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Home » Desserts » Homemade Magic Shell (Dairy Free).

Homemade Magic Shell (Dairy Free).

Jul 22, 2020 by Kelly Roenicke · 5 Comments

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Enjoy this homemade magic shell on all your ice cream sundaes – it’s made with simple pantry ingredients! There’s nothing like the crunch of a chocolate shell on your ice cream – such a nostalgic treat. 

chocolate magic shell recipe

Who remembers Magic Shell? Was it something you ate when you were growing up?

I loved pouring it on my ice cream and then using a spoon to crunch through that chocolatey shell.

One day I realized that my boys have never had magic shell. I decided to make a quick and easy homemade version for them to try.

I made them each a bowl of ice cream, poured the chocolate on top, and said, “Who wants to try magic shell?” You should have seen their blank faces.

“What’s magic shell?” “I know, it’s like a snail shell!”

Yikes. I clearly had missed the mark as far as their ice cream topping education goes. :)

magic shell in a jar

After they tried, it they loved it, of course! And hopefully your family will, too. It’s a fun addition to any occasion that calls for an ice cream sundae. You could even make homemade ice cream bars and dip them into this topping.

The amazing thing is, this recipe couldn’t be any easier to make. It’s just three ingredients and a little mixing. That’s it!

What ingredients do you meed to make homemade magic shell?

Just three ingredients!

  • coconut oil
  • unsweetened cocoa powder
  • maple syrup

Can you use a different oil other than coconut oil?

I don’t think so. Coconut oil is solid when cold and liquid when warm, so that’s what makes this solidify when it hits the cold ice cream. I don’t know of another oil that will work that way.

bowl of vanilla ice cream

How do you store this chocolate topping?

I store leftovers in the refrigerator. It should stay good for up to two weeks. You will need to warm it in the microwave before you can pour it on ice cream again.

This homemade magic shell recipe is:

  • vegan, gluten free and paleo friendly
  • easy to make
  • a healthier version of a classic childhood treat
  • a great way to use coconut oil

Watch the video below to see how easy it is!

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. 

chocolate magic shell recipe
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Homemade Magic Shell (Dairy Free).

Delicious crunchy magic shell is the perfect ice cream topping! This is a yummy dairy free treat.

Course Dessert
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, Paleo, vegan.
Keyword ice cream topping, no bake
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 193 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • ½ cup organic coconut oil measured solid, then melted
  • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 ¼ Tablespoons maple syrup or honey if not vegan
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  1. Place the coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl and heat for about 10-15 seconds or until melted.
  2. Stir in the maple syrup and unsweetened cocoa powder.
  3. Whisk well with a fork.
  4. Drizzle generously over the ice cream of your choice, and watch it harden up! Enjoy.

  5. Store leftovers in the refrigerator. You will need to heat the leftovers before serving.

Recipe Notes

Store leftovers in the refrigerator. Warm in the microwave before serving.

Nutrition Facts
Homemade Magic Shell (Dairy Free).
Amount per Serving
Calories
193
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
19
g
29
%
Saturated Fat
 
16
g
100
%
Sodium
 
2
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
126
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
9
g
3
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Calcium
 
17
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

magic shell being poured on vanilla ice cream

For an extra chocolatey treat, serve this on homemade vegan chocolate ice cream.

This post was originally published in July 2016. It has been updated.

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Filed Under: Dairy Free, Desserts, food, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Recipes, Sweets, Vegan Tagged With: chocolate, Dairy Free, easy recipe, Egg Free, Fish Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Legume Free, Mustard Free, Nut Free, paleo, Peanut Free, refined sugar free, Sesame Free, Shellfish Free, Soy Free, Tree Nut Free

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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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  1. Bonnie

    July 23, 2020 at 11:59 am

    I run an after-school cooking and craft program for junior high students in my area. For the past 4 or 5 years, we have had students join who have many different allergies; nuts, dairy, soy-on and on. I love your site, as it gives me many ideas that I can have the students make at the same time without singling any one out. We love most of the cooking projects we have made from your site! This one-the homemade ice cream shell-will be one we use again and again, I am sure. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

    Reply
  2. Katie

    July 22, 2020 at 10:34 pm

    5 stars
    Delicious recipe!

    Reply
  3. Kristy from Southern In Law

    July 21, 2016 at 9:55 pm

    I loveeee making homemade magic shell as it’s so much more delicious (and chocolatey) than the store bought stuff! Yum!

    Reply
  4. Julia Mueller

    July 20, 2016 at 9:44 am

    Ah yes, every kid has to experience the magic of magic shells! I’ve made magic shell using the same ingredients and was so amazed by how perfectly it turned out. So fun for all the summer ice cream desserts!

    Reply
  5. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    July 20, 2016 at 7:34 am

    This is such a fun idea, Kelly! I have no idea that a magic shell was so easy to make. Looks delicious!

    Reply

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