Easily Scoop Ice Cream With A Simple Microwave Hack

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Never Struggle To Scoop Ice Cream Again With A Simple Microwave Hack By Ashley M. Jacobs Oct. 11, 2025 7:00 pm EST

The worst thing about buying a carton of ice cream is that, sometimes, scooping it can be impossible. Whether the ice cream freezes a little too much, your freezer is arctic-cold, your scoop isn't the best, or you simply lack enough upper body strength to properly hack away at it, there are a few tricks you can use. The first one is a microwave tip every home cook should know . Simply take the lid off and pop it in the microwave for 10-60 seconds at 50% power, checking it at 10-second intervals. The key is to manually change your microwave settings, so don't forget this step before doing anything else — yes, you really need to mess with the power settings