We all know and love Jennifer Garner for her goofy hacks, her love of Ina Garten, and her endearing online cooking show. Recently, she revealed her ultimate irresistible treat in a Food Diary video for Harper’s BAZAAR. While the actress admitted to having a big sweet tooth, a big salty tooth, and a “big everything tooth,” there is one specific snack she absolutely cannot resist.
It is homemade chocolate “magic shell” served over ice cream! Garner recently learned how to make this 2-ingredient treat at home and confessed she “can’t handle” being around it. “If it’s in my house, I’m having a bowl of ice cream with magic shell,” she stated.
Why It Is “Magic”
If you are not familiar with this nostalgic treat, it is called a “magic” chocolate shell because the warm mixture magically hardens in seconds upon contact with cold ice cream. Best of all, making it at home requires no mess, no cleanup, and takes less than five minutes in the microwave.
The 2 Essential Ingredients
To make this homemade chocolate shell, you only need two basic pantry staples.
- Chocolate: You need 3 parts of chocolate. The original recipe calls for semisweet chocolate chips, but as Garner notes, the best part is that you can customize the ratio of milk chocolate to dark chocolate to fit your personal taste.
- Oil: You need 1 part of coconut oil. While any neutral oil works, coconut oil provides a slightly nutty flavor and yields the best crunchy texture once hardened. If you dislike the taste of coconut, opt for refined coconut oil for a milder flavor.
Customizing Your Texture
Depending on how you like your ice cream topping, you can easily adjust the thickness of the shell by altering the oil ratio.
| Oil Ratio | Resulting Texture |
| Standard (1 part oil to 3 parts chocolate) | Classic, crunchy magic shell. |
| Slightly More Oil | Thinner, crispier shell. |
| Slightly Less Oil | Thicker, heavier chocolate shell. |
Expert Prep Tips:
Microwave Carefully: When melting your ingredients, you must microwave them in 30-second intervals.
Keep Stirring: Be sure to stir the mixture in between each interval until the chocolate is completely melted and has a smooth, uniform texture.
How to Serve
When you are ready to eat, simply pour the warm chocolate shell directly over the freshly scooped ice cream of your choice. Watch it magically harden in seconds, perfectly evoking the nostalgic feeling of your favorite ice cream truck treats!
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Jennifer Garner’s 2-Ingredient “Magic Shell” Snack
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servings2
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kcalIngredients
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (or a custom blend of milk and dark chocolate)
1/3 cup coconut oil (use refined coconut oil for a milder flavor)
Directions
- Combine: Place your preferred chocolate chips and coconut oil into a microwave-safe bowl.
- Melt: Microwave the ingredients in 30-second intervals.
- Stir: Stir the mixture thoroughly in between each interval until the chocolate is entirely melted and reaches a smooth, uniform texture.
- Serve: Pour the warm chocolate mixture generously over freshly scooped ice cream.
- Wait for the Magic: Wait just a few seconds for the warm chocolate to magically harden into a crunchy shell upon contact with the cold ice cream. Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- Texture Adjustment: If you want a thinner, crispier shell, add slightly more oil to the bowl. If you prefer a thicker shell, add slightly less oil.
- Storage: Store any leftover magic shell in an airtight jar at room temperature. Because coconut oil solidifies at cooler temperatures, you may need to briefly microwave the jar for 15-20 seconds to return it to a pourable consistency before your next use.
