Homemade Magic Shell

Everyone will love digging into a bowl of ice cream with this homemade Magic Shell topping. With only two ingredients it’s so easy to make and the perfect dessert when you are craving it!

If you’re a fan of toppings on a scoop of your favorite ice cream, then this recipe for homemade magic shell is just for you. Magic shell is a delicious melted chocolate topping that hardens when you pour it on top of cold ice cream. Think of it like the crunchy sugar crust that’s on top of creme brûlée, except this one is hard chocolate shell and it’s on top of ice cream.

Homemade magic shell ice cream topping is a fun way to bring the joy of an ice cream shop into your home kitchen. You can jazz up your dessert time by adding this crunchy topping, along with all of your other favorites. Or, you could even make a brownie sundae with some warm chocolate caramel brownies, a scoop of cookie dough ice cream, and a drizzle of this chocolate shell mixture.

It takes banana splits to the next level of YUM too! Use this simple two ingredient magic shell topping on all flavors of ice cream to make it extra fun and wonderfully delicious.

Why You’ll Love Homemade Magic Shell

• Make homemade magic shell with coconut oil in just about 5 minutes. It really won’t add any prep time into dessert. In fact, you can probably make it in the same amount of time it will take someone to scoop ice cream into bowls!
• You can store leftover topping for a while so that you’ll always have it on hand for your next ice cream dessert night.
• Making your own magic shell ensures there are no preservatives or added ingredients that aren’t necessary. Just pure chocolate and coconut oil that combine like a power duo to make this amazing topping!

Ingredients for this Homemade Magic Shell Recipe

• Semi-sweet chocolate chips – You can use any type of chocolate chips that you want, though I’ve found that semi-sweet chocolate taste the most similar to original magic shell. However, dark chocolate and milk chocolate would both be delicious and will work just as well.
• Coconut oil – Coconut oil is the magic ingredients for magic shell! This helps make a hard shell out of the melted chocolate, but one that is still easy to break through. Otherwise, you could end up with hardened chocolate that is like a brick wall!

How To Make Homemade Magic Shell

It’s really quite simple to make this recipe. There are only two ingredients and three simple steps, then it’s ready to go:

1. Pour the chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl along with 3 tablespoons of coconut oil.
2. Melt the chocolate chip mixture in the microwave in 30 second increments. Be sure stir well after each increment, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. It should take about 1-1 ½ minutes.
3. Allow the chocolate magic shell to cool for a few minutes, then top on ice cream of choice. Enjoy!

How to Store Homemade Magic Shell

Any leftovers of this chocolate topping should be stored in an airtight container or mason jar at room temperature. It will last for several weeks! Do not store it in the fridge or freezer or it will harden and become a solid chunk.

If you happen to accidentally place it in the fridge, then just run the container under warm water until the chocolate shell mixture begins to melt and become a liquid again.

Other Fun Ice Cream Toppings

So now that you’ve learned how to make magic shell, what other toppings will you pair with it? Here’s some of the most fun ideas:

• hot fudge sauce
• caramel sauce
• sprinkles
• crumbled cookies
• whipped cream
• chocolate peanut butter cups
• peanut butter chips
• butterscotch chips
• white chocolate drizzle
• strawberries
• bananas
• M&Ms

Does magic shell only work on ice cream

You can use magic shell on tons of other cold treats! Drizzle it over the top of a classic cheesecake for the most amazing chocolate shell. You can even add some to a peanut butter milkshake as a fun surprise. It’s even yummy on top of a Frappuccino!

Does magic shell have to be cold to harden?

Magic shell begins to harden at temperatures below 65 degrees Fahrenheit. This is why it is best served on cold desserts and needs to be stored at room temperature.

Two ingredients and a whole lot of fun! This is one of those vanilla ice cream toppings you just won’t forget.

More Chocolate Dessert Favorites!

• Frozen Hot Chocolate may seem like an oxymoron, but trust me when I say that this is a delicious beverage that you absolutely have to try! You could even use some of this shell topping on it too!
• Skip the donut shop and make Baked Chocolate Donuts right at home instead!
• If you love the combo of warm cake and cold ice cream, then you’ll love every single bite of this Chocolate Lava Cake. It’s also another wonderful use for magic shell!
• This Easy Chocolate Fudge recipe is a go-to for all of the major holidays. It’s creamy, fudgy, and absolutely incredible!