Take your ice cream to the next level with a drizzle of this 2 ingredient peanut butter magic shell. It is the perfect topping for your next sundae!

The second your spoon cracks through this peanut butter magic shell and sinks into your ice cream, you will know you are in for a treat. It only takes a couple of ingredients and a few minutes to make, and that’s if you dawdle! You could also use it for dipping ice cream cones or ice cream bon bons!
Peanut butter and I have a very serious relationship. I just love the stuff.
It’s so good spread over warm toast, it makes a great salad dressing (check out my bok choy salad recipe for more on that!) And of course it is good for sweets too!
Tomorrow I will be sharing a chocolate peanut butter nice cream recipe that you are going to love. The second I dreamed it up I knew it was going to need some peanut butter magic shell to top it all off.
It is also great on peanut butter banana ice cream if you prefer dairy ice cream. Or drizzle it over regular chocolate ice cream for a tasty treat.

Luckily that was easy to whip up! This time of year my kitchen is always a little warm, so my coconut oil is already a liquid.
That meant all I had to do was stir it into the peanut butter and I was ready to rock! I kept the batch small, so we could use it up in a day or two.
It’s super quick to make, so there’s no reason make a ton to store. Just make it as you need it.
It can be stored in a sealed container at room temperature for several days though. If you feel better about storing it in the refrigerator, just warm it up slightly before using it.

Optional Additions for Your Peanut Butter Magic Shell:
If you don’t like the coconut flavor of the coconut oil, just stir in a pinch of salt.
The magic shell isn’t very sweet on it’s own. If you want it a bit sweeter, stir in a teaspoon of honey or maple syrup. A couple of teaspoons of powdered sugar should do the trick as well.
If you want chocolate with your peanut butter, melt a few chocolate chips into the coconut ool then stir in the peanut butter.

How Does Magic Shell Work?
Coconut oil has a relatively high freezing point, meaning it becomes a solid at a warmer temperature than most cooking oils.
That is why a jar of coconut oil may be full od a solid sometimes and liquid others, just depending on the temperature of your kitchen.

So when you mix melted coconut oil with the peanut butter it will likely remain pourable at room temperature. (That is unless your room is chilly!)
But when you drizzle the magic shell over cold ice cream, the coconut oil quickly freezes and becomes a solid.
That is what gives you that satisfying crack when you break through it. Plus it keeps it all from running down the sides of your ice cream!

More great ice cream toppings:
- Super Easy Hot Fudge Sauce
- Apple Cider Caramel Sauce
- Homemade dulce de leche
- Homemade cajeta
- Chocolate magic shell
Can I use other nut butters?
Of course! If you don’t like peanut butter or can’t eat it, feel free to substitute your favorite nut butter. Almond butter or sun butter would be delicious, but whatever you have would work!
Can I use natural peanut butter?
Sure, but it is going to separate so be sure to give it a good stir before you use it. and remember, this magic shell isn’t sweet on its own so you may want to add some sugar or honey.
Have you ever made a homemade magic shell? What flavors would you like to try?
Did you make this great recipe? Please leave a review in the recipe card below!

Peanut Butter Magic Shell
Ingredients
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 2 Tablespoons coconut oil
- optional: pinch of salt
Instructions
- If needed, melt coconut oil.
- Stir in peanut butter. Add a pinch of salt or other mix-ins as desired.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to use. Drizzle over ice cream.
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Ann
Thursday 30th of March 2023
How do you make caramel or chocolate magic shell??
Carlee
Friday 31st of March 2023
We just shared a recipe for chocolate magic shell, so you can check that out by clicking the link. Caramel is an interesting one, I'll have to experiment and see what I can come up with.
Candie
Wednesday 13th of April 2022
Is there anything else u can use beside coconut oil?
Carlee
Thursday 14th of April 2022
Coconut oil works best because it hardens quickly when it comes in contact with something cold. Butter would taste good, but I don't think it would quite form the hard shell that coconut oil does.
Amy
Wednesday 4th of September 2019
How simple is this!?! We love Magic shell and this sounds wonderful.
Carlee
Monday 9th of September 2019
It doesn't get much easier!
Julia
Tuesday 3rd of September 2019
I need this in my life! What a perfect combination of flavors!!
Carlee
Monday 9th of September 2019
Mmmm-hmm!
Debbie
Sunday 1st of September 2019
Hi Carlee, this takes me back to my childhood and when I had a fascination for the sauces that created shells when poured on ice cream. Now I know the secret I'm going to have to give it a try!
xx
Carlee
Monday 9th of September 2019
You can make your own so easily! I am going to have to put on my thinking cap and see what other flavors I can think of.