How to Make a Magic Shell For Frozen Treats | Mad Genius Tips | Food & Wine

Start with 1 pound of chopped bittersweet chocolate.

Add 1/2 cup of coconut oil to the chocolate.

Microwave the mixture on full power in 2 second intervals, stirring between each interval.

Continue microwaving and stirring until the chocolate is mostly melted.

Add a generous pinch of salt once the chocolate is mostly melted.

Stir until the mixture is completely smooth.

Let the chocolate mixture cool at room temperature until it is no longer hot.

Pour the cooled chocolate mixture over cold ice cream to create a hard shell.

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