Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Chocolate magic shell does seem like something ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. There are two distinct types of Claire Lower ...

On this week’s episode of Mad Genius: Home Edition, Justin Chapple makes his own version of Magic Shell—and uses it three ways. Read on for three ways Justin uses his homemade chocolate shell, and ...

I aspire to be one of those people who can pull off a fun dessert on a whim. We keep ice cream on hand at all times, and when I serve it on its own, I often want to zhuzh it up a bit. Alas, I almost ...

Classic Magic Shell is chocolate, but why not take things in a little more grown-up direction now that you're not 10 anymore? If you want to act your age and also satisfy your sweet tooth, try making ...

Microwave the chocolate and oil in a 2-cup measuring cup or small bowl at 50% power until completely melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Allow to cool to room temperature before using. The magic shell ...

This two-ingredient chocolate shell is a dupe for the popular commercially made Magic Shell, but with a richer, more luxurious flavor and texture. It comes together in minutes and will instantly ...