How To Make Your own Homemade Magic Shell Ice Cream Topping

Making your very own magic shell ice cream topping is so easy. It only requires two simple ingredients. The traditional recipe calls for chocolate chips and butter. If you are feeling more adventurous you can try butterscotch, peanut butter chips or white chocolate chips. If you use white chocolate chips you could also add rainbow sprinkles. The possibilities are endless.

Another great thing about making your own ice cream topping at home is that you can make a single serving size or enough for a whole party. The recipe calls for one part oil for two parts chocolate chips. But of course the best part of making your own is that it saves you money.

So try this great recipe you will not be disappointed!

Try different chip varieties

Cherry chips

White chocolate chips

Butterscotch chips

Peaunut butter chips

Crush up your favorite candy to sprinkle into the mix

Crushed oreos

Crushed heath bar

Crushed butterfinger

Crushed candy cane

Sprinkle with a fun topping

nuts

rainbow sprinkles

rice crispies

A great idea for a birthday or slumber party. Dip ice cream cones filled with ice cream into magic shell ice cream topping. For something a little different try pouring cake batter into ice cream cones and bake. Then dip into your magic shell topping dip in sprinkles and refrigerate until ready to serve. The kids will love this colorful unique dessert.

For a tropical magic shell topping try white chocolate chips over a sherbet. Add a little extra fresh tropical fruit such as crushed pineapple or toasted coconut to top it off. This would be a fantastic dessert to serve at your next pool party or luau.

There is just something special about that good old chocolate peanut butter combination. If you love peanut butter and chocolate try this delicious combination. Chocolate ice cream covered in magic shell made from peanut butter chips and coconut oil. To top it off sprinkle with toasted crushed peanuts or crushed heath candy bar!

One of the best things about making your own magic shell ice cream topping is that you can make a small single serving sized batch or you can make enough for leftovers. Any left over topping can be stored in the refrigerator for later use. Just reheat when ready to use. So convenient!

My name is Karen Shiley. I live in the beautiful evergreen Washington state. I have an adventurous spirit and love to share what I learn with everyone. I like science, gardening, cooking, reading, daytrips and above all else my amazing family who supply me with endless amusment and happiness. I originally published this article on 2/1/13.