Homemade Magic Shell Ice Cream Sauce
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3.9
Homemade Magic Shell Ice Cream Sauce
Description
This Magic Shell sauce blends dark or semisweet chocolate with refined coconut oil, heated in the microwave and stirred until smooth. The coconut oil keeps the chocolate liquid at warm room temperatures but allows it to harden rapidly when cooled, creating the signature shell effect on cold ice cream. The recipe is straightforward, requiring only two ingredients and minimal preparation.
The hardened shell adds a contrasting texture to the creamy ice cream beneath, enhancing the overall eating experience. The sauce can be spooned directly on top, and it sets quickly, providing a satisfying snap when bitten into.
Storage notes indicate that the sauce remains liquid at higher room temperatures and solidifies when cooler. It should be stored in a sealed container in the pantry and used within a month. If the sauce solidifies before use, brief microwaving will return it to a pourable consistency without compromising texture.
Ingredients
- 12 oz dark chocolate chips or semi sweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 6 Tbsp coconut oil refined
Instructions
- Put the chocolate and the oil in a glass measuring cup and microwave for about 60 seconds. Take out and stir. Keep stirring until all the chocolate is melted and the sauce is smooth. If necessary you can microwave in another 15 second burst to get all the chocolate melted.
- Pour into a glass jar and store on the counter until ready to use.
- Spoon the magic shell sauce over a scoop of ice cream and watch it magically harden before your eyes!
- The mixture will stay liquid at room temperature in the warmer months, and may solidify during cooler weather. No problem, just microwave it briefly before serving.
- Store your magic shell sauce tightly covered in the pantry. Plan to use within a month.
Notes
- Use refined coconut oil to avoid altering the sauce's flavor.
- Microwave the sauce in short bursts, stirring between to ensure smooth melting.
- Store the sauce covered at room temperature and use it within one month for best texture and taste.
- If the sauce hardens in the container, warm it briefly in the microwave before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3Tbsp | |
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 36mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 215mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 103mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.9
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