Homemade Magic Shell Ice Cream Topping Recipe with Coconut Oil (2024)

FAQs

What does coconut oil do to ice cream? ›

They reported that ice cream made with coconut oil melts more slowly than ice cream containing another fat replacement. They also found that different percentages of coconut oil had a significant impact on the ice cream's colour, firmness and smoothness compared to the control ice cream.

Not only does coconut oil make your chocolate coating shine, but it also helps the chocolate harden. Have you ever noticed that, if the temperature outside is particularly warm, your coconut oil liquifies right in its jar? Then, if it's cold out, the coconut oil will solidify.

The 'Magic' in the Shell

Both chocolate dip and Magic Shell get their magic instant-hardening ability from oils like coconut and sunflower that are high in saturated fat. As temperature drops, saturated fats harden, and coconut oil, in particular, turns firm, almost glassy, when cold.

2 Ingredients Only!

My Homemade Ice Magic recipe, if you can even call it a “recipe” is simply chocolate and coconut oil. That's it! Hell if you don't have coconut oil on hand you could use any vegetable oil you have, but I must say I do really like the flavour coconut oil gives to it.

"If you have oily skin and are acne-prone, coconut oil shouldn't be applied to acne-prone areas." Steer clear of applying coconut oil to your face, chest, upper back and shoulders, as these areas of skin have the most oil glands, and do test patches on other areas of your body before going all in.

Coconut cream tends to yield creamier results due to the higher fat content. We DO NOT recommend using Trader Joe's coconut milk or cream – the formulation has changed in recent years and is now more prone to separation and oiliness.

Coconut oil is the secret to achieving a super-shiny chocolate coating. It brings a little extra luster to melted chocolate, which, on its own, can become matte when dry. Not only does coconut oil make your chocolate coating shine, but it also helps the chocolate harden.

If you're looking for a little extra insurance, add about 1 teaspoon of coconut oil per 1 cup of chocolate before melting. The nearly flavorless oil helps the chocolate get extra smooth and gives it a glossy sheen.

Adding a tablespoon of coconut oil or vegetable oil while microwaving helps the chocolate melt more smoothly and makes it the perfect consistency for dipping! The caveat here is that once cool, the chocolate won't set up quite as hard as it did to begin with due to the added fat content.

If refrigerated or stored in a cool place, Magic Shell topping will harden. Run under hot water until topping returns liquid. Store at room temperature. Contains: Milk And Soybean Ingredients.

How long does a Magic Shell take to harden? ›

Once the chocolate magic shell is ready, spoon it over your favorite ice cream. It should harden in just about 60 seconds. If you want to add sprinkles, add them quickly after adding the chocolate shell, as they won't stick once it hardens.

^® Pour on the fun with Smucker's Magic Shell^® Topping. This topping freezes in seconds on your ice cream to create a candy-coated shell that can be broken and mixed right in with the ice cream. It's a topping that's fun to make ... and fun to break!

Just grab a packet of gelatin—you pick the flavor, although I'm partial to strawberry—mix in some milk, fold in whipped cream and freeze overnight. The result: a refreshing frozen treat that's like a mashup of ice cream and sorbet. An easy project for little helpers, it's a perfect summertime, or anytime, dessert!

Sugar, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Cocoa, Chocolate, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Cocoa Processed With Alkali, Soy Lecithin, Milk, Salt, Vanilla.

Because unrefined coconut oil has a strong coconut taste and scent, refined coconut oil may be a better choice for baking. If you use refined coconut oil, the resulting baked good will be free of a coconut taste and smell that could otherwise clash with its flavors.

Insert texture and unexpected flavors. With good extra virgin olive oil, you add super punchy and grassy notes, which creates a welcome complexity. Plus, it's an umami bomb on top of the fat content in ice cream.

Why is vegetable oil used in ice cream? Usually, fat from milk is used to prepare ice cream. It helps to enhance the ice cream's taste, consistency, texture, etc. But some companies also use vegetable oil (coconut oil, palm oil etc.), cocoa butter etc., as an alternative to milk fat.

The richness of the olive oil adds a buttery texture to the ice cream, while its grassy flavor introduces a sophisticated twist. The sprinkle of sea salt enhances the overall taste profile, creating a delightful contrast between creamy and crunchy, sweet and savory.