Homemade Magic Shell (with NO chocolate chips!)

homemade magic shell recipe poured over ice cream with a spoon.

Homemade Magic Shell (with NO chocolate chips!)

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: vegan

Keyword: magic shell

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 0

Total Time: 5

Servings:

Calories: 152kcal

Author: Megan Gilmore

Did you know you can make magic shell at home without refined sugar? It's actually a lot easier than making it with chocolate chips. All you need is 3 ingredients and a few minutes of effort, so you'll be enjoying this magical ice cream topping in no time. (It's also easy to customize to your taste!)

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Ingredients

3 to 4 tablespoons cocoa powder (or cacao powder)
⅓ cup refined coconut oil , melted
⅓ cup maple syrup

Instructions

Start with warm or room-temperature ingredients for the best results. Combine the cocoa powder, melted coconut oil, and maple syrup in a large bowl and whisk to combine.

I like to start with only 3 tablespoons of cacao powder, since store-bought magic shell tends to be runnier and not a "dark chocolate" flavor. But you can add 1 more tablespoon for a deeper chocolate taste.

When no clumps remain, the magic shell is ready to use immediately. Serve it over your favorite ice cream, and store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. You can also store it in the fridge for up to 1 month, but you'll need to warm it up to make it pour-able again.

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Notes

This recipe makes roughly 3/4 cup of magic shell, so the nutrition information is for roughly 2 tablespoons. This information is automatically calculated and is just an estimate, not a guarantee.

If your magic shell solidifies while stored, simply place the jar in a bowl of very hot tap water for 10 to 15 minutes. It should be pour-able again after you shake the jar well.

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