Nutella Magic Shell is a rich chocolate hazelnut sauce that hardens on contact with anything cold, and turns plain ice cream into a magical dessert for kids of all ages.
this time last year I originally wrote about magic shell
I made a dark chocolate version and a white chocolate one. It really is like magic—two simple ingredients combine after just seconds in a microwave, to become a liquid sauce that hardens into a candy-like shell on contact with something cold, aka ice cream. The white chocolate version was particularly beautiful draped over dark chocolate ice cream. If you want the basic Magic Shell recipe, go to my How to Make Homemade Magic Shell. I think everyone should know how to do it, even if you only make it once or twice. (Which isn’t likely, btw)
this homemade magic shell recipe substitutes Nutella for the chocolate
Genius, if I do say so myself, and it’s THE WORLD’S easiest project, and one of the most fun. The secret to the magic is in the coconut oil, which solidifies at 74 degrees. It hardens on contact with the cold ice cream, so whatever it’s mixed with hardens too.
why make your own magic shell when you can buy it?
You can bypass all the additives, and customize it for your (or your family’s) taste. Once you’ve melted up a batch of your homemade magic shell, it has a long shelf life, too. It stays liquid at room temperature, so you can pour a little on your ice cream any time the mood strikes.
what type of coconut oil is best for magic shell?
I used virgin oil, which is unrefined, and it has a very strong coconut flavor. If you want the Nutella flavor to dominate, use a refined coconut oil. Both will work, and both are delicious, it just depends on your preference.
More frozen and fabulous treats
- Chocolate Frozen Custard
- Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream
- Watermelon Kiwi Pospsicles
- Fresh Mint Chip Ice Cream
- Healthy Popsicles to Make with Kids
Nutella Magic Shell
Ingredients
- 13 oz jar of Nutella
- 3 Tbsp (heaping) coconut oil, coconut oil is a solid at room temperature, so measure when solid
Instructions
- Put the Nutella and the coconut oil in a microwavable glass bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds. If the coconut oil is not completely melted, micro for another few seconds. Stir the mixture until it is completely smooth.
- Pour into a jar with a tight fitting lid and store at room temperature until ready to use.
- Pour over ice cream and watch the magic happen!
Don’t forget to pin this homemade Nutella Magic Shell
OMG, in absolute heaven! This is soooo good! Thank you!
Can this recipe make the nutella pipe able?
Hi Angie ~ I’m not sure what you mean, but this will be a thin-ish liquid at room temperature, and hardens to a crackly consistency when it hits the ice cream, so it’s not meant to be piped.
This is genius! Also, in your Pinterest graphic, homemade is spelled “homeamde”… thought you may wanna know!
Oh yes my girls will love the Nutella magic shell recipe thank you Sue
i am a staunch proponent of making your own things at home versus picking them up at the store. Sure, things like magic shell are easy to grab, but why not make it perfect from scratch? Not to mention, yes, all the additives which go into processed food. I think it does seem daunting at first, but once you start doing things like this, or salad dressings, or whatever at home, it gets to be just as easy as a trip to the store. Plus it’s nice to say you made it yourself when you have guests over. 🙂
I’ve got nutella. I’ve got coconut oil. I’ve got ice cream. So, there is no reason to not make this. Fabulous!
You are set, girl!
I love this idea. Will try it with the grandkids! Thanks Sue
Have fun!
Best. idea. EVER