3 Ingredient Magic Shell

Take ice cream to a whole new level with chocolate magic shell topping! This homemade chocolate sauce isn’t your ordinary dessert sauce – when poured over cold ice cream, it quickly sets and forms a hard chocolate shell. It’s so satisfying to break into this chocolate coating! Jazz up any frozen dessert with this simple 3-ingredient magic shell topping. Be sure to try my Chocolate Chip Cannoli Dip too. This quick, easy, and delicious chocolate sauce is sure to impress!

How to Make Chocolate Magic Shell

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Serving Suggestions

While great served on top of ice cream, use homemade magic shell on any cold desserts, milkshakes included! Try it with:

Chocolate Banana Malt Milkshake S’mores Ice Cream Sandwiches Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream Pie Frozen French Silk Pie Cocktail

Once you make this chocolate sauce you’ll want to put it on everything in sight! Not only is magic shell topping delicious, but it’s also fun to crack into once it hardens!

How can I make chocolate peanut butter magic shell?

To make a peanut butter magic shell, swap the chocolate for 1 cup of peanut butter (crunchy or smooth), omit the salt, and add a teaspoon of granulated sugar. Heat, stirring often, until the mixture is pourable.

Can I double this recipe?

Definitely! Simply double the ingredients and follow the recipe as written. Homemade magic shell is a wonderful gift to give to friends and neighbors!

Do I have to use coconut oil?

For best results, use coconut oil because it solidifies quickly to help form the hard shell. It gives this shell coating a wonderful texture.

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The secret’s out! Homemade magic shell topping comes together quickly and easily for one epic dessert sauce!

More Easy Chocolate Recipes to Try:

Chocolate Fudge Easy Chocolate Truffles Salted Chocolate Cheesecake Bars Texas Sheet Cake Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Best Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Frosting

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