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A spoon scoops chocolate dessert from a glass jar, revealing a creamy white layer underneath. Another jar with a similar dessert is partially visible in the background.
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Homemade Magic Shell Recipe

Our easy, 2-ingredient magic shell recipe is made with semi-sweet chocolate chips and coconut oil. Use it on top of ice cream, yogurt or our 5-star cookie dough bark.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time2 minutes
Total Time7 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: homemade magic shell
Servings: 4
Author: Emily Richter

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
    A glass bowl filled with chocolate chips and a dollop of coconut oil on a marble surface.
  • Microwave the mixture in 20-second intervals, stirring after every interval until the chocolate is melted and glossy.
    Bowl of melted chocolate with a metal spoon, placed on a white marble surface next to a few chocolate chips.
  • Remove from the microwave and serve the magic shell over yogurt, ice cream, or any other treats.
    A spoon scoops chocolate dessert from a glass jar, revealing a creamy white layer underneath. Another jar with a similar dessert is partially visible in the background.

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Notes

  • This recipe can be made without coconut oil, it will just be a harder magic shell that will need more time to set.
  • To make the magic shell crispy, add 1-2 tablespoons of rice krispies or crushed chex to the chocolate.

Nutrition

Calories: 123kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g