8 Ice Cream Hacks You Should Try This Summer

Here are eight ice cream hacks you need to try this summer.

1. Prevent freezer burn by adding parchment paper

Don’t you just hate it when your vanilla ice cream gets covered in that nasty layer of ice crystals? Fret not, for there is a simple way to get rid of the freezer burn – let the frozen treat sit on the countertop for a couple of minutes. That’s it. That’s the hack. Unless you want to prevent the ice from forming in the first place, in which case you’re going to need a sheet of parchment paper and cover the inside of the ice cream container. The paper will not let the moisture evaporate and, therefore, no more frozen crystals.

2. Use melted ice cream as custard

In case you are the type of person who would rather throw away a melted ice cream rather than slurp it up or add it to your coffee instead of creamer, know that there’s something very wrong with you and that you can utilize the melted vanilla ice cream as crème anglaise aka custard sauce. Just grab a spoon and pour it over a freshly baked pudding. Now that’s finger-lickin’ good.

3. Olive oil and salt

Yes, that’s correct. We’re about to sell you on eating your ice cream with salt and olive oil, and you will love it! Get yourself a big scoop of vanilla ice cream, drizzle some olive oil on it, and then add a dash of salt. This food hack will change your life! Salt brings up the sweetness, while olive oil, well, I don’t know what it does, but it’s something magical.