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Homemade Chocolate Magic Shell

This easy homemade Magic Shell recipe makes it so you can enjoy your favorite chocolate ice cream topping without running to the store! It only takes TWO ingredients and less than 5 minutes to make! The recipe easily doubles or triples for a crowd.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time6 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 339kcal
Author: Amy Nash

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped milk or dark chocolate (8 ounces or about 190g)
  • ¼ cup refined coconut oil

Instructions

  • Place your chocolate and coconut oil into a small microwave-safe bowl.
  • Heat in thirty-second intervals, mixing each time until all the chocolate is melted.
  • Pour over ice cream.

Notes

  • How to store: If there are leftovers, you can keep them in an airtight container or jar at room temperature for up to 1 month. You may need to reheat (or at least stir well) until pourable before using.
  • How to reheat: The easiest way is to microwave for 20-30 seconds, then stir until the magic shell has thinned out again. You could also heat it in a double boiler over simmering water on the stovetop.
  • Cherry: Use red candy melts and add 1 teaspoon of LorAnn Oils super strength cherry flavor for cherry magic shell. I can usually find it at craft stores like Hobby Lobby or Joanns'.
  • Funfetti: Use white chocolate and 2 tablespoons of sprinkles (jimmies work best).
  • Cookies & Cream: Use Hershey's Cookies & Cream Bars in place of the chocolate.
  • Reese's: Add 2 tablespoons of peanut butter to the recipe below.
  • Chocolate Caramel/Turtle: Add ¼ cup caramel bits. Once the chocolate, caramel, and coconut are melted, add 3-4 tablespoons chopped pecans for a turtle version.
  • Chocolate Almond: Add 3-4 tablespoons finely chopped almonds.
  • Heath Bar: Add ¼ cup chopped heath bar pieces.
  • Peanut Butter: Use peanut butter chips and coconut oil.
  • Biscoff Cookie Butter: Use cookie butter and coconut oil.
  • Orange Creamsicle: Use orange candy melts and ½ teaspoon LorAnn Oils orange cream or regular orange flavor.

Nutrition

Calories: 339kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 23g | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg