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Toasted Coconut Magic Shell

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  • Prep Time5 min
  • Total Time5 min
  • Makes1 cup
*PLUS 30 min cooling time
An ice cream sundae topped with toasted coconut magic shell.

Recipes and text by Camilla Wynne; produced by Aimee Nishitoba; photography by Christie Vuong; food styling by Ashley Denton; prop Styling by Nicole Billark.

Crunchy toasted coconut adds flavour and texture to this classic magic shell topping, which solidifies upon contact with cold ice cream.

Ingredients

  • 170 g dark chocolate, chopped

  • 2 tbsp coconut oil

  • ¼ cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted

  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  • Melt chocolate with oil in a heatproof bowl set over a pot of simmering water, or in the microwave in 30-sec bursts.

  • Stir in toasted coconut and salt. Let stand until barely warm, about 30 min, before serving. To make ahead, transfer to a heatproof airtight container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks. Melt in the microwave before using.

This recipe is part of a feature on building your own ice cream sundae bar.

Camilla Wynne is a Toronto-based cookbook author, writer and recipe developer. Her most recent cookbook is Nature's Candy.

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