I aspire to be one of those people who can pull off a fun dessert on a whim. We keep ice cream on hand at all times, and when I serve it on its own, I often want to zhuzh it up a bit. Alas, I almost ...

Admittedly, I have a sweet tooth, so I always have to end my day with dessert. In the summer months, it’s typically with a little bowl of ice cream because it’s easy to reach for and refreshing. While ...

As a kid, I was obsessed with Magic Shell, that liquid chocolate you poured over your ice cream that would immediately turn into a hard and crunchy cocoa shell as soon as it hit the ice cream. Like, I ...

I scream, you scream! Our friends at All You share a homemade version of your favorite chocolate topping. You've probably heard of Magic Shell or seen it in your ...

Chocolate magic shell does seem like something of a miracle. A saturated fat (usually coconut oil) and chocolate are melted and stirred together, and the shiny sauce is poured over something cold ...

There are two distinct types of Claire Lower blogs: Those that contain normal, helpful, explainers and fun little tips (blogs you can send to your mom without explanation); and those that are a little ...

This is for anyone who's ever dipped fries in a milkshake. Homemade (and microwavable!) magic shell adds class on top of class. Technique tip: The magic shell keeps in an airtight container at room ...

Microwave the chocolate and oil in a 2-cup measuring cup or small bowl at 50% power until completely melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Allow to cool to room temperature before using. The magic shell ...

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 3 cookie sheets with parchment paper. 2. In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter and sugars until light in color and fluffy, scraping bowl periodically. 3. On ...

On this week’s episode of Mad Genius: Home Edition, Justin Chapple makes his own version of Magic Shell—and uses it three ways. Read on for three ways Justin uses his homemade chocolate shell, and ...

A big batch of frozen cookie dough was just what I needed to kick off your weekend. With plans to go to friend's house for a BBQ, whipping up a batch of homemade ice cream sandwiches was effortless.