Homemade Magic Shell Ice Cream Topping Recipe with Coconut Oil (2024)

FAQs

What does coconut oil do to ice cream? ›

They reported that ice cream made with coconut oil melts more slowly than ice cream containing another fat replacement. They also found that different percentages of coconut oil had a significant impact on the ice cream's colour, firmness and smoothness compared to the control ice cream.

The more coconut oil you use, the more liquid and smooth the chocolate coating will be. As a baseline, we recommend adding one tablespoon of coconut oil per one cup of chocolate. To make your own chocolate shell for ice cream, add an additional tablespoon of coconut oil.

Ingredients. Vegetable Oils [Protected with Antioxidant (319)], Sugar, Cocoa Powder (9%), Skim Milk Powder, Emulsifier (471), Flavours, Traces of Wheat, Oats, Soy, Sesame, Tree Nuts & Peanuts.

The 'Magic' in the Shell

Both chocolate dip and Magic Shell get their magic instant-hardening ability from oils like coconut and sunflower that are high in saturated fat. As temperature drops, saturated fats harden, and coconut oil, in particular, turns firm, almost glassy, when cold.

For example, if you want to utilize your coconut oil for beauty, adding Vitamin E oil, jojoba oil, or argan oil should keep it melted, and a ratio of 13 coconut oil to 23 liquid oil should keep it melted. For cooking, you could use olive oil or avocado oil.

Coconut oil clogs your pores. So while it's good for hydrating your skin, it definitely won't help prevent acne. It can even cause blackheads and whiteheads, which are signs of inflammatory acne. So avoid using it on your face or any other areas that are prone to acne.

You'll want to add in only a small amount of the oil at a time — too much could create an unpleasant texture in the chocolate.

Not only does coconut oil make your chocolate coating shine, but it also helps the chocolate harden. Have you ever noticed that, if the temperature outside is particularly warm, your coconut oil liquifies right in its jar? Then, if it's cold out, the coconut oil will solidify.

There's no need to refrigerate coconut oil. It'll last a long time—up to two years—in your pantry. Just keep the lid on tight. Depending on how warm it gets where you live, your oil might go from solid to liquid in the jar.

Just grab a packet of gelatin—you pick the flavor, although I'm partial to strawberry—mix in some milk, fold in whipped cream and freeze overnight. The result: a refreshing frozen treat that's like a mashup of ice cream and sorbet. An easy project for little helpers, it's a perfect summertime, or anytime, dessert!

What oil is in Ice Magic? ›

2 Ingredients Only!

My Homemade Ice Magic recipe, if you can even call it a “recipe” is simply chocolate and coconut oil. That's it! Hell if you don't have coconut oil on hand you could use any vegetable oil you have, but I must say I do really like the flavour coconut oil gives to it.

Magic® A unique, proprietary formulation of potassium chloride (a fertilizer), calcium chloride, magnesium chloride and sodium chloride. Mr. Magic® is coated with CMA (calcium magnesium acetate) and works faster and at lower temperatures – down to -25°F – to melt more snow and ice than most other products.

^® Pour on the fun with Smucker's Magic Shell^® Topping. This topping freezes in seconds on your ice cream to create a candy-coated shell that can be broken and mixed right in with the ice cream. It's a topping that's fun to make ... and fun to break!

It makes an undeniably delicious topping for any ice cream flavor. We suggest storing Smucker's^® Magic Shell Chocolate Flavored Topping at room temperature, even after opening. Do not refrigerate. If Magic Shell Toppings are stored below 65º, the product will separate and harden.

The "shell" effect in Magic Shell is due to the presence of coconut oil and sunflower oil, both of which contain high amounts of saturated fat, and sugar, which produces a chocolate mixture which is solid at higher temperatures than would otherwise be the case with normal ice cream topping.

If you are using coconut oil in a dish that already contains coconut or other strong flavors, the taste of the coconut oil may not be as noticeable. However, if you are using coconut oil in a dish that does not have any other strong flavors, the taste of the coconut oil may be more noticeable.

Insert texture and unexpected flavors. With good extra virgin olive oil, you add super punchy and grassy notes, which creates a welcome complexity. Plus, it's an umami bomb on top of the fat content in ice cream.

Why is vegetable oil used in ice cream? Usually, fat from milk is used to prepare ice cream. It helps to enhance the ice cream's taste, consistency, texture, etc. But some companies also use vegetable oil (coconut oil, palm oil etc.), cocoa butter etc., as an alternative to milk fat.

The richness of the olive oil adds a buttery texture to the ice cream, while its grassy flavor introduces a sophisticated twist. The sprinkle of sea salt enhances the overall taste profile, creating a delightful contrast between creamy and crunchy, sweet and savory.