Topping, SMUCKER'S MAGIC SHELL
Whole food · Sweets
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Smucker's Magic Shell is a pourable, liquid chocolate topping that magically hardens into a crisp, snappy shell upon contact with cold surfaces like ice cream. It delivers a rich, sweet chocolate flavor with a satisfying textural contrast between the brittle shell and the creamy dessert beneath. Nutritionally, it is a high-fat, high-sugar indulgence, with over 44 grams of fat and 47 grams of sugar per 100 grams.
💚 Why it's loved
People love it for the interactive, almost theatrical experience of watching liquid chocolate transform into a solid shell in seconds. Its versatility allows it to elevate a simple bowl of ice cream into a sundae-shop treat, tapping into nostalgic feelings of classic American dessert parlors.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
This is a calorie-dense topping high in added sugars and saturated fats, which can contribute to blood sugar spikes and excess calorie intake if used liberally. To counteract this, practice strict portion control (using a tablespoon or two), and pair it with a protein-rich base like Greek yogurt or a high-protein ice cream to slow sugar absorption and increase satiety.
Key benefits
- Provides a quick source of energy from fats and carbohydrates
- Adds a dramatic textural element to desserts
- Offers a convenient, no-melt chocolate shell for home use
- Enhances the flavor profile of simple vanilla or chocolate ice cream
- A little goes a long way due to its potent flavor and coating ability
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
The magic hardening effect is due to the use of coconut oil, which is liquid when warm but solidifies rapidly when chilled, creating the signature 'shell'.
Full nutrition (scales with serving)
| Water | 0.25 g |
| Energy | 609 kcal |
| Energy | 2548 kj |
| Protein | 2.9 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 44.1 g |
| Ash | 2.6 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 50.1 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 2.9 g |
| Total Sugars | 47.1 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 0.00 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.00 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 15.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 54.0 mg |
| Potassium, K | 73.0 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 29.0 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.45 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.13 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.15 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 1.0 ug |
| Fluoride, F | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.02 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.06 mg |
| Niacin | 0.10 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.08 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.01 mg |
| Folate, total | 6.0 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 6.0 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 6.0 ug |
| Choline, total | 9.4 mg |
| Betaine | 0.10 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.08 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 6.0 ug |
| Retinol | 6.0 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 1.0 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 21.0 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 1.0 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 9.8 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocopherol, gamma | 0.17 mg |
| Tocopherol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, alpha | 0.11 mg |
| Tocotrienol, beta | 0.00 mg |
| Tocotrienol, gamma | 0.02 mg |
| Tocotrienol, delta | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 1.8 ug |
| Vitamin K (Dihydrophylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 4.0 mg |
| Theobromine | 46.0 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 20.6 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.02 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.12 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 1.4 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 1.2 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 8.5 g |
| SFA 13:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 3.3 g |
| SFA 15:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 3.7 g |
| SFA 17:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 2.4 g |
| SFA 20:0 | 0.01 g |
| SFA 22:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 24:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 6.2 g |
| MUFA 14:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 15:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.03 g |
| MUFA 17:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 6.1 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 24:1 c | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 15.1 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 15.1 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.01 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:2 n-6 c,c | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.02 g |
| Cholesterol | 2.0 mg |
| Phytosterols | 40.0 mg |
| Stigmasterol | 1.0 mg |
| Campesterol | 0.00 mg |
| Beta-sitosterol | 2.0 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
| Tryptophan | 0.04 g |
| Threonine | 0.11 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.14 g |
| Leucine | 0.23 g |
| Lysine | 0.18 g |
| Methionine | 0.04 g |
| Cystine | 0.04 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.15 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.11 g |
| Valine | 0.15 g |
| Arginine | 0.19 g |
| Histidine | 0.07 g |
| Alanine | 0.12 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.31 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.57 g |
| Glycine | 0.11 g |
| Proline | 0.19 g |
| Serine | 0.15 g |
| Hydroxyproline | 0.00 g |
FAQ
Why does Magic Shell harden so quickly?
It hardens because its primary fat is coconut oil, which has a high melting point. When the warm liquid oil hits the cold surface of ice cream, it rapidly cools and solidifies into a crisp shell.
Is Magic Shell the same as hot fudge?
No. Hot fudge is a thick, warm, pourable sauce that remains soft. Magic Shell is a thinner liquid that undergoes a physical phase change from liquid to solid upon cooling.
Can I use Magic Shell on things other than ice cream?
Absolutely! It's fantastic for dipping frozen fruits like banana slices or strawberries, coating pretzels, or drizzling over frozen yogurt, cheesecake slices, or even brownies for a crisp chocolate layer.
How should I store it after opening?
Store it at room temperature. If refrigerated, the coconut oil will solidify in the bottle, making it impossible to pour. To re-liquefy a solidified bottle, place it in a bowl of warm water for a few minutes.