Description
Homemade strawberry marshmallows blend sweet fruit essence with pillowy confection. Delicate pink treats promise pure delight for dessert enthusiasts craving a gourmet marshmallow experience you can savor.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups white sugar
- 3/4 cup water (divided)
- 3 packets (0.75 ounces) unflavored gelatin
- 2/3 cup light corn syrup
Flavoring and Extracts:
- 3/4 cup strawberry powder from freeze-dried berries (divided)
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Coating and Dusting:
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×9 inch pan by lining with plastic wrap and generously coating with cooking spray to ensure easy release of marshmallows.
- In a mixer bowl, blend water, strawberry powder, and gelatin until fully incorporated, creating a smooth base mixture.
- In a separate saucepan, combine water, corn syrup, and sugar. Heat until reaching a rolling boil, maintaining the temperature for precisely 60 seconds.
- Gradually stream the scorching syrup into the gelatin mixture while continuously mixing at high speed. Whip the combination for 12 minutes until achieving a voluminous, stiff texture.
- Gently fold in vanilla extract, stirring until just integrated to preserve the marshmallow’s delicate structure.
- Transfer the fluffy mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface evenly. Cover with greased plastic wrap and allow to set at room temperature for 8 hours, ensuring complete stabilization.
- Create a coating mixture by blending remaining strawberry powder with cornstarch and granulated sugar. Carefully slice marshmallows into desired shapes and thoroughly coat each piece in the powder mixture, preventing sticking and adding a delightful finishing touch.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality, freeze-dried strawberry powder for the most intense and authentic strawberry flavor without adding extra moisture.
- Ensure your mixer has a sturdy whisk attachment and can handle high-speed beating for the full 12 minutes to achieve the perfect marshmallow texture.
- Use a sharp, non-stick knife coated with cooking spray when cutting marshmallows to prevent sticking and create clean, even edges.
- For a gluten-free version, verify that your corn syrup and strawberry powder are certified gluten-free, and replace cornstarch with arrowroot powder if needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg