Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Melt the chocolate
- Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl and stir to combine, then microwave on high in 20-second bursts, stirring between each burst, until fully melted and smooth. Stop when the mixture looks glossy with no visible chocolate bits.
- Let the melted chocolate cool for 1-2 minutes so it’s warm but not hot, with a pourable consistency. Keep it at room temperature while you prep the ice cream.
Set on ice cream
- Pour or spoon the warm magic shell generously over cold ice cream so it coats the surface. Work quickly so the topping can start setting right away.
- Let it sit for 30-60 seconds until it hardens into a crackly shell before serving, then serve immediately. The shell should look slightly dull and set around the edges.
Notes
For storage, keep any extra in a jar at room temperature so it stays pourable; it won’t set until it touches something cold. Rewarm in short microwave bursts when needed. Refrigeration can make it firm; freezer is not recommended. Tip: add a pinch of sea salt on top right as you pour for extra flavor. Dietary swap: use dairy-free chocolate chips to make it dairy-free.
