SSJ’s Gourmet Chocolate Shell

Use this chocolate coating to top your ice cream or to encase your ice cream sandwiches or freezer cakes and pies.

SSJ’s Gourmet Chocolate Shell

Makes about 1⅓ cup

Ingredients

  • 8 oz [225 grams] semi-sweet or dark chocolate
  • 6 tbs [100 grams] coconut oil
  • 1-2 generous pinches Maldon flake or other sea salt [OPTIONAL]
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Over a double-boiler or in 20 second medium-power bursts in the microwave, melt the chocolate and the oil.
  • Add the salt and vanilla and stir to combine.
  • Pour or spoon the shell over ice cream or dunk frozen items into the mixture.
  • [The shell may be reheated in the microwave in 20-second bursts at medium-power.]

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