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Tahini-Walnut Magic Shell

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Photo of three bowls of one scoop of ice cream with tahini magic shell toppings and a spoon.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton

While the charms of molten fudge and gooey caramel are undeniable, nothing beats an ice cream topping that shatters at the tap of a spoon. Enter this magic shell, a slightly more savory evolution of the chocolate shells of your youth.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes about 1 cup

Ingredients

¼ cup raw walnuts
3 oz. white chocolate, chopped
⅓ cup refined coconut oil
¼ cup tahini
2 tsp. vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract
Pinch of kosher salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread out walnuts on a small rimmed baking sheet; toast, tossing halfway through, until golden brown, 8–10 minutes. Let cool.

    Step 2

    Meanwhile, microwave white chocolate, oil, and tahini in a small microwave-proof bowl on low heat in 15 second bursts, stirring after each burst, until melted and combined.

    Step 3

    Process walnuts in a food processor until a paste forms. Scrape down sides of bowl and add vanilla bean paste and salt and pulse to combine. With motor running, gradually pour in white chocolate mixture and process until smooth. Use immediately.

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