Ice Cream Cups from Prime Custom Packaging use a poly-coated or wax-lined interior built to resist moisture at freezer and room temperature alike. The freezer-grade structure holds shape from scoop to last bite without sogging or leaking. Full CMYK printing brings creamery branding onto every cup. There is zero minimum order quantity and every order ships free across the United States. Our design team builds a free mockup before production begins. Order today for freezer-grade ice cream packaging.
Frozen desserts demand packaging that can survive freezer temperatures, resist condensation, and hold shape without softening once melting begins. Ice Cream Cups from Prime Custom Packaging give ice cream shops, creameries, and frozen dessert brands across the United States a freezer-grade format built specifically for cold, wet contents.
Every cup is produced to standard scoop and pint volumes, printed with a business’s own branding, and shipped free nationwide with zero minimum order quantity, so a single flavor tester batch and a full wholesale production run both move through the same simple process.
A standard paper cup softens and leaks once it absorbs melted condensation from frozen contents. Ice Cream Cups solve that with a poly-coated or wax-lined interior that resists moisture at freezer and room temperature alike, holding shape from scoop to last bite.
Poly-coated paperboard provides a strong freezer-grade moisture barrier for daily scoop shop use, while a double-wall paperboard option adds extra insulation for premium pint packaging. Businesses comparing construction options often start with Custom Sushi Boxes before finalizing a full order.
| Material | Typical Thickness | Moisture Barrier | Print Surface | Best For |
| Poly-coated paperboard | 12pt to 16pt | High, freezer-grade coating | Bright white, full CMYK | Everyday scoop shop cups |
| Double-wall paperboard | 16pt to 20pt | High, insulated barrier | Bright white, full CMYK | Premium pint and quart packaging |
| Wax-lined paperboard | 12pt to 14pt | Moderate, wax coating | Natural or printed surface | Budget-friendly frozen dessert cups |
| Kraft freezer-grade board | 14pt to 16pt | High, food-safe coating | Natural brown, spot-color friendly | Eco-conscious creameries |
Serving size and use case decide the right cup structure. A single scoop needs a compact cup, while a pint or quart needs a taller, reinforced format. The comparison below lines up the variants used across the line.
| Variant | Lid Type | Best For | Wall Height | Standout Feature |
| Scoop cup | Flat paper or dome lid | Single or double scoop servings | 2 in to 2.5 in | Fast scoop shop service |
| Pint container | Snap-on plastic-free lid | Pint-size takeaway orders | 3.5 in to 4 in | Freezer-stable for retail sale |
| Quart container | Snap-on plastic-free lid | Family-size takeaway orders | 4.5 in to 5 in | Larger capacity for sharing |
| Sundae cup | Dome lid | Toppings-heavy sundae servings | 3 in to 3.5 in | Extra headspace for toppings |
Full CMYK printing reproduces a creamery’s logo and flavor artwork directly onto the cup surface with consistent color from batch to batch, even at freezer temperatures. Pantone spot-color matching keeps a signature brand color exact across every production run.
Freezer-grade coatings prevent condensation from softening the printed surface. Matte or gloss finish options let a brand choose the look that fits its shop aesthetic. Ice cream shops rounding out a full frozen dessert lineup often pair this format with Custom Takeout Boxes to round out a complete menu lineup.
Scoop formats fit single and double scoop servings. Pint and quart formats support retail takeaway sales. The table below gives typical dimension ranges so an order can be sized correctly before production begins.
| Size Category | Typical Dimensions | Common Contents | Order Volume | Notes |
| Small scoop | 3 in diameter x 2 in | Single scoop serving | In-store scoop orders | Fast, compact cup |
| Large scoop / sundae | 4 in diameter x 3 in | Double scoop or sundae | In-store scoop orders | Extra headspace for toppings |
| Pint | 4.5 in diameter x 4 in | 16 oz retail pint | Retail takeaway sales | Freezer-stable snap lid |
| Quart | 5.5 in diameter x 5 in | 32 oz family-size serving | Retail and wholesale orders | Larger capacity for sharing |
Snap-on lids create a tight seal that resists freezer burn and leaking during transport. Dome lids on scoop and sundae cups add clearance for toppings without crushing. Freezer-grade construction keeps shape intact through repeated temperature changes.
Ice cream shops and creameries rely on scoop cups for daily in-store service. Grocery and specialty stores depend on pint and quart formats for retail shelf sales. Restaurants and dessert bars use sundae cups for topping-heavy servings. Businesses expanding into other frozen or cold items sometimes add Custom Fast Food Boxes to their counter lineup.
Creameries scaling toward wholesale grocery distribution can standardize one freezer-grade dieline across cup sizes and flavors, keeping branding consistent whether the order is a case or a pallet. Private label frozen dessert brands can pair unbranded stock with faster turnaround between seasonal designs.
A single sample batch and a full wholesale production run both move through the same streamlined process. There is zero minimum order quantity, so testing a new Ice Cream Cups format before a flavor launch costs nothing extra upfront, and every order ships free across the United States.
Our in-house design team builds a free dieline and mockup for every order, showing exact proportions and lid mechanics before production starts. Revisions continue at no charge until the proof matches a creamery’s branding.
Every production run passes through a structural check confirming freezer-grade coating resists softening at sub-zero temperatures. Color proofs are compared against approved Pantone references, and lid seal strength is verified through repeated freeze-thaw testing.
| Check | What We Verify | Why It Matters | Method |
| Freezer-grade barrier | Coating resists moisture at sub-zero temperatures | Prevents softening and leaking | Freeze-thaw cycle testing |
| Lid seal strength | Snap lid holds under handling and transport | Prevents spills and freezer burn | Repeated-cycle stress testing |
| Color accuracy | Print output matched to Pantone reference | Keeps branding consistent order to order | Spectrophotometer comparison |
| Structural rigidity | Cup walls resist crushing under stacking | Keeps cups intact in freezer storage | Load-bearing sample testing |
From creameries in California and New York to ice cream shops in Texas, Ohio, and the Southeast, Prime Custom Packaging ships Ice Cream Cups nationwide with no regional surcharge, at the same production quality and turnaround in every state.
Whether the need is a single sample batch for a new flavor line or a full wholesale production run, Ice Cream Cups from Prime Custom Packaging deliver a freezer-grade, leak-resistant format and sharp branding at a cost that works for growing creameries and dessert shops.
Order Now or email sales@primecustompackaging.com or call +1 (855) 611-8876 for a free quote today.
| Box Style | Ice Cream Cups |
| Dimension (L + W + H) | All Custom Sizes & Shapes |
| Quantities | No Minimum Order Required |
| Stock | 10pt to 28pt (60lb to 400lb) Eco-Friendly Kraft, E-flute Corrugated, Bux Board, Cardstock |
| Printing | No Printing, CMYK, CMYK + 1 PMS color, CMYK + 2 PMS colors |
| Finishing | Gloss Lamination, Matte Lamination, Gloss AQ, Gloss UV, Matte UV, Spot UV, Embossing, Foiling |
| Included Options | Die Cutting, Gluing, Scored,Perforation |
| Additional Options | Eco-Friendly, Recycled Boxes, Biodegradable |
| Proof | Flat View, 3D Mock-up, Physical Sampling (On request) |
| Turnaround | 4 – 8 Business Days, RUSH |
| Shipping | FLAT |
