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 ...

Leave the 10-ingredient industrial stuff on the shelf, and make homemade Magic Shell. With just two ingredients, you can ...

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 ...

Magic shell really is magic, creating the crunch of chocolate chunks with the easy addition of a syrupy condiment. While easy to find in the store, making your own is just as straightforward while ...

Ice cream is a base that lends itself to countless variations. Toasted nuts, crumbled cookies, gooey sauces, and, yes, even ...

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 ...

Make a "magic shell" topping for ice cream: This recipe is inspired by Smucker's Magic Shell, that candy-like product that hardens instantly after you drizzle it onto your ice cream. To make your own, ...

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 ...

The butter-dipped ice cream trend works on a simple premise: melted butter poured over cold soft serve hardens fast into a ...