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From the best ice cream scooper to tips for shaving across rather than digging down in the ice cream, here's how to achieve the perfect scoop of ice cream at home.

I test ice cream scoops all year, and the Thrifty Old Time Ice Cream Scooper is the best ice cream scooper. It’s mess-free, scoops without much effort, and is easy to clean. It’s also fun to use.