# Ingenious Sweets Servers The Dolce Ice Cream Scoop Helps You to Bore Below Freezer Burn By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-04-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dolce-ice-cream-scoop References: [quirky](http://www.quirky.com/products/476-Dolce-ice-cream-scoop) Here is the post-supper scenario: you've decided to treat yourself to a delicious [dairy dessert](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ben-jerrys-sundaes2), and you've gotten yourself all excited about it, only discover that the top layer within the tub is practically impenetrable. The [Dolce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neuroscientifically-crafted-scented-candles) Ice Cream Scoop was designed to perform confectionery recovery operations so that you can dig deeper to acquire that sweet and soft snack that you've been craving. The back of the Quirky culinary implement has been given a generous opening and sharp edges; it otherwise looks like a regular metal serving spoon. This unique feature allows you to effectively scrape the surface of [freezer-burnt ice cream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bunny-soft-scoopable), rolling it into the familiar curled shape. The opening also enables you to poke stuck spoonfuls out of the scoop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 88% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Innovative Kitchen Tools:** The Dolce Ice Cream Scoop showcases the trend of innovative kitchen tools that address specific challenges, such as scraping freezer-burnt ice cream. - **Confectionery Recovery:** The concept of confectionery recovery is a trend that focuses on finding solutions to access hard-to-reach sweets, as demonstrated by the Dolce Ice Cream Scoop. - **Functional Design:** Functional design is a trend seen in the Dolce Ice Cream Scoop, with its sharp edges and generous opening that allows for effective scraping and poking of stuck ice cream. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchenware:** The kitchenware industry can benefit from the disruptive innovation opportunity of creating more tools like the Dolce Ice Cream Scoop that address specific challenges faced by consumers. - **Frozen Desserts:** The frozen desserts industry can embrace the disruptive innovation opportunity of developing products and tools that make it easier for consumers to enjoy their treats, even when faced with freezer burn. - **Confectionery:** The confectionery industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunity of creating confectionery recovery tools or techniques that allow consumers to access hard-to-reach or stuck sweets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Heated Kitchen Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meltbuddy.md) - [Upside Down Ice Creams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vice-versa.md) - [Edible Ice Cream Spoons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-cream-spoons.md) - [At-Home Soft-Serve Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmia-softsnap.md) - [Hassle-Free Ice Cream Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuisinart-solo-scoops-ice-cream-maker.md) - [Topping-Paired Prepackaged Sundaes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carte-dor-sundae.md) - [Dipped Cookie Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dipped-cookie-sandwiches.md) - [Portable Ice Cream Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocinare-krush.md) - [Pint-Sized Ice Cream Mixes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-scoops-ice-cream-mixes.md)