Nutella Magic Shell - House of Nash Eats (2024)

Everybody's favorite chocolate hazelnut spread hardens into a delicious ice cream topping in this 2-ingredient Nutella Magic Shell. It's a fun and simple way to take your favorite frozen desserts to the next level.

Double the Nutella love by drizzling this magic shell over a scoop of ice cream on top of Gooey Swirled Nutella Brownies for a brownie sundae that is out-of-this-world!

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If you have got a Nutella lover at your house, they are going to go crazy for this Nutella magic shell. It's easy to make in just a few minutes and perfect over chocolate, vanilla, or strawberry ice cream. Add some finely chopped hazelnuts for crunch if you like, and you have a homemade dessert that will impress guests and feels much more special than a plain old bowl of ice cream. Sprinkle with some chopped hazelnuts for even more nutty crunch.

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Why this Recipe Works

  • Freezes in seconds! If you just drizzle regular Nutella over ice cream it gets a fudgy sort of texture, but melting it with a little coconut oil means it can be drizzled in a thin layer that hardens once it hits the cold ice cream.
  • Keeps well for a month. We like to store our homemade magic shell in a jar in the cupboard for up to a month so it's ready anytime a craving for ice cream hits.
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Ingredient Notes

This is a quick overview of the ingredients you'll need for this recipe. Specific measurements and full recipe instructions are in the printable recipe card below.

  • Nutella: Really any chocolate hazelnut spread (or similar spreads like cookie butter or peanut butter) will work, but Nutella is the most well-known and the one we buy in bulk from Costco so we always have some on hand.
  • Coconut oil: We recommend using refined coconut oil which has less coconut aroma or taste compared to unrefined coconut oil.
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How to Make This Recipe

Combine the Nutella and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in the microwave 1 minute. Stir well until the coconut oil has melted and combined with the nutella in a smooth, pourable liquid form. If it is very warm, let it cool down to about room temperature before drizzling over your ice cream so it doesn't melt the ice cream too much.

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Recipe Tips

Store any uneaten Nutella magic shell in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month. Do not refrigerate.

If the magic shell is too thick to pour or separates, simply reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds and stir well until combined and thin enough to pour again.

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  • Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream
  • Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream
  • Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream

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Nutella Magic Shell

5 from 2 votes

Amy Nash

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 minute min

Total Time 6 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings

Everybody's favorite chocolate hazelnut spread hardens into a delicious ice cream topping in this 2-ingredient Nutella Magic Shell. It's a fun and simple way to take your favorite frozen desserts to the next level.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Nutella
  • ¼ cup refined coconut oil

Instructions

  • Add the Nutella and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl.

  • Melt them together in a microwave for about 1 minute. Stir well until smooth and combined.

  • Top your favorite ice cream with the magic shell and allow the shell to set for a few seconds before enjoying. If you want to top with chopped hazelnuts, sprinkle them on right after drizzling the magic shell before it has a chance to set.

Notes

  • Storage: Keep any unused magic shell in a jar or other airtight container at room temperature. Do not refrigerate. If needed, reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds and stir well to thin out before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 153mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 2mg

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FAQs

Will Nutella harden on ice cream? ›

If you just drizzle regular Nutella over ice cream it gets a fudgy sort of texture, but melting it with a little coconut oil means it can be drizzled in a thin layer that hardens once it hits the cold ice cream.

What is the story behind Nutella? ›

After the Second World War, cocoa was extremely scarce. Founded as an Italian pastry shop in Piedmont, Italy, Ferrero turned this problem into a smart solution, creating a sweet paste made from hazelnuts, sugar, and just a little of the rare cocoa. The ancestor of Nutella® was born.

Was Nutella invented during WWII? ›

After World War II, cocoa was extremely scarce. Ferrero, originally from Piedmont in Italy, turned this tricky problem into a smart solution by creating a sweet paste made from hazelnuts, sugar and just a little of the rare cocoa. The precursor to Nutella® was born!

