The Secret Ingredient That Makes DIY Chocolate Ice Cream Shells

There is perhaps no better treat than a dish of ice cream, unless you have a hard chocolate shell on top. It is perfect for the summertime, but personally, I like it at any time of the year. Up until this point, most of us have only ordered it at a restaurant but with this secret ingredient, you can now make it at home.

When you make this ice cream treat for your family, you will be a new household hero. It makes the perfect, thin chocolate shell and there is no need for you to go to a restaurant to enjoy it.

To make your own magical chocolate topping: Microwave 4 tablespoons of refined coconut oil, 3 ounces of chopped bittersweet chocolate, and a pinch of salt at 50 percent power until smooth (two to four minutes), stirring occasionally. Cool to room temperature and spoon or pour over ice cream.