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 ...

Witnessing Magic Shell for the first time was a collective wonder for most kids growing up in America. We all thought the same thing when we saw the liquid chocolate transform into a hard, crackly ...

It’s never too hot or too cold for ice cream. The frozen treat is a comfort food for a reason, and with all the flavors and non-dairy options, it’s easy for anyone to enjoy it at any time – yes, that ...

This Funfetti Magic Shell hardens over cold ice cream into a crackly birthday cake shell both kids and adults will love. It brings back all the nostalgia of the bottled stuff with about five minutes ...

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 ...

How to make homemade magic shell ice cream that hardens instantly Create a crackly, chocolatey magic shell at home for your ice cream.

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Chocolate magic shell does seem like something ...

Growing up in New England, I know firsthand that summers aren't complete without a few things: lobster rolls, a trip to the Cape and, most importantly: all the ice cream you can physically handle.