Why does magic shell harden? ›

The 'Magic' in the Shell

Both chocolate dip and Magic Shell get their magic instant-hardening ability from oils like coconut and sunflower that are high in saturated fat. As temperature drops, saturated fats harden, and coconut oil, in particular, turns firm, almost glassy, when cold.

How long does Nutella take to harden in freezer? ›

Step 1: Freezing the Nutella

Pop into the freezer to freeze completely for approx 30-40 minutes. (Overnight is fine if you prefer to plan ahead.)

Does melted Nutella freeze? ›

Besides the methodology, it's also important to note that Nutella contains palm oil as opposed to the usual cocoa butter found in normal chocolate and chocolate chips. As a result, it tends to take longer than melted chocolate to firm up and solidify, even in the freezer.

Why is Nutella so expensive? ›

Limited Competition: Nutella has few direct competitors that match its specific taste, texture, and brand image. This lack of competition allows the brand to set its prices without significant downward pressure.

Was Nutella ever vegan? ›

Unfortunately, Nutella is not vegan. While cocoa and hazelnuts are two of the spread's key ingredients, alongside sugar and palm oil, the addition of skimmed milk renders the product not suitable for vegans.

What was old Nutella called? ›

Originally sold as a solid block, Ferrero started to sell a creamy version in 1951 as Supercrema gianduja. In 1963, Ferrero's son Michele Ferrero revamped Supercrema gianduja with the intention of marketing it throughout Europe. Its composition was modified, and it was renamed "Nutella".

What company owns Nutella? ›

The Ferrero Group is now one of the world's largest sweet-packaged food companies with over 35 much-loved brands, such as Kinder®, Nutella®, Ferrero Rocher® and Tic Tac®, sold in more than 170 countries.

Is Nutella healthy? ›

They provide little nutrition and can easily lead to being overweight or obese. Nutella is also heavy in unhealthy fats. One of its main ingredients, palm oil, is loaded with saturated fats. These can contribute to cardiovascular disease.

Does Magic Shell go bad? ›

More specifically, our Magic Shell Caramel Topping would have a 24 month shelf life, unopened, from the date in which it was manufactured, which would be reflected by the Best When Used By date printed on the bottle. We hope this helps!

Who invented the Magic Shell? ›

Magic Shell is a dessert product produced by Smucker's in the US, originally created as Ice Magic by Cottees in Australia, and sold in the UK as Bird's Ice Magic. It is a syrup that quickly hardens into a crispy shell when poured onto a cold surface, which is the origin of the product's name.

Can Magic Shell unfreeze? ›

Can Magic Shell® topping unfreeze? If Magic Shell® topping is not in contact with something cold, it will typically unharden. Why is Magic Shell® topping chunky? Sometimes if the bottle is stored in a cold place prior to reaching store shelves, it can cause the topping to become thick and separated.

Will Nutella harden? ›

Keep the container tightly closed and store in a cool, dry place to maintain maximum flavor. Do not refrigerate Nutella®, otherwise it will harden and become difficult to spread. Excessive heat will accelerate the loss of flavor and may cause the oils found in Nutella® to separate.

Is Nutella good with ice cream? ›

I love Nutella on my ice cream, on my pancakes, on my toast, even baked into my Nutella Cake with Nutella frosting. If you're also a fan this creamy chocolate hazelnut spread, you will absolutely love this homemade Nutella ice cream. Super simple to make.

How do you harden ice cream? ›

That gives you two ways of doing this:
  1. Place your ice cream mixture in a blast freezer for a few minutes before storing it in a display counter.
  2. Place your ice cream mixture in a blast freezer until it reaches a core temperature of -18°C before storing it in a freezer at -18°C.

Why does Nutella not solidify? ›

Room temperature allows the product to have a smooth and spreadable consistency, because the monounsaturated oils from the hazelnut are liquid in this state.

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