Best 7 Hard Shell Ice Cream Sauce Recipes

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Homemade hard shell ice cream sauce is a delicious and versatile topping that can be used on a variety of desserts. It is made with just a few simple ingredients and can be easily prepared in under 30 minutes. Whether you are a novice cook or an experienced chef, this comprehensive guide will provide you with all the information and instructions you need to create the perfect hard shell ice cream sauce.

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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

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.

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.

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

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

HOMEMADE MAGIC SHELL (ICE CREAM TOPPING)



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Make and share this Homemade Magic Shell (Ice Cream topping) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by princess buttercup

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 2

4 ounces chocolate chips
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate chips and butter together.
  • Cool.
  • When ready to serve pour over ice cream.

CRUNCHY CHOCOLATE SAUCE



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In Waukesha, Wisconsin, Dolores Kastello dresses up ice cream with an easy three-ingredient topping that's full of nuts. "As this rich chocolate sauce cools over the ice cream, it forms a hard shell that kids (and adults) love," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield about 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Ice cream

Steps:

  • In a skillet, saute nuts in butter until golden brown. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate chips until melted. Serve warm over ice cream (sauce will harden). Store leftover sauce in the refrigerator. This sauce can be reheated in the microwave.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Choose the right ice cream. A hard-shell ice cream sauce should be made with a firm, scoopable ice cream. Softer ice cream will not hold its shape and will melt too quickly.
  • Use a cold bowl. When making the sauce, use a chilled bowl to help the ice cream stay cold and firm.
  • Work quickly. Hard-shell ice cream sauce needs to be made quickly so that the ice cream does not melt. Have all of your ingredients and tools ready before you start.
  • Don't overmix. Overmixing the sauce will make it too soft and runny. Stir just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Chill the sauce before serving. After making the sauce, chill it for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help it to firm up and hold its shape.

Conclusion:

With these tips in mind, you can easily make a delicious hard-shell ice cream sauce at home. This sauce is perfect for topping your favorite ice cream sundae or milkshake. It is also a great way to add a touch of sweetness and flavor to your favorite desserts. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give hard-shell ice cream sauce a try. You won't be disappointed!

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