More tips:\r\n\r\nIn a supermarket make sure the ice cream package feels hard and shows no signs of thawing and refreezing.\r\n\r\nTo keep your ice cream fresh your freezer must be set never more than 0 degrees F.\r\n\r\nAfter you serve ice cream, press a sheet of wax paper on the surface before replacing the lid. This will prevent ice crystals from forming and help maintain freshness.