Magic Shell Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

Who would ever guess something so fun to eat only has two ingredients? This recipe is an easy homemade version of the iconic magic shell ice cream topping. The syrupy chocolate sauce which is simply semisweet chocolate chips or a finely chopped chocolate bar melted with coconut oilis poured over ice cream and hardens within seconds into a delicious, crackly shell that can be broken with a spoon. Like magicThe recipe is practically foolproof. There is no need to temper the chocolate or stand over the stove stirring constantly. Once you make the sauce and find out how easy it is, you'll be making it every time you have ice cream. Its an easy dessert for parties, both for kids and adults, and everyone loves it. It is guaranteed to be a hit any time of the year. Besides pouring warm magic shell over scooped ice cream, it can also be used to dunk any cone or bar to create a crisp coating. This recipe also makes an excellent coating for cold fruit or bonbons as well.

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Ingredients for Magic Shell Recipe

  • 1/4 cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 tablespoon Coconut oil
Nutrition
value
197
calories per serving
12 g Fat2 g Protein20 g Carbs1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    12g
  • Protein
    2g
  • Carbs
    20g
  • Fiber
    1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    20g
  • Protein
    2g
  • Fiber
    1g

Fats

  • Fat
    12g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    10mg
  • Iron
    2mg
  • Vitamin A
    2mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    12mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    14mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    83mg
  • Selenium
    2mcg
  • Zinc
    < 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats