Nutella Magic Shell ~ this rich chocolate hazelnut sauce hardens on contact with anything cold, and turns plain ice cream into a magical dessert for kids of all ages.
It was right about this time last year that 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 latest homemade magic shell recipe substitutes Nutella for the chocolate as the base for the sauce.
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 easily pick it up a bottle at the supermarket?
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.
Tip: the type of coconut oil you use will affect how much coconut flavor comes through in your chocolate sauce.
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
- Healthy Popsicles to Make with Kids
Nutella Magic Shell
Ingredients
- 1 13 oz jar of Nutella
- 3 heaping Tbsp 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
25 Comments
The Cooking Actress
May 11, 2013 at 2:12 amBest. idea. EVER
belleau kitchen
May 10, 2013 at 6:23 pmthis is just pure evil! ;0)
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
May 11, 2013 at 12:36 amOh I think my Friday needs this! Love it!
vanillasugarblog
May 11, 2013 at 12:06 amI love magic shell!
Had to share this in my friday roundup!
have a great weekend!
Inside a British Mum's Kitchen
May 10, 2013 at 9:26 pmYour pictures are SO gorgeous – this looks totally delicious – great magic stuff!
Mary x
Christina Conte
May 10, 2013 at 2:18 pmYou are a genius, Sue!! That’s all I can say! Love this idea!!
Sue/the view from great island
May 10, 2013 at 3:29 pmIt was a fun day!
Anna and Liz Recipes
May 10, 2013 at 9:00 pmHi Sue! Just ran into your blog and its wonderful! You have amazing recipes and yummy desserts too! Love all of it! Hope to see you again! 🙂 Anna, and Have a wonderful Mother’s Day!
Averie @ Averie Cooks
May 10, 2013 at 7:14 pmI put PB Magic Shell in my cookbook. Your magic shell looks sooo good that I want to just put it on…everything!
Sue/the view from great island
May 11, 2013 at 11:14 pmI wondered about a peanut butter version…I couldn’t quite imagine it…does it get hard?
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May 10, 2013 at 3:07 pmOoooh…pretty!!!
Sue/the view from great island
May 10, 2013 at 3:29 pm🙂
La Table De Nana
May 10, 2013 at 2:47 pmLove this idea for my aplhabets..
And Coconut oil is good for you:)
Sue/the view from great island
May 10, 2013 at 3:28 pmIt is good for you—and when you mix it with dark chocolate, which is also good for you, you’ve got a super health food!