Magic Chocolate Shell (One or Two Servings)

This fun and easy homemade Magic Chocolate Shell (magically) hardens into a brittle candy shell when it’s poured over ice cream.

Today, on this hot, hot Tuesday, I have another single-serve ice cream topping recipe for you.

And in case you’re new around here, in this single-serve ice cream topping category already, we have:

• 30-second Chocolate Sauce
• Peanut Butter Sauce
• Nutella Sauce
• Hot Fudge Sauce

And now, Magic Chocolate Shell.

It’s Magic! (Chocolate Shell)

If you’ve never had magic chocolate shell before, it’s a chocolate topping that (magically) hardens into a brittle candy shell when it’s poured over ice cream.

The chocolate has an incredibly satisfying snap when you break or bite into it, and it’s kind of like eating a chocolate-covered ice cream bar in a bowl.

An Easy Peasy Dessert Topping

The great thing about chocolate shell topping is that it’s one of the easiest ice cream toppings you can make. You just need a microwave and two ingredients, chopped chocolate (or high-quality chocolate chips) and coconut oil.

How to Make Magic Chocolate Shell Topping

1. Combine chocolate and coconut oil in a small bowl and microwave for 15 to 30 seconds, until chocolate is melty. Stir until completely smooth.

2. Then pour over ice cream and give it a minute to harden. Crack into the shell and enjoy!

A Note on Coconut Oil

You can use either refined or unrefined coconut oil in this recipe with great results. But unrefined coconut oil will give your chocolate shell a noticeable coconut flavor.

Chocolate Shell Recipe Notes

• If you want to add some color or a different sort of crunch to your ice cream shell, add sprinkles, candy pieces, or crushed Oreos over the shell before it hardens.
• This recipe makes one very (very) generous serving or two smaller servings.
• No changes are necessary to double or triple this recipe.
• For more summer dessert posts try How to Make a Milkshake, Frozen Hot Chocolate, or Homemade Pudding Pops

Magic Chocolate Shell (One or Two Servings)

This fun and easy homemade Magic Chocolate Shell (magically) hardens into a brittle candy shell when it’s poured over ice cream.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 2 minutes

Cook Time: 1 minute

Setting Time: 1 minute

Total Time: 4 minutes

Servings (Hover or Click to Change Yield): 1 to 2 servings

Calories: 139kcal

Author: Tracy

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (1.5oz) chopped semi-sweet, bitter sweet, or milk chocolate high-quality chips are fine
• 2 teaspoons refined coconut oil

Instructions

• In a small, microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate and oil. Microwave in 15-second increments, stirring well after each, until chocolate is smooth and pourable.
• Pour over ice cream and allow a minute or two for it to harden completely. Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Approximate nutritional information is for 2 servings.

Be sure to pour chocolate shell over ice cream in a single layer. If the shell is too thick, it may not crack easily. 

Any leftover chocolate shell can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature.

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