Best 9 Chocolate Shell Sauce Recipes

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Chocolate shell sauce is a rich and decadent topping that can elevate any dessert to the next level. With its irresistibly smooth texture, glossy shine, and intense chocolate flavor, it is a versatile sauce that can be used to create a variety of delectable treats. Whether you are looking to dress up a simple ice cream sundae, drizzle it over fresh fruit, or use it as a dipping sauce for cookies and brownies, chocolate shell sauce is sure to impress. In this article, we will explore the art of crafting the perfect chocolate shell sauce, providing you with step-by-step instructions and tips to ensure a flawless result every time.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

BASIC CHOCOLATE SHELL TOPPING



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Like store-bought Magic Shell, this chocolate topping hardens quickly once it hits ice cream. The secret is coconut oil!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 35m

Yield About 3/4 cup of chocolate shell topping

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 ounces semisweet, white or milk chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup refined coconut oil
Pinch of fine sea salt

Steps:

  • Fill a saucepan with a few inches of water and bring to a bare simmer. Combine the chocolate, coconut oil and sea salt in a medium heatproof bowl and set over the pan (do not let the bowl touch the water). Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture is well combined, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove the bowl from the pan and let the mixture cool at least 15 minutes before pouring on top of ice cream (or you can dip your ice cream in the mixture instead). Transfer any remaining sauce to an airtight microwave-safe container and refrigerate up to 3 months. To remelt, uncover and microwave in 10-second intervals, stirring, until pourable.

INSTANT CHOCOLATE HARD SHELL



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Two ingredients and less than 5 minutes to a delicious chocolate candy shell for ice cream. After trying recipe after recipe that turned out either rock hard or thick gummy hard shells - I thought to read the ingredient list on a bottle of the store stuff and came up with this! You can use any oil that has NO flavor or has a flavor compatible with chocolate and your ice cream - canola or soybean work ok here, but the coconut oil sends the flavor over the top and makes it a tad crunchier! Drizzle on top of your favorite ice cream!

Provided by Fervent Frugal Foodie

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time 6m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 2

2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
⅔ cup coconut oil

Steps:

  • Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl; heat in microwave in 30-second intervals, mixing well each time, until mixture is smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. It takes about 1 minute of stirring until they fully mix together. Store at room temperature in an air-tight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 1.2 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

EASY HOMEMADE CHOCOLATE SAUCE



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If you are a regular buyer of store-bought chocolate sauce, and didn't realize how easy it is to make your own at home, then I hope you give this recipe a try. Enjoy!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Dessert Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ cup white sugar
1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ¼ cups milk
2 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract, or more to taste
1 tiny pinch salt

Steps:

  • Place sugar, flour, and cocoa powder into a bowl. Whisk together to remove lumps.
  • Heat milk, butter, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium heat until butter melts.
  • Whisk dry ingredients into the milk mixture a little at a time. Increase heat to medium-high until mixture comes to a simmer. Cook, stirring constantly, for 6 minutes. After 6 minutes, turn off heat. Whisk in a pinch of salt.
  • Pour hot over ice cream or store in airtight containers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.4 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 8.5 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 49.2 mg, Sugar 16.5 g

CHOCOLATE SHELL ICE-CREAM TOPPING



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Here is a chocolate ice cream topping that has a texture nearly identical to that of the commercial product Magic Shell (which also contains coconut oil), but with a far richer, more fudgy flavor.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     easy, quick, dessert

Time 5m

Yield 3/4 cup (good for 4 to 6 scoops)

Number Of Ingredients 2

7 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil

Steps:

  • Melt the chocolate in a small metal bowl set over a pan of simmering water. Stir in the coconut oil and heat until dissolved, about 1 minute. Keep the liquid lukewarm until ready to pour over the ice cream. Chocolate will harden into a shell within a few seconds when spooned over ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 198, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 4 milligrams, Sugar 18 grams

MAGIC SHELL CHOCOLATE SAUCE



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From The Really Good Food Cook Book. This klondike-like coating sauce for ice cream keeps for months in the refrigerator. I have it on hand at all times. Everyone, I mean everyone, will love it!

