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Magic Chocolate Shell (One or Two Servings)

07/16/19 | Desserts, Frozen, Recipe for One, Recipe for Two, Recipes

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

Chocolate shell on vanilla 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.

Chocolate shell being poured over ice cream.

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.

Collage of chocolate shell being made.

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.

Cracked chocolate shell on ice cream.

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
Chocolate Shell

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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