I‘m starting a new series on my blog called, cooking with kids. I have a lot of families that read my blog, therefore a lot of kids. Some of my readers are actually kids, believe it or not. Moms come up to me and tell me their children look at my blog, and then come up to them with dinner and dessert requests. I love that! Zoe and I decided that it would be fun to have a kid’s series of posts for this blog, recipes that Zoe loves to make with her friends and by herself. We want to inspire kids to get in the kitchen and cook more. All the recipes are things that any child over a certain age (with adult supervision) can handle. We hope you enjoy this new series.
Here’s a super simple, 2 ingredient (yes only 2 ingredients are required) classic summer dessert idea. Remember the chocolate magic shell that you would buy and squeeze over your ice cream, and it would instantly harden? Remember how fascinating that was? Well, I have figured out how to make a homemade version that is a bit healthier than the squeeze bottle variety. All you need is dark chocolate, coconut oil, oh, and some ice cream to slather it over.
dark chocolate magic shell:
- 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil
- 7oz bittersweet chocolate chips
- your favorite ice cream
- optional – toppings and cones
Below are some of the ingredients that you will need to make a killer ice cream treat. You’ve got your ice cream of course, some cones, sprinkles and the two main ingredients for this recipe; virgin coconut oil and bittersweet chocolate chips.
Now that you have all the ingredients, go grab your kids and lets get started.
Melt your chocolate chips, stirring frequently with a silicone spatula to prevent burning.
Take the ice cream cone and tip it to its side over the pan. Take a large spoon or small ladle and dip it in the chocolate. Pour the chocolate over the ice cream and keep turning the ice cream cone until you have covered the whole scoop of ice cream.
That is the magical part!
Dip the cone into the sprinkles before the chocolate fully hardens.
Take your spoon and pour the chocolate sauce over the ice cream.
If you have extra sauce, (and you will if your just serving up the family) just put the leftover sauce into a microwaveable small container with a lid, and refrigerate till needed. All you have to do is microwave it briefly till it melts, (stirring between intervals) and then you can recreate the magic again!
My kids start school on the 22nd, so I’m going to take a small blogging vacation, so I can be present with the family and enjoy our last week of summer.
Em (Wine and Butter) August 11, 2012 at 4:16 pm
Ah Jackie – I have been eagerly awaiting this post since you told me and Im so happy that now I FINALLY got the chance to read blogs for a bit this AM, this is the first post I saw – yay! Also doubel yay obviously because it has ice cream in it… and because I have all the ingredients. I am totally going to make this tomorrow night, and wear my dress and send you and Zoe a photo. I feel so bad (and mad) about not getting to see you last week.. my schedule has been insane these past couple fo weeks – and is only going to be worse over the next few days as I have my final showcase next friday – and Im budget manager. After that though, stuff is easier and Im just so keen to see you again before I got (IF you’ll reschedule with my flaky self). In ANY case I hope youre having such a fab vacation with the kids and I’ll defo send you a pic of my chocolate covered ice cream as soon as I make it…! xoxo
Danielle @ Dani Cakes August 12, 2012 at 10:14 pm
This is great! I love the hardened chocolate shells but not the ingredients in them. This sounds so much better! I also love that you are posting kid-friendly recipes (not that I have a child – but I love seeing kids getting involved with cooking/baking early in life).
Jacquelyn Grandy August 18, 2012 at 2:19 am
Thanks Danielle! My daughter has suddenly gotten into cooking this summer and I love it. It’s so fun to watch her gain confidence in the kitchen.
Averie @ Averie Cooks August 14, 2012 at 3:24 am
love magic shell (and coconut oil) and sprinkles and ice cream
and Zoe and her friend are adorable helping you – or shall I say gorgeous young ladies! watch out, mom
Kitchen Belleicious August 15, 2012 at 8:31 pm
So neat- my son would love this and his friends too! Love the pic of girls- they are so beautiful! What fun to do things like this with them!
Mallory @ total noms August 16, 2012 at 12:25 pm
I am not a kid (sigh) but I still LOVE chocolate shells on ice cream! I just found your blog through Tastespotting and I love it. Great pics and I loved the pasta video your daughter filmed, and the chicken tacos recipe, and…. haha great work! Thanks for sharing.
Jacquelyn Grandy August 18, 2012 at 2:21 am
Thanks Mallory! I’m glad you stopped by and checked out some of the posts. My daughter has really gotten into cooking as well as filming this summer, she also edits all my posts for me. I’m going to be sad when my right hand gal starts school next week
Carrian Cheney August 17, 2012 at 3:53 pm
My kids would go crazy for this!! Love it! And your kitchen looks like it’s beautiful!
Jacquelyn Grandy August 18, 2012 at 2:22 am
Hi Carrian! Thanks for stopping by and for the sweet compliments!
Megan February 18, 2013 at 6:17 am
I made this tonight for my kiddos, but of course had to partake, too. It was incredible–and so easy! Sure to be in high rotation around here!