What to do with a frozen solid custard

Sometimes I tend to forget and sometimes I just get plain lazy.

And one consequence is that the ice cream custard that has been left in the freezer for too long (usually overnight) becomes frozen rock solid. So what now?

For Already Been Churned ice cream custard:
Well, if the frozen ice cream custard has already been hand-churned at least twice, it should be of pretty decent texture. Simply leave the frozen custard in the chiller or fridge section for about 10 to 15 minutes and it will soften enough to scoop and serve.

For Never Been Churned ice cream custard:
Alternatively, let it chill for about 30 minutes or so and when the texture is soft enough, start whisking by hand again. Proceed to hand-churn and freeze normally until firm but soft enough to scoop and serve.

Do note that large ice crystals might have already formed in a frozen custard that has NOT been hand-churned at all. To reduce the ice crystals from big and flaky bits to less perceptible ones, it is advisable to allow the frozen custard to melt considerably, so that any icy bits will be melted down as well, and proceed to churn the custard by hand normally and leave to freeze firm.

Conclusion:
But if you aren't the particularly picky type, I guess a frozen custard texture can still taste pretty good.