How to Scoop Ice Cream Without an Ice Cream Scoop

Ice cream season is officially in full swing. Leave the scoop in the drawer and use a different utensil for easier serving.

How to Scoop Ice Cream Without an Ice Cream Scoop

A butter knife is a handy tool for serving ice cream, especially if you don’t mind not having perfectly rounded scoops. It slices right through the ice cream, even if it’s frozen hard, and the ice cream slides cleanly off into the bowl when scraped along the edge.

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