Best 7 Chocolate Shell Sauce Recipes

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Chocolate shell sauce, a luscious and versatile ingredient, has captured the hearts of dessert enthusiasts for its ability to elevate any sweet creation. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice cook, this remarkable sauce holds the power to transform your desserts into culinary masterpieces. With its rich, decadent flavor and smooth, velvety texture, it adds an irresistible touch of elegance to cakes, ice cream, mousse, and even fresh fruits. As you explore this comprehensive guide, you'll discover a treasure trove of recipes that showcase the versatility of chocolate shell sauce. From the classic chocolate shell recipe to variations infused with different flavors and ingredients, these recipes cater to every palate and skill level. Get ready to embark on a delightful journey as we unveil the secrets behind this extraordinary sauce and inspire you to create desserts that will leave a lasting impression.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

DIY CHOCOLATE SHELL COATING



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Coat your favorite ice cream cone in a crackly layer of chocolate with this simple recipe.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     condiment

Time 10m

Yield about 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped into small pieces
6 tablespoons vegetable shortening or virgin or extra-virgin coconut oil
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Melt the chocolate, shortening, vanilla and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring constantly with a rubber spatula, until smooth, about 4 minutes. Pour the melted chocolate mixture into a small bowl. Pour over ice cream and let harden, or use as a coating for snacks like fruit or pretzels.

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

OLIVE OIL CHOCOLATE SHELL



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 3

2 cups chopped 60 percent dark chocolate
2 tablespoons olive oil
Flakey salt, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate over a double boiler over low heat, stirring constantly to avoid burning the chocolate, until completely melted. Take chocolate off the heat and whisk in olive oil until completely incorporated.
  • Allow chocolate to cool slightly before serving (to avoid melting the ice cream); be sure to keep stirring to avoid hardening. Spoon over ice cream (do not dip anything into the chocolate or it will spoil). Finish with a pinch of flakey salt before the chocolate hardens.
  • Store at room temperature in an airtight container; if chocolate solidifies, reheat and whisk before using.

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.

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.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate: The better the chocolate, the better the sauce will be. Use a chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60%.
  • Chop the chocolate finely: This will help it to melt more smoothly and evenly.
  • Use a double boiler or a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water: This will help to prevent the chocolate from scorching.
  • Stir the chocolate constantly: This will help to prevent it from clumping or seizing.
  • Do not overheat the chocolate: Once it has melted, remove it from the heat and let it cool slightly before adding it to the other ingredients.
  • Use a whisk to combine the ingredients: This will help to create a smooth and creamy sauce.
  • Taste the sauce and adjust the sweetness to your liking: You can add more sugar or honey if desired.
  • Serve the sauce immediately: It will thicken as it cools.

Conclusion:

Chocolate shell sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used to top a variety of desserts, such as ice cream, cakes, and pies. It is also a great dipping sauce for fruit and cookies. This sauce is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious chocolate shell sauce that will impress your friends and family.

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