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This is especially for anyone who has always wondered how to Make Marshmallow Fluff.
Marshmallow fluff tastes like a sweet and lush treat that is also light on the tongue.
Marshmallow fluff has many great uses as well.
You can top your favorite dessert with fluff or stuff a fresh baked cupcake with it.
Or you can use your fluff as a dip for something else such as fruit or cookies.
Did you try my No Churn Cookie Dough Ice Cream?
That ice cream recipe is so easy to make and you do not need an ice cream machine to churn it for you. This homemade marshmallow fluff would go great on top of that or most any other ice cream dessert.
This is one of those recipes that using a candy thermometer may be useful for. You can find a selection of candy thermometers here.
Marshmallow fluff is kind of like almost melted marshmallows.
This tasty treat has a smooth texture and can be eaten right out of the jar.
Yes, fluff can be eaten alone as if right out of the jar.
However, there are many uses for fluff too!
Marshmallow fluff can be used as a topping for pies, cakes, or even fruit based crumbles. However, marshmallow fluff tastes great in the center of a chocolate cupcake or on top of ice cream.
Cheat the next time you are craving s'mores! Spread a bit of fluff on your graham crackers and add some chocolate.
Tips for making homemade marshmallow cream or fluff.
To make this recipe you will need to dissolve the sugar in water and corn syrup. Once the sugar has dissolved and the heat is turned up, it is important that you no longer stir the ingredients as this can cause crystals for form from the dissolved sugar.
More tips for you
- Part of this recipe includes whipping up egg whites and cream of tartar into a meringue. It is very important that you mixer is clean and free of all grease or fat for this this to be successful.
- Leftover fluff can be frozen! Simply place is in an ice cube tray to freeze in cubes or a zip top bag that can be flattened.
- Store bought egg whites do not work well in this recipe. For best results, separate the eggs yourself to get the whites.
Personalize your marshmallow fluff.
This fluff is amazing just the way it is.
However, you can make yours even better!
Try one of these ideas.
- Add a few drops of food coloring for colorful fluff.
- Yes, I am that person who stirs a bit of peanut butter with my fluff for a decadent snack.
- Add a teaspoon of unsweetened cocoa powder to make this a chocolate flavored fluff.
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About homemade marshmallow fluff.
Marshmallow fluff is what happens when you make marshmallows creamy enough to eat out of a jar.
Instead of firm and formed marshmallows that can be roasted and toasted, fluff is a creamier marshmallow version.
There are a multitude of uses for marshmallow fluff.
Unlike regular marshmallows, because fluff is creamy out of the jar, it can be used as a spread or a topping. Marshmallow fluff can also be put into a piping bag and pipped into a cake or on top of a pie.
Ingredients needed to make marshmallow fluff.
- Egg whites. Because of the protein in (fresh!) egg whites, they are able to whip up easily into a meringue.
- Cream of Tartar. This is used to 'stabilize' the egg whites so that they whip up into smooth and stiff.
- Corn Syrup. This is used to add sweetness and structure to the fluff.
- Vanilla extract. For flavor but, you can easily use another extract for another flavor right?
- Water. Water is used to heat the sugar and syrup.
How to make homemade marshmallow fluff.
(Yields 5 cups) Prep time: 30 minutes
Step One: dissolve the sugar.
In a sturdy pot over low heat, heat the water, sugar and corn syrup, stirring constantly. Once the sugar has dissolved you can bump up the heat to medium. It is recommended that once you bump up the heat that you add a candy thermometer to the pot. Do not stir the mixture any more.
Heat the mixture to 240°f on a candy thermometer or until soft ball forms Then remove the ingredients from the heat.
Step Two: whip up the eggs whites to make a meringue.
Outfit your stand mixer with a whisk attachment. While the ingredients on the stove are simmering, you can place the egg whites and cream of tartar in a clean mixing bowl of your stand mixer. Beat the ingredients on medium high speed until until smooth peaks form (about four to five minutes).
Step Three: combine the ingredients and make your fluff.
Turn the mixer to medium high and carefully and slowly pour the ingredients from the pot into the mixing bowl. It is normal for the peaks to go down in size at this time.
Once the syrup has been fully added to mixing bowl, continue to mix the fluff until it is cool, firm, and glossy (this can take about seven to eight minutes). You can add the vanilla the mixing bowl after five minutes of mixing.
Store this in an airtight container for up to two weeks or freeze for later use..
How to Make Marshmallow Fluff, a simple recipe for making a delicious sugary dessert topping for ice cream or filling for cakes.
How to Make Marshmallