How does magic shell work? The secret is coconut oil. This type of oil becomes hard at temperatures below 76ºF, so it hardens in seconds when it touches cold ice cream. Like peanut butter magic shell, this recipe requires three ingredients you already have on hand. Whisk them together and drizzle this sauce over your favorite ice cream for an extra-special sundae. Both adults and kids will love it!
Ingredients You’ll Need
When shopping for coconut oil, look for refined or expeller-pressed coconut oil if you don’t want your magic shell to have a coconut taste. Refined coconut oil has a neutral flavor so that you won’t taste anything but chocolate. This recipe calls for pure maple syrup, which isn’t to be confused with processed pancake syrup that might have more than one ingredient on the label. Pure maple syrup will complement the chocolate flavor without an overpowering taste. Feel free to experiment with honey, but the taste will be more noticeable when you use that sweetener.
How to Make Magic Shell
- Mix. Melt the coconut oil, then measure it when it’s liquid. Combine the cocoa powder, maple syrup, and melted coconut oil in a large bowl. Use a whisk to stir well until the mixture looks smooth and uniform. Pro Tip: If your kitchen is cold, fill your mixing bowl with hot tap water and let it sit on the counter for a few minutes. This step will warm up the bowl, so the coconut oil won’t harden as you mix everything.
- Adjust. Taste the chocolate shell mixture, and adjust as you see fit. You can add a little extra cocoa powder for a dark chocolate flavor. (Start with just one teaspoon at a time.) Or, for a sweeter taste, you can add more maple syrup.
- Enjoy! Once the chocolate magic shell is ready, spoon it over your favorite ice cream. It should harden in just about 60 seconds. If you want to add sprinkles, add them quickly after adding the chocolate shell, as they won’t stick once it hardens. Looking for more dessert ideas? Try Date Caramel Sauce, Peanut Butter Popsicles, Chocolate Coconut Milk Ice Cream, or Coffee Ice Cream for more delicious options. If you try this homemade Magic Shell recipe, please leave a comment and star rating below, letting me know how you like it.
