2-Ingredient Magic Shell Recipe

Common Questions

How do magic shells work?

Magic shells work by adding a fat (like coconut oil) to chocolate and then melting it together. As the melted chocolate cools, the fat hardens, which makes the chocolate harden as well. This results in the crunchy hard chocolate topping we all know and love!

Can you refreeze a magic shell after it's been melted?

Yes! While you may not want to melt and refreeze a magic shell too many times, refreezing it after it has melted is fine to do once or twice.

Are magic shells gluten-free?

Yes! They do not contain gluten since they are typically made from chocolate chips and coconut oil, which also do not contain gluten.

How to make a magic shell without coconut oil?

To make a magic shell without coconut oil, simply replace the coconut oil with another fat that will harden, such as shortening or butter. Palm oil and cocoa butter are also great substitutions!

Can you make a white chocolate magic shell?

Yes! Simply swap out the dark chocolate chips in this magic shell recipe for white chocolate chips.

All you need are two simple ingredients to create this delicious, indulgent Magic Shell Recipe! Have coconut oil and dark chocolate chips on hand? Then you’re ready to make this easy, chocolatey treat!

2-Ingredient Homemade Magic Shell Recipe

Add this magic shell to EVERYTHING! Seriously, it is so good and beyond easy to make. My kids love it, too! I love adding this recipe to banana bites, cold ice cream, these buster chocolate bars, I even added it to a yogurt cup with some peanut butter (opens in a new tab) and froze it for the ULTIMATE healthy snack/dessert. Even just dipping fresh strawberries, pineapple, or grapes in it is SO good.

The options are limitless! Here’s what you’ll need for this recipe:

Dark Chocolate Chips – Dark chocolate chips add such a delicious flavor to this recipe, but semi-sweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate work great, too. Easily make this recipe vegan by using vegan chocolate chips, (opens in a new tab) instead!

Coconut Oil – This coconut oi (opens in a new tab)l is one of my favorites, but there are so many great options out there. Use room-temperature coconut oil if possible!

That’s all you need! Who knew that these 2 simple ingredients could result in such a life-changing treat? It’s sooooo yummy.

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How to Make a Magic Shell

The method for making a chocolate magic shell is actually incredibly easy. Here’s how to put this recipe together:

1. Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl (I prefer glass).
2. Melt it in the microwave for about 1 – 1.5 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.
3. Pour it over ice cream, bars, banana bites, or dip fresh fruit into it.
4. Freeze it for 10-15 minutes (or longer), then enjoy!

Tip: Make sure to add a thin layer of magic shell chocolate to your fruit or ice cream so that it’s easy to bite through! If the amount of melted chocolate is too thick, it will freeze thick and be tough to bite through.

What To Do With Leftover Magic Shell

Have leftover melted chocolate sauce on hand? Here’s what you can do with it:

• Store it in an airtight container and freeze it for later. Melt it again when you’re ready to use.
• Dip fruit in it!
• Use it as an ice cream shell and top with sprinkles.
• Drizzle it over a yogurt cup.
• Add it to this Chunky Monkey Smoothie recipe.

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