Easy Homemade Peanut Butter or Chocolate Magic Shell Topping
Transform your favorite frozen treats with this easy homemade peanut butter or chocolate magic shell topping—a quick and versatile recipe that hardens into a glossy, crackly shell on contact with cold desserts. Made with just two main ingredients—coconut oil and either creamy peanut butter or rich chocolate chips—this indulgent topping is ready in under 5 minutes. Customize it further with a splash of vanilla for extra depth or a pinch of salt to balance the chocolatey sweetness. Perfect for drizzling over ice cream, sundaes, or milkshakes, this DIY magic shell is a must-have for dessert lovers seeking a fun and satisfying twist. Plus, it’s simple to store and reheat, making it an effortless go-to topping for spontaneous sweet cravings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 4 tablespoons Peanut butter or chocolate chips
- 0.5 teaspoons Optional: Vanilla extract
- 0.25 teaspoons Optional: Pinch of salt (for chocolate version)
Instructions
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the coconut oil and either peanut butter or chocolate chips.
Microwave the mixture on high for 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly after each interval, until the ingredients are fully melted and smooth (this should take about 1-2 minutes).
If desired, stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor. For the chocolate version, add a small pinch of salt to enhance the taste.
Allow the mixture to cool slightly at room temperature for 1-2 minutes.
Drizzle the magic shell topping over your ice cream or frozen dessert, and let it set for a few seconds. It will harden into a crackly shell.
Store any leftover magic shell topping in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Reheat gently before use by microwaving in 10-second intervals and stirring well.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5845 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 498.3 g | 639% | |
| Saturated Fat | 111.3 g | 556% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4176 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 235.8 g | 86% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 58.8 g | 210% | |
| Total Sugars | 88.5 g | ||
| Protein | 205.9 g | 412% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 588 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 17.7 mg | 98% | |
| Potassium | 5883 mg | 125% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
