Homemade Chocolate Magic Shell
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Homemade Chocolate Magic Shell
Description
This simple two-ingredient recipe combines chopped milk or dark chocolate with refined coconut oil, melted gently in a microwave in short bursts with stirring to create a smooth liquid. When poured over ice cream or a cold dessert, the mixture quickly solidifies into a crackly, shiny shell that protects the dessert and adds a rich chocolate layer. Refined coconut oil remains neutral in flavor and enables the chocolate to harden once cooled.
Customizations include adding flavor oils or mix-ins like sprinkles, nuts, caramel bits, or peanut butter to change the taste and texture of the magic shell. Storage in an airtight container at room temperature keeps it usable for up to a month, and gentle reheating restores pourability. This versatile topping enhances ice cream presentations and other chilled desserts.
The recipe highlights the ease of preparing a homemade alternative to store-bought magic shell, allowing control of ingredients and flavors. It requires minimal equipment and time, making it accessible for everyday home use.
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk chocolate 8 ounces or about 190g, or dark chocolate, chopped
- 1/4 cup refined coconut oil
Instructions
- Place your chocolate and coconut oil into a small microwave-safe bowl.
- Heat in thirty-second intervals, mixing each time until all the chocolate is melted.
- Pour over ice cream.
Notes
- Store leftover magic shell in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one month.
- Reheat gently in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, stirring until it becomes pourable again.
- Customize flavor by adding super strength flavor oils or mix-ins such as sprinkles, nuts, or caramel bits before melting.
- Variations include cherry, funfetti, cookies & cream, peanut butter, chocolate caramel, chocolate almond, heath bar, biscoff cookie butter, and orange creamsicle styles.
- Use refined coconut oil to keep the flavor neutral and ensure the coating hardens properly.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 7mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 127mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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