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Homemade Magic Shell Recipe

This homemade magic shell recipes gives your frozen treats that rich chocolatey coating right at home. You'll be whipping up this 2 ingredient ice cream topping all the time since it's so easy and delicious!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 150kcal
Author: Meaghan - The Quicker Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 5 oz dark chocolate (60 % cacao) bittersweet chocolate or dark chocolate chips
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil
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Instructions

  • Add the oil and chocolate to a small sauce pan set over low heat. Stir often, just until melted and evenly combined.
    5 oz dark chocolate (60 % cacao) bittersweet chocolate, 3 tbsp coconut oil
  • Transfer the sauce to a sealable jar and allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Once cooled spoon over cold scoops of ice cream and let it rest for 20-30 seconds to harden.
  • Serve & enjoy immediately!

Notes

  • Allergic to coconut? You can sub shortening, vegetable oil, or sunflower oil in place of the coconut oil.
  • Technically you can use milk chocolate in this recipe, but the substitution results in a much softer set 'shell'.
  • Using real chocolate in this recipe is a MUST. Do NOT try to use chocolate candy melts.

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 7IU | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 2mg