Ice Cream - How to Serve and Store

To make birthday party treats ahead of time, scoop ice cream into muffin pan liners. Decorate with sprinkles, nuts or chocolate chips. Keep in the freezer on a baking sheet until ready to serve.
Place a marshmallow in the bottom of an ice cream cone before you add the ice cream. You'll stop a drip before it starts. If you're out of marshmallows, try using a dab of peanut butter instead.
To prevent wax-like film on top of opened ice cream, press a piece of wax paper against the surface and reseal the carton, then put into freezer.
Soften hard ice cream by microwaving at 30% power. One pint will take 15 to 30 seconds; one quart, 30 to 45 seconds; and one-half gallon 45 seconds to one minute.