Olive Oil Magic Shell

This recipe is ripe with nostalgia. It returns childhood memories for those who grew up with Magic Shell as a go-to topping for at-home sundae parties. Whether you’re a New Yorker with a sweet spot for a Mr. Softee chocolate dip or love a classic Klondike ice cream bar, you’ll know nothing beats the satisfying crunch of that thin, perfectly crisp chocolate coating. 

So get ready to unlock some core summertime memories or make a new tradition for your family with our take on the classic topping. With just three simple ingredients, our Magic Shell makeover comes together in less than a minute and is a fantastic way to sneak some more polyphenols into your kid’s diet in the form of a sweet treat. Melted chocolate and olive oil come together in this healthy homemade topping that hardens as it coats ice cream, creating a crisp, delicious, crackable shell.

rē-create all your favorite childhood ice cream treats, from scooped ice cream to homemade bars and cakes. The possibilities are endless with our healthy chocolate soft shell. 

Olive Oil Magic Soft Shell Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Kyoord High-phenolic extra-virgin Olive Oil
• 4 ounces chopped dark chocolate or chips (we suggest chocolate with a 60% cacao percentage or higher)
• 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste

Method of Preparation

1. Add the chopped chocolate or chips to a medium, heat-safe bowl and set it aside. 
2. Over medium heat, warm the olive oil in a small saucepan until it simmers, which occurs at about 275 degrees. Remove from heat before it starts to boil.
3. Pour the warm olive oil over the chocolate, and stir until smooth using a silicone spatula or whisk. Stir until smooth—season with salt to taste. 
4. Spoon it over your favorite cold desserts, like ice cream, great for dipping frozen bananas, or drizzle it over milkshakes!