Imagine biting into a perfectly crisp, glossy chocolate shell that shatters magnificently to reveal creamy, cold ice cream underneath - that's exactly what these Dark Chocolate Magic Shell Ice Cream Bars deliver! This decadent dessert transforms an ordinary ice cream treat into a gourmet experience that looks like it came straight from a professional pastry kitchen, but can be crafted in just 15 minutes. Get ready to impress your friends, family, and your own taste buds with this surprisingly simple yet incredibly luxurious dessert that combines rich dark chocolate and smooth ice cream in a way that will make your mouth water.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- Ice cream of choice
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place it in the freezer to chill while preparing the chocolate shell coating.
- Select high-quality dark chocolate chips with at least 60% cocoa content for rich, intense flavor. Measure exactly 1 cup of chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl.
- Add 2 tablespoons of refined coconut oil to the chocolate chips. The coconut oil helps create a smooth, glossy coating that hardens quickly when it contacts cold ice cream.
- Microwave the chocolate and coconut oil mixture in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval to ensure even melting and prevent burning.
- Continue heating and stirring until the mixture is completely smooth and fully incorporated, with no visible chocolate chip chunks remaining.
- Remove the chilled baking sheet from the freezer and take your preferred ice cream out of the freezer.
- Using a popsicle stick or wooden skewer, carefully insert it into the center of each ice cream bar or scoop.
- Dip each ice cream bar quickly and completely into the melted chocolate mixture, ensuring full coverage. The cold ice cream will immediately start to harden the chocolate shell.
- Immediately place the chocolate-coated ice cream bars back onto the chilled parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Return the baking sheet with the chocolate-covered ice cream bars to the freezer for 3-5 minutes to allow the shell to completely set.
- Serve immediately or wrap individually in plastic wrap and store in the freezer for up to one week.
Tips
- • Use high-quality dark chocolate with at least 60% cocoa content for the most intense, rich flavor • Ensure your baking sheet and parchment paper are thoroughly chilled before dipping to help the chocolate shell set faster • Work quickly when dipping to prevent the ice cream from melting • For best results, use coconut oil that is refined to ensure a neutral flavor and smooth coating • Experiment with different ice cream flavors like vanilla, coffee, or mint for variety • If the chocolate mixture starts to cool and thicken, gently reheat in the microwave • Store finished bars in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one week
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 207kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 5mg
