Recipe
Upgrade Your Ice Cream With This Chocolate Setting Sauce
If you live in the UK, you might be familiar with Askeys Crackin' Sauce (formerly known as Ice Magic). In the US, this kind of delicacy is best remembered as Magic Shell. The magical chocolate setting sauce was all the rage from the 80s onwards, providing a deluxe ice cream experience from the comfort of one's own home. Although its popularity has decreased in recent years, Askeys continues to be sold in most major supermarkets. The downside? Aside from containing ingredients you can't pronounce, it's also made with palm oil, which has gained increasing media attention due to its impact on deforestation. However, a solution lies ahead: a DIY version of your favourite shattering sauce, completely customisable and affordable. Pair it with some Oppo ice cream for a truly luxurious experience!
Chocolate Setting Sauce
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 15 mins
- Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 100g chocolate
- 3 dessertspoons coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon natural extract
- Ice cream
Step 1
SpoonTip: While it might be tempting to use your microwave, melting the oil over water (known as a bain-marie) is far safer and won't affect the structure of your coconut oil.
Step 2
SpoonTip: If you don't have any extract, flavoured chocolate works well too. Remember not to overpower the sauce—you want it to complement the ice cream, not overshadow it!
Step 3
SpoonTip: Choosing a healthier ice cream such as Oppo or Halo will help reduce the calorie overload and keep you from feeling too bloated afterwards.