Oh, where do I begin.
Chocolate shell is a gift from God, especially Dark Chocolate Shell.
I never in a million years thought you could actually make this at home. I thought it was the kind of preservative and chemical filled food product that could only be manufactured. You know, like cheese puffs and diet coke. 
I’m so thankful that it’s something that I can save money on and feel better about eating. If only I could take back the years of eating magic shell for years of eating this homemade stuff!
I highly recommend it and I’m sure it’d be a great project with kids!
Oh, and I noticed that the coconut flavor has a lot to do with the brand of coconut oil you use. I used one brand and you couldn’t taste even the slightest hint of coconut in it, but used a different brand the next time and it was very coconut-y. Just FYI. 
Enjoy!
Homemade Magic Shell
from This Homemade Life, Deliciously Organic
Ingredients
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
How-To
- In a microwave safe bowl, combine the ingredients.
- Microwave at 15 second intervals, stirring in between until melted (It took me about 45 seconds).
- Allow to sit at room temperature until serving over your ice cream or frozen yogurt.
- Store in an airtight container in your pantry. Do not put it in the fridge or freezer, it will harden.
Servings: 1 cup of magic shell
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Oh my goodness – I adore Magic Shell!!! (Ok, probably a little more than I should admit!)
I had noooo idea you could make this at home. This looks like so much fun!
I just made some of this over the weekend with peanut butter, soooo yummy! So glad you posted this recipe so I can make it in bulk
Funny, I made exactly this at the weekend! It’s so good isn’t it? Although I have to say that you are a much better drizzler than I am…
Magic Shell…..is MAGIC!! And I just so happen to have all these ingredients on hand!!!
I wonder if there is something you could use other than coconut oil to get the texture… looks like so much fun to make and eat!
Looks delicious!! So.. which brand did you try that had the LEAST coconut-y flavor? Just curious as coconut oil is NOT cheap here.. and I’d like to choose one that’s already been taste tested.
Thanks!
I’m almost positive that it was Spectrum that was less coconuty. The Earthfare brand definitely has a hint of coconut. Hope that helps!
spectrum has two kinds. virgin and not. The virgin one is very coconuty. I think its had a pinkish or green sticker. the orange labeled one is unscented.
Good to know! Thank you Liz!
If you get the expeller pressed coconut oil it doesn’t have any flavor at all. I know tropicaltraditions.com sells it.
I love making my own magic shell!! Need anything possible to beat the heat this week!
That looks awfully yummy and now I want ice cream! Wah.
We only have refined coconut oil here, but I’ve read that refined coconut oil has no coconut taste but unrefined coconut oil does. Or did you use unrefined / refined both times? Just an idea.
You are so right! I never knew there was a difference! I used the refined the first time.
Thanks for pointing that out!
So fun. I cannot believe it’s this easy to make at home!
I think Im a little (or a lot) out of the loop… I dont know what a magic shell is…. but all I have to say is this looks amazing! Who doesnt love ice cream with a lot of chocolate on top??? I love it, and all for it, even though I dont know what it is
It’s a liquid chocolate that hardens when it gets cold on top of the ice cream. It’s amazing. You should give it a try!
Oh wow, I am so making this and putting on my home made coconut ice cream
Super easy to put together. I will have to hide this for sure though. My husband will literally drink this!!
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Caroline, I just tried this and it is SO COOL!!! I couldn’t believe it actually hardened! Great excuse to finally use that TJ’s coconut oil. What else do you use coconut oil for? I’d love to use it more often but it’s too coconutty for savory foods.
I use it as a butter substitute! Try it next time you use butter in a baked recipe!
I’m glad you liked it though! 
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Can you use something instead of coconut oil?
This sounds awesome but I have a coconut allergy. Would other oils work and not have a weird taste?
Yes, actually you can just use 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil instead of coconut oil.
Here’s a more detailed description from Picky Palate. Enjoy!
Put this on some strawberries, popped those puppies in the freezer for like 3 minutes and walah. so yum! thx
I do food gift baskets for my family. Do u think I could
Can this?
Of course! This would be a great gift!
very cool! i look forward to trying this!
.. tips for those of us without a microwave??
Hey Dawna, I would suggest using a double boiler and melt the chocolate and coconut oil.
Happy melting!
omg it WORKED! and it’s DELICIOUS! thank you so much for this… currently snacking on my greek yogurt/honey/strawberry popsicle with chocolate shell
so happy.
Yay! That stuff is awesome!
So glad you liked it Sarah!
Made this tonight. Everyone loved it! Thanks so much.
I’m so glad! That stuff is so delicious!