Ice cream spoon: varieties

How difficult it can be to scoop out ice cream that has hardened in the freezer! You have to take it out in advance, but then the treat quickly melts. A good way out of this situation would be a special device - an ice cream spoon with a long handle and a rounded scoop. Choosing this useful accessory is not so simple - first you need to get acquainted with its features.

Types of spoons

The taste of food largely depends on the device with which we eat. It has been noticed that ice cream takes on a woody taste from a classic wooden stick. Plastic spatulas do not change the taste, but are not hard enough to handle a dessert that is hard after refrigeration.

The most convenient option is a metal spoon . By being slightly heated by hand, the tool more easily separates pieces of cold delicacy. There are four types of this dessert device.

Porcevatel or noisette (noisette)

The word noisette means "hazelnut" in French. Therefore, the tool used to make balls from soft products is called a “noisette” or a notch knife. The product looks like a long spoon with a deep round scoop. It allows you to create portions of dessert, hence another name – portioner. Sometimes the tool handle is equipped with a second head, smaller in diameter, or a fork.

The noisette is suitable for all types of ice cream, from creamy gelato to fruit ice. For hard varieties of ice cream, such as sorbet, a flat head frother is used. Such a tool penetrates the frozen mass more easily and prevents splashing.

The diameter of the scoop of the noisette maker varies from 2 to 4 cm, the volume is usually designed for 30 g. Street ice cream makers use professional spooners that hold 60 g of product.

A type of noisette is a spoon for milkshakes. It is used when serving thick drinks, including those containing ice cream. The accessory features an elongated handle that can be lowered to the bottom of a deep glass. The scoop is larger than a traditional teaspoon, allowing you to scoop up whipped cream foam and edible decorations.

A round head cutter is widely used in cooking. With its help, balls are cut out of watermelons, melons, avocados, and dumplings and meatballs are formed.

Ice cream scoop with ejector

Pastry shops often use a semi-automatic noisette model made of aluminum or stainless steel. It is equipped with a mechanism that pushes out the finished balls while maintaining their shape. Using the device does not require special skills - first you need to fill the scoop, scraping the product with the edge, then press the lever. It is important not to scoop up a lot of dessert at once, but to scoop it up gradually so that the shape of the ball is neat.

Heated Ice Cream Scoop

The main problem when serving a cold dessert is to form beautiful portions without allowing the sweet mass to melt. A tool with a heated scoop can easily cope with this task. The handle of the product is equipped with batteries or a special liquid. The heat spreads to the scoop , raising its temperature slightly. Thanks to this, the frozen product becomes softer and quickly separates into portions. This convenient device is used when serving in bowls and cones, decorating desserts such as sweet pies and cocktails.

Spoons

The soft texture of ice cream allows you to create a variety of shapes from it. Experienced confectioners use a flat noisette to form roses, bouquets, and shells. This type of work requires special skills and artistic taste. There are also molding tools that allow you to quickly turn ice cream into funny shapes - hearts, stars, animals. Such devices are used when decorating children's desserts and organizing themed parties.

What to look for when choosing

An ice cream spoon still remains an unusual accessory for the home kitchen and many cafes. When choosing it, consider your own preferences in desserts. If you buy your favorite delicacy in large briquettes, you need a noisette for easy scooping. If you often make milkshakes with ice cream, this means you need to buy flat spoons with long handles.

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When ordering cutlery from a store for your own cafe or pastry shop, think about what desserts you are going to include on the menu, what the serving size will be, and whether you will add something original to the delicacy to attract the attention of guests.

Consider five more product characteristics:

material – confectioners recommend aluminum utensils. The lightweight metal heats up quickly from the warmth of your hand, making the ice cream easier to scoop. Aluminum does not rust from contact with water, is cleaned with conventional means, and looks beautiful on the table;

shape - the bowl of the product should be wider than that of a regular teaspoon. Make sure the edges are thin but not too sharp;

size - the length of the product varies from 16 to 22 cm. Choose according to the purpose, for cocktails - longer, for serving in bowls - 16-18 cm;

design - dessert cutlery is often complemented with bright details in the form of flowers and animals. This design is suitable for a children's cafe, but cannot diverge from the concept of the restaurant;

care features - metal utensils are easiest to wash and clean. Plastic is also easy to clean, but breaks if handled carelessly. Wooden and silver accessories require more careful care.

To serve, guests will need a beautiful set of 6-8 items. In household use, you can get by with 3-4 copies that match the style of your dishes.

How to use

The use and even the type of spoon depends on the method of serving the ice cream. If the dessert is presented in a bowl , it is eaten using a 16-18 cm long device with a flat scoop. If the delicacy is presented on a plate in the form of a roll, use a dessert fork.

For milkshakes and soft serve ice cream, you will need an accessory with a long handle and a small round head. It is used first to remove edible decorations from the top of the glass, and at the end to remove any residue from the bottom. Ice cream with pastries is eaten using two utensils at the same time - they separate and hold the pieces with a fork, and bring them to the mouth with a spoon.