This Nutella Magic Shell is simple to make and works just like the original magic shell. Just two ingredients makes the perfect ice cream topper!
This Nutella Magic Shell is our favorite ice cream topping of all time, and that’s saying something. We take our ice cream sundaes very seriously around here. My kids know that when I say we’re having ice cream, that means sprinkles, hot fudge, mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, cherries, whipped cream, and sprinkles and more sprinkles. And of course, this Nutella Magic Shell recipe. It’s so simple to make and fun to drizzle over ice cream of any flavor. The perfect addition to any ice cream bar, whether it’s for a birthday party or a bribe to get your kids to clean their rooms (ahem..)
What are your favorite ice cream toppings? Do you go directly for the hot fudge? I love hearing your ideas, so please leave me a comment below!
WHAT IS IN MAGIC SHELL CHOCOLATE
Basically magic shell is chocolate and oil. It’s just all in getting the right consistency so that it is a liquid in the container and a solid on the ice cream. When you do that with something solid like chocolate chips it’s a little easier than when you do it with something like Nutella or peanut butter, which is obviously already not a solid. Our first version tasted bad. Just really really bad. But I’m not one to give up, so I kept the ice cream handy and kept trying.
Homemade Magic Shell
TIPS FOR PERFECT HOMEMADE MAGIC SHELL
- This version of my Nutella Magic Shell has that wonderful hazelnut taste and a really cool consistency.
- It doesn’t get completely hard like a shell and it works better as a drizzle, but it definitely solidifies and is a perfect ice cream topper. But don’t expect a “crunchy” texture.
- Make sure to use the exact measurements listed in the recipe card below.
- Microwave at 50% power, stirring often in between thirty second intervals. It should be ready in about a minute and a half.
- Let the mixture cool completely before drizzling over ice cream.
- Do not store leftovers in the fridge! It needs to be stored at room temperature, tightly covered.
- This homemade drizzle works best on ice cream straight from the freezer. It will get more solid as it comes in contact with really cold ingredients.
HOMEMADE ICE CREAM RECIPES
Homemade ice cream is so much fun to make with the family and there are so many options! Try a few of my favorite ice cream recipes and then top with this yummy Nutella Magic Shell. So good!
Love Magic Shell? Try my Cookie Butter Magic Shell recipe for a delicious cookie flavor on your ice cream. There’s nothing more fun than digging into a sundae bar with family and friends, so next time try these scrumptious homemade recipes and really wow your guests! Drop me a comment below if you have any questions on this or any recipe on my site. Enjoy!
Nutella Magic Shell
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Nutella
- 1 TBSP vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a microwave safe bowl, combine the oil and Nutella.
- Microwave in 30 second intervals at 50% power, mixing in between, until fully combined. About a minute or a minute and a half.
- Once cooled, drizzle over ice cream.
- Store at room temperature.
Notes
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
You’re my hero! Nutella? YES please! And a 4 hour hurricane? Really, California doesn’t have those… (Well, we had a 5 minute “tornado” but jeesh, don’t be picky.) Pinned!
Tanya Schroeder says
I cannot believe how easy this is. Two ingredients!! I’ll be making making this all the time now that I know it’s so simple! Thanks for the link love too!
The Happy Wife/Danielle Garcia says
This sounds yummy, but I am going to try it with coconut oil. That is what I use to make my “regular” homemade Magic Shell. It is what they use in the commercial Magic Shell, too. it has a lower melting point, so I think it might give you that crunch you are looking for.
Kayla says
This is so cool! I love the creativity, and it’s just plan awesome! Nutella is a great ice cream topper :)
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
I totally understand the magic of that night. It would work with me! Upon occasion when I am having guests over, my dessert is make your own sundaes. It is always popular, like I had slaved over some involved French masterpiece. Ice cream is a strong lure for just about everyone. Then when you have toppings like this nutella one. Well its over the top.
Heather @ French Press says
Stella is going to be all over this!
Lisa | Sweet 2 Eat Baking says
I feel the same way with my 3 kidlets too. I’m mobility disabled so getting out and about is such a big fuss which makes me feel that my kids suffer because of my illness, pffft! One of the many reasons I started baking and blogging. But these, yes these, look awesome and the best way to spice things up at home is with good food and happy smiley faces. Achievement unlocked :)
Seriously though, this looks gorgeous and I have 3 nutella fuelled kids in this house as it is. They would die over that crack coating, and I have ice cream and nutella in too #hasgottobedone.
This has inspired me too. Ooo, the ideas are flowing.
Amy says
I will be trying this tonight on some homemade no-machine hazelnut flavored ice cream. I can’t wait!