Provided by Sandra Silver

Categories     Sauces

Time 13m

Yield 18-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 lb butter
1 (12 ounce) bag nestle chocolate chips
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt butter over medium-low heat in a medium saucepan.
  • Add the chocolate chips.
  • Whisk them around until they are melted.
  • Add the vanilla.
  • If you are using the nuts, saute them for a few minutes in 1 tsp.
  • butter before adding them to the Magic Shell Sauce.
  • Pour the delicious sauce over any flavor ice cream.
  • It will harden within several seconds.

CHOCOLATE SHELL SAUCE FOR ICE CREAM



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 tablespoons coconut oil
8 ounces dark, milk or bittersweet chocolate, broken into pieces
1 pint ice cream

Steps:

  • Heat the coconut oil and chocolate over a double boiler of simmering water, stirring until melted. Turn off the heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Divide the ice cream among 3 bowls. Pour over the sauce; it will harden immediately.

HARD CHOCOLATE SAUCE - DAIRY QUEEN STYLE



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Make and share this Hard Chocolate Sauce - Dairy Queen Style recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Toadflax

Categories     Dessert

Time 13m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup hard margarine
1/4 cup oil (I use canola)

Steps:

  • Melt all ingredients together till smooth and blended. This can be done over low heat in a saucepan, in the microwave or double boiler.
  • Spoon over ice cream.
  • Leftovers may be refrigerated and re-warmed as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284.4, Fat 25.3, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 70.7, Carbohydrate 18.1, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 15.5, Protein 1.3

WHITE-CHOCOLATE MAGIC SHELL



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Coat scoops of ice cream in this easy sauce, then watch as it hardens into the perfect shell. It makes an excellent finishing touch for our Tropical-Fruit Cones.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Quick & Easy Recipes

Time 25m

Yield Makes about 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 2

4 ounces high-quality white chocolate, such as Valrhona, chopped (3/4 cup)
1 tablespoon coconut oil

Steps:

  • Combine chocolate and oil in a heatproof bowl set over (not in) a pot of barely simmering water. Gently stir just until melted and smooth. Remove from heat; let cool about 20 minutes. (It should thicken slightly but still be pourable; if too thick, return bowl to simmering water 10 to 15 seconds.)

HARD-SHELL ICE CREAM SAUCE



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I keep the ingredients for this chocolate sauce on hand so I can make it any time I need an easy dessert. It's very rich and delicious. People like that it forms a crunchy shell over the ice cream...much like a treat from an old-fashioned ice cream parlor.-Brenda Jackson, Garden City, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 15m

Yield about 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter, cubed
3 tablespoons evaporated milk
Vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a heavy saucepan, combine chocolate chips, butter and milk. Cook and stir over low heat until chips are melted and mixture is smooth. Serve warm over ice cream (sauce will harden). Sprinkle with almonds. Refrigerate any leftovers. Sauce can be reheated in the microwave.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193 calories, Fat 15g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The quality of the chocolate you use will greatly impact the taste of your sauce. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 70%.
  • Temper the chocolate: Tempering chocolate is a process of heating and cooling it in a specific way. This helps to stabilize the chocolate and prevent it from seizing.
  • Use a double boiler or bain-marie: A double boiler is a gentle and indirect way to melt chocolate. This helps to prevent it from overheating and seizing.
  • Stir the chocolate constantly: Stirring the chocolate constantly helps to prevent it from burning or seizing.
  • Add flavorings carefully: Flavorings such as vanilla extract, cinnamon, or chili powder can be added to the chocolate sauce to enhance its flavor. However, be careful not to add too much, as this can overpower the chocolate.
  • Use the sauce immediately or store it properly: Chocolate shell sauce can be used immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. When storing the sauce, be sure to cover it tightly to prevent it from drying out.

Conclusion:

Chocolate shell sauce is a versatile and delicious sauce that can be used to enhance a variety of desserts. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking by adding different flavorings. With a little practice, you can make a perfect chocolate shell sauce that will impress your friends and family.

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