This set is great for gifting since it comes in a gray gift box with each of the three scoops arriving inside its own velvet drawstring bag. If you want a versatile tool, you're better off with a smaller disher-style scoop like the Jenaluca Cookie Scoop Set. One issue with ice cream scoops is that they're too large for other culinary uses like scooping cookie dough or melon balls for your cocktails. The downside to the Zeroll scoop is that it is unable to tolerate temperatures above 140 degrees Fahrenheit, making it unable to go in the dishwasher. It should last a lifetime if itвЂ™s hand-washed as directed. Best of all, this is one solid piece, so there's no danger of parts breaking or loosening over time. That ease of scooping hard ice cream, a sleek and balanced design, and perfectly sized servings put this scoop at the top of the list.

The ice cream easily slid into an awaiting bowl, especially during the first tests while our tester's hand was still warm. When we tested this in a home kitchen, it took no time at all to scoop tight, round balls of ice cream with the Zeroll. The result is a scoop that feels comfortable to hold and slides smoothly through hard ice cream with minimal pressure required. The internal liquid heats up from the warmth of your hand, making the scoop's metal slightly warm. The scoop itself is made of lightweight aluminum, but the handle is filled with heat-conductive, FDA-approved mineral oil. You wouldn't know from looking at it, but the Zeroll Original ice cream scoop is actually an engineering wonder.

Hand can get cold if scooping multiple servings

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