip some scoops ahead and put them into the freezer till they're needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buster99 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I have both of the pampered chef ones. Like the old one better...have not had a problem with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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