The Best Ice Cream Container
We looked at the top 11 Ice Cream Containers and dug through the reviews from 18 of the most popular review sites including and more. The result is a ranking of the best Ice Cream Containers.
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Our Picks For The Top Ice Cream Containers
- The Best Ice Cream Container
- 1. StarPack Home Freezer Ice Cream Storage Container, 2-Pack
- 2. BALCI Freezer Storage Tub & Ice Cream Container, 2-Pack
- 3. SveBake Double Insulated Ice Cream Container, 2-Pack
- 4. Winoo Design Paperboard Ice Cream Container, 40-Pack
- 5. Tovolo Glide-A-Scoop Insulated Non-Slip Ice Cream Container
- 6. Belinlen Frozen Dessert Ice Cream Container, 40-Count
- 7. Tovolo Sweet Treat Silicone Stacking Ice Cream Container, 4-Pack
- 8. StarPack Portion Control Mini Ice Cream Container, 6-Pack
- 9. Tovolo Sweet Treat Tight-Fitting Ice Cream Container
- 10. SUMO Dishwasher Safe Homemade Ice Cream Container
- 11. Black Cat Avenue Disposable Ice Cream Container, 15-Count
Most VersatileAlthough this ice cream container is designed for ice cream, it can also be used for soup, meal prep and more.
Great Quart StorageThis ice cream container has lids for easy stacking, making storage a breeze.
Why we recommend these ice cream containers?
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Our experts reviewed the top 11 Ice Cream Containers and also dug through the reviews from 18 of the most popular review sites including and more. The result is a ranking of the best of the best Ice Cream Containers.
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The Best Overall
StarPack Home Freezer Ice Cream Storage Container, 2-Pack
Our Take
The build of this ice cream container gives you plenty of choices for storage. Use these 1-liter containers for storing ice cream, prepping meals, packing soup in your lunchbox or keeping snacks fresh. The lids make the containers stackable for easy storage.
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The Best Bang For Your Buck
BALCI Freezer Storage Tub & Ice Cream Container, 2-Pack
Our Take
You can store up to 1 quart of your favorite ice cream in each of these ice cream containers. The lids make them stackable for easy storage, and the four colors let you customize to your preferences. The tight-sealing lid and thick walls help protect internal contents against freezer burn.
Overall Product Rankings
5. Tovolo Glide-A-Scoop Insulated Non-Slip Ice Cream Container
7. Tovolo Sweet Treat Silicone Stacking Ice Cream Container, 4-Pack
11. Black Cat Avenue Disposable Ice Cream Container, 15-Count
Our Ice Cream Container Findings
StarPack Home Freezer Ice Cream Storage Container, 2-Pack
What We Liked: The build of this ice cream container gives you plenty of choices for storage. Use these 1-liter containers for storing ice cream, prepping meals, packing soup in your lunchbox or keeping snacks fresh. The lids make the containers stackable for easy storage.
BALCI Freezer Storage Tub & Ice Cream Container, 2-Pack
What We Liked: You can store up to 1 quart of your favorite ice cream in each of these ice cream containers. The lids make them stackable for easy storage, and the four colors let you customize to your preferences. The tight-sealing lid and thick walls help protect internal contents against freezer burn.
Tovolo Glide-A-Scoop Insulated Non-Slip Ice Cream Container
What We Liked: Prevent freezer burn by storing your creamy dessert in this ice cream container. It’s BPA-free and made using a double wall and an airtight lid. The base of the unit is non-slip, so it won’t slide on the counter when you’re trying to scoop ice cream out of it.
Belinlen Frozen Dessert Ice Cream Container, 40-Count
What We Liked: If you’re interested in making homemade ice cream to be serving individually to your party guests, this set of ice cream containers is your best bet. They come in packs of 40 that include vented lids. The containers work just as well for hot foods and have a capacity of 16 ounces.
Tovolo Sweet Treat Silicone Stacking Ice Cream Container, 4-Pack
What We Liked: You’ll get four silicone ice cream containers with this set. Each one has a different colored lid and is designed to provide an airtight seal that keeps freezer burn at bay. The tubs are also stackable for maximum space, as dishwasher safe for easy clean up.
Our Ice Cream Container Buying Guide
Space can be at a premium in some freezers, making a half-gallon of ice cream a tight squeeze. Further complicating matters is the fact that manufacturer ice cream containers are hardly well insulated, which means that unless your household goes through a half-gallon quickly, freezer burn is a real risk. At the very least, your ice cream won’t taste as fresh after you’ve opened it and stored it.
Ice cream containers provide a great alternative to traditional paper-based ice cream boxes and canisters. You’ll get a well-insulated build with a tight-sealing lid to keep air out and protect your ice cream from freezer burn. But there are also pint-sized paper-based containers that sell in bulk quantities for distributing ice cream as gifts. If you’re having a party or just want portion control, a paper-based container can be a great way to go.
Whether made from paper or insulated plastic, though, ice cream containers can go beyond storing ice cream. This is especially true of smaller ones that can be used for storing soup or snacks. If you’re just looking for a container to replace your half gallons of ice cream, though, go with a larger one that has plenty of space for sliding in an ice cream scoop.
DWYM Fun Fact
It may be hard to believe now, but at one time, there were only three flavors of ice cream available to consumers: chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. In the 1920s, Rocky Road became the fourth flavor and opened the imaginations of ice cream manufacturers everywhere. In the 1940s, Burt Baskin and Irv Robbins came up with the idea of opening an ice cream shop that offered a whopping 31 flavors of ice cream. Baskin-Robbins’ original 31 flavors included cherry macaroon, chocolate mint, peppermint stick, vanilla burnt almond and, of course, Rocky Road. Today, it seems a new ice cream flavor is being invented every week, along with ice cream shops that let you choose the candies and fruits that will be mixed in with the plain ice cream you prefer.
The Ice Cream Container Tips and Advice
- One of the biggest differentiating factors between ice cream containers is capacity. You’ll get containers that can hold one quart or six ounces. The larger quart size is for transferring half-gallon ice cream container contents, but those products actually contain 1.5 quarts of ice cream. That means you may need to split your ice cream between two containers unless you transfer it after you’ve enjoyed a bowl or two.
- Look at the build of the ice cream container you’re buying. Some containers have thin, narrow designs that will fit right in the door of your freezer, while others have stackable lids that make it easy to pile them in the corner.
- Some ice cream canisters have a panel that allows you to write in ink what’s inside. You could use this to label the contents and even add in the date it was put in the freezer.
- Since you’ll be storing your ice cream containers in the freezer, you’ll likely find they’re all freezer-safe. But some are also dishwasher and microwave safe. If this is important to you, look for that in the containers you choose.
- Ice cream containers aren’t just for ice cream. They not only extend to gelato and sorbet, but you can also use them for items like baby food, soup, snacks and more. This is especially relevant if you’re buying pint-size containers that can easily be slipped inside your tote bag when you leave the house.
About The Author
Alicia Bodine is a New Jersey-based writer that is always on the hunt for kitchen gadgets that can help save time and money, especially with two food-loving daughters at home. With more than 15 years of experience, her work has appeared in sites like on leading food and drink publications. When she's not writing, you'll find her gardening, spending time with her kids, cooking in the kitchen or playing with her two kitties, Flitter and Otter. Alicia loves researching the latest and greatest gadgets, products and items that help simplify her life.
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