Copycat Magic Shell

User Reviews

5

16 reviews
Excellent
  • Cook Time

    2 mins

  • Total Time

    2 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    319 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Copycat Magic Shell

Copycat Magic Shell is a simple two-ingredient chocolate topping made by melting semi-sweet chocolate chips with coconut oil. When poured over ice cream or frozen desserts, it quickly hardens to form a crisp, shiny chocolate shell. This easy homemade version replicates the popular store-bought topping, letting you enjoy a crunchy chocolate coating on your favorite frozen treats.

Description

The Copycat Magic Shell consists of semi-sweet chocolate chips combined with coconut oil and melted gently in the microwave at reduced power. Stirring every 30 seconds helps achieve a smooth mixture without burning. Once melted, the mixture is ready to drizzle over ice cream or other frozen desserts. As it contacts the cold surface, it solidifies quickly, creating a thin, crackly shell of chocolate.

This topping adds texture contrast and a rich chocolate flavor, enhancing simple ice cream servings. Coconut oil helps the chocolate harden on chilling and gives the shell a crisp snap.

Leftover Magic Shell can be stored at room temperature sealed for up to a month or frozen for up to four months. To store, pour onto parchment-lined trays to freeze and break into pieces for easy reheating. Reheat gently in a microwave at 50% power while stirring until smooth again for reuse.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil

Instructions

  1. In a microwave safe bowl, combine the chocolate and coconut oil. Microwave on 50% power until smooth, stirring every 30 seconds. This should take approximately 1-2 minutes.
  2. Serve on ice cream or your favorite frozen dessert.

Notes

  • Store leftover Magic Shell in a sealed container at room temperature for up to one month.
  • For longer storage, freeze in a freezer bag for up to four months.
  • Freeze poured Magic Shell on a parchment-lined pan, then break into pieces for easy reheating.
  • Reheat gently in the microwave at half power, stirring frequently until smooth to reuse.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 319 (16%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 0.04g (2%) Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 5mg (0%) Potassium 255mg (5%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin A 23IU (0%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 319 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 319 16%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 5mg 0%
Potassium 255mg 5%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin A 23IU 0%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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