Fortune Cookie Magic Shell Sundae

Fortune cookies don’t really work for ice cream sandwiches, but that doesn’t mean that you shouldn’t eat them with ice cream. In contrast with chocolate or caramel versions, this fortune cookie magic shell carries the nostalgic toasted flavor of the perfectly bronzed cookies and has a crumbly chew that’s reminiscent of a Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Creme candy bar. You’ll need more than a few cookies to make this recipe (about 15, plus extra for topping), but they’re easy to find in in bulk at restaurant supply outlets or online. However you score your stash of fortune cookies, throwing them into a blender (sans fortunes) with a bit of melted coconut oil quickly turns the mixture into a pourable topping that transforms into a crisp “magic shell” once poured over ice cream. The “magic” is in the coconut oil. Because it’s almost solid at room temperature (and even more so when chilled), the mixture sets almost instantly as it hits the cold ice cream into a perfectly thin veneer, ready to be shattered by a spoon. A light sprinkling of black sesame seeds emphasizes the slightly nutty flavor of the cookies, and flaky sea salt and broken pieces of fortune cookie add a layer of crunch.