Description
This homemade magic shell is a quick, two-ingredient recipe that creates a glossy chocolate shell that hardens instantly on ice cream. Made with dark chocolate and coconut oil, it’s smooth, rich, and irresistibly satisfying.
Ingredients
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- 5 oz dark chocolate (60% cacao), bittersweet chocolate or dark chocolate chips
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
- Place dark chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Heat in 20–30 second intervals, stirring after each, until fully melted and smooth. Alternatively, melt over low heat using a double boiler.
- Stir well to combine until glossy.
- Cool slightly before pouring into a clean jar or bottle.
- Drizzle over cold ice cream and watch it harden into a chocolate shell within seconds.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor.
- Do not refrigerate; store at room temperature.
- If it solidifies, microwave for 10–15 seconds to soften.
- Add extracts like peppermint or vanilla for fun flavor variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg