Is this scoop good for hard ice cream?

It works best on softer ice cream, sorbet and frozen yogurt. On very hard ice cream the plastic can flex, so let the tub soften a little first.

Is it dishwasher-safe?

Yes. It can be washed in the dishwasher or by hand.

How does it compare with a metal scoop?

A metal scoop is stiffer and conducts warmth to soften the ice cream. This one is lighter and cheaper but less sturdy on hard tubs.

Does the handle really stay cold-free?

The plastic handle is designed to keep your hand from feeling the cold of the frozen treat while you scoop.

It is a plastic scoop with a plastic handle.

Where is the Mainstays Plastic Ice Cream Scoop Spoon cheapest?

At Walmart, for $1.00, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the Mainstays Plastic Ice Cream Scoop Spoon?

Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 698 ratings.

Mainstays Plastic Ice Cream Scoop Spoon

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Mainstays Plastic Ice Cream Scoop Spoon

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Last seen at $1.00 at Walmart on Nov 10.

Our take on the Mainstays Plastic Ice Cream Scoop Spoon

The Mainstays Plastic Ice Cream Scoop is a simple, budget-minded scoop with a plastic handle meant to keep your hand from feeling the cold while you serve ice cream, sorbet or frozen yogurt. It is dishwasher-safe, which makes cleanup easy for everyday desserts. It suits casual home servers who want one basic scoop in the kitchen drawer rather than a heavy stainless tool. Against metal scoops it trades heat conduction and stiffness for light weight and low cost, and it is not built for rock-hard ice cream.

Best forEveryday home ice cream servingsSorbet and frozen yogurtDishwasher usersCasual, occasional scooping

Pros

Plastic handle insulates the hand from the cold
Dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup
Light and easy to handle
Simple design that stores in a drawer
Low-cost pick for occasional use

Cons

Plastic can flex or crack under hard, frozen-solid ice cream
No heat-conducting metal body to soften scoops
Less durable than a one-piece metal scoop
Not suited to heavy, frequent scooping

Mainstays Plastic Ice Cream Scoop Spoon prices at every store

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What reviewers say

4.5 / 5698 ratings

Buyers rate it well overall, with 4.5 out of 5 from 698 ratings. Most treat it as a cheap, functional scoop for home desserts and like the insulated handle and easy cleanup. The main complaints come from people scooping very hard ice cream, where the plastic feels less sturdy than metal.

What people mention

BuildMixedBuyers find it fine for soft or everyday ice cream but less sturdy than metal when the tub is hard.
Cold handlePraisedThe plastic handle keeps hands from getting cold while scooping.
CleanupPraisedOwners like that it can go in the dishwasher.
ValuePraisedReviewers see it as a cheap, functional scoop for occasional home use.

About the Mainstays Plastic Ice Cream Scoop Spoon

This Mainstays ice cream scoop spoon is made of plastic. It is used to serve ice cream, sorbet, or frozen yogurt at home.

The plastic handle helps keep your hands from getting cold while you scoop. It can be washed in the dishwasher or by hand.

Material: Plastic
Color: White
Use: Ice cream, sorbet, frozen yogurt
Care: Dishwasher safe or hand wash

Specifications

color: WhiteSource

Questions and answers

Is this scoop good for hard ice cream?: It works best on softer ice cream, sorbet and frozen yogurt. On very hard ice cream the plastic can flex, so let the tub soften a little first.
Is it dishwasher-safe?: Yes. It can be washed in the dishwasher or by hand.
How does it compare with a metal scoop?: A metal scoop is stiffer and conducts warmth to soften the ice cream. This one is lighter and cheaper but less sturdy on hard tubs.
Does the handle really stay cold-free?: The plastic handle is designed to keep your hand from feeling the cold of the frozen treat while you scoop.
What is it made of?: It is a plastic scoop with a plastic handle.
Where is the Mainstays Plastic Ice Cream Scoop Spoon cheapest?: At Walmart, for $1.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the Mainstays Plastic Ice Cream Scoop Spoon?: Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 698 ratings.