Do you believe in MAGIC?!
Back in the late 80′s, when I worked behind the counter of our local small town summer drive-in, I had the privilege of adding an extra spoon or two of hard shell topping to my ice cream as I walked out the door each day. Some days chocolate, other days cherry. And if I was having an especially fabulous day…I’d compose a frozen concoction using both chocolate AND cherry! To this day, it’s very hard for me to pass up a dipped cone at Dairy Queen. It’s just too much fun!
I know that creating Magic Shell at home is not exactly a new concept. But I had been a skeptic, never truly believing that I could actually create that fascinating stuff in my own kitchen.
Until Jeni recently convinced me to give it a whirl…
And I’m here to tell all of you Homemade Magic Shell Naysayers, this is the real deal, folks!!
It’s SO EASY!
Just melt some chocolate with coconut oil. That’s it! Because coconut oil is liquid when warm, and hard and crunchy when cold, it will transform into a brittle shell when poured over frozen ice cream. It really is MAGIC attainable at home!
We wowed more children of the 80′s this summer when we brought this Homemade Chocolate Magic Shell over Peanut Butter Ice Cream to a backyard party. It made my heart smile to see our friends’ faces light up over the simple joy this combination of flavors brings. We were just a bunch of big kids spooning up tasty visions of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
The chocolate magic shell couldn’t be easier to assemble. And as far as homemade ice cream goes, this peanut butter ice cream is one of the simplest. It’s a family favorite, the most popular flavor we make at home. I do hope you’ll give this combo a try. And then come back and let me know you believe in MAGIC, too!
Ingredients
- 6 oz. semi sweet chocolate chips
- 6 oz. bittersweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 c. coconut oil
- Peanut Butter Ice Cream
Preparation
Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in a medium sauce pan over medium heat. Stir frequently until chocolate is almost melted. Remove from heat and stir until completely melted and smooth. Let cool a bit and use right away. Or store in a covered container in the refrigerator, where the cold will change it from liquid to solid. To use after it has been refrigerated, warm the magic shell gently in the microwave, stirring frequently, and taking care to not overheat. Then spoon over scoops of ice cream. Let sit for a minute or two before eating, to let the magic shell completely harden.
Source
Chocolate Magic Shell adapted from Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Home.
I’m linking up with:
- Cheryl at TidyMom for I’m Lovin’ It (Ultimate Cake Pops Set by Bakerella)
I love a chocolate dipped cone at DQ, and this recipe looks great. The only thing is…does it taste like coconut? I’m not a fan, but I’d love to make this at home!
Emily @ She Makes and Bakes recently posted..Peaches Castellano
Hi Emily! Jeni talks about this in her book. She says that unrefined coconut oil, which I haven’t found in the store yet, has a pronounced coconut flavor. I use refined and can’t detect any coconut flavor.
Wow Brenda! This is a real winner recipe and I can’t wait to try it with my ice cream loving family this Labor Day Holiday weekend! Thank you for the recipe!
I hope you and your family have a fun and safe Labor Day Holiday weekend!
I’m going to have to try this with my family this weekend!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction recently posted..No Bake Butterscotch Pecan Granola Bites
Chocolate plus peanut butter is always a winner!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) recently posted..roasted strawberry-peach bars
Oh man I used to adore chocolate shell. I loves how it mediately turned solid as it hit the ice cream but it poured out so quickly, like it’s the most liquidy liquid you can get. And this is so much simpler than the magic shell stuff at the store. The other day I was looking at the stuff and I saw waaaaay too many ingredients for just a simple chocolate shell ice cream topping :/
Your photos are beautiful by the way. How do you get your ice cream to look so dang perfect!?
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Oh my! I’m so happy that you shared this with us. There’s still a few days of summer left and at least one of them will have me making and serving chocolate magic shells
Paula recently posted..Coloring Book Cookies
Thanks for this special treat last weekend. Loved it!!
I’ve been wanting to try this magic shell! I have a little coconut oil left in a jar, just begging to be mixed with chocolate and poured over ice cream. Can’t wait to try it!
Jen @ Jen’s Favorite Cookies recently posted..Favorite Fruity Treats
I seriously can’t stop eating the stuff. Sooooo good!!!
If you don’t want to risk scorching your chocolate, you can put the container from the fridge into a bowl of hot water and stir as it melts. It takes a bit longer, but is safer for the chocolate. =)
Thank you!
Well I always have chocolate and coconut oil on hand so I know what I’ll be doing with my next bowl of ice cream!
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen recently posted..Stone Fruit in Lemon Thyme Syrup with Creme Fraiche
My kids are going to LOVE this!
Amanda recently posted..My Favorite Dinner Plates
this looks awesome! my kids will love it!
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Help! I canNOT stop eating it!!!!
Yes. please!!!!
Love this!! No need to ever buy the packaged stuff!
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look delicious!
Fabulous! Quinn was at the grocery store with me last week and saw the “shell chemical” on the shelf. That stuff scares me! I told her no, but didn’t tell her why (it frightens your mother.) They will be so excited. We eat ice cream year round!
Hi Danae! This homemade magic shell is completely dangerous for me to have around. I usually have a batch in the fridge at all times. Makes me feel like a kid again!!