This easy Peanut Butter Magic Shell recipe is just two ingredients and a delicious topping for ice cream, sundaes and frozen treats.
If you're a fan of peanut butter and ice cream, then you are going to LOVE this Peanut Butter Magic Shell! This 2-ingredient topping is the easiest way to take your ice cream to the next level in just 5 minutes!
We love a quick and easy recipe like this Peanut Butter Magic Shell. We melt everything in a microwave-safe bowl, stir until smooth and then pour over cold ice cream. After a minute or two, you'll have a shiny hard peanut butter shell that goes perfectly with most ice cream!
If you're looking for more peanut butter focused recipes, you have to try my No Churn Peanut Butter Ice Cream.
Why You'll Love this Recipe
Only 2 Ingredients - Refined Coconut Oil and Peanut Butter. That's it.
This recipe is simple and easy - this recipe is ready in about 5 minutes.
Peanut Butter Magic Shell goes together with so many flavors of ice cream
Ingredient Notes
Coconut Oil - Needs to be refined to ensure there is no coconut flavor. This is how the magic happens. Coconut oil is in a solid phase but when heated it melts to a liquid.
Peanut Butter - Adds a salty, nutty flavor that is oh so craveable! I recommend using creamy peanut butter. For best results, avoid natural or homemade peanut butter.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt peanut butter for 30 seconds - 1 minute.
- Stir in coconut oil until melted and well combined. Let the magic shell liquid cool for 2 minutes.
- Stir again before pouring over cold ice cream. Wait at least 30 seconds - 1 minute for the magic shell to harden. Enjoy!
Expert Tips
Refined Coconut Oil is Key - which has a neutral flavor. Unrefined coconut oil will give your Magic Shell a stronger coconut aroma and taste.
Use Store Bought Peanut Butter - I have NOT used this recipe with a natural or homemade peanut butter so I'm unsure what the consistency will be like. I use good ole fashion Jif Peanut Butter or Skippy's.
Endless Flavor Possibilities - you can choose different ice cream flavors other than just vanilla. Like chocolate, chocolate chip, coffee, peanut butter, cookie dough, cookies and cream just to name a few. Or, enjoy the peanut butter magic shell with hot fudge for a play on a Reese's inspired sundae. You can also add chopped peanuts or pretzels or even a dash of cinnamon.
Recipe FAQ
It's a type of ice cream topping that hardens on the ice cream. It creates a shell that your can break apart and eat. Traditionally, it's a chocolate magic shell but you can get creative and make a peanut butter type like this recipe of even a Cookie Butter Magic Shell.
I think the recipe could work on ice cream cake or cold cheesecake. But for something like dipping brownies, apple slices or popcorn I would recommend melting peanut butter chips with a bit of coconut oil.
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Peanut Butter Magic Shell
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup peanut butter creamy
- 2 tablespoons refined coconut oil
Instructions
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt peanut butter for 30 seconds - 1 minute.
- Stir in coconut oil until melted and well combined. Let the magic shell liquid cool for 2 minutes.
- Stir again before pouring over cold ice cream. Wait at least 30 seconds - 1 minute for the magic shell to harden. Enjoy!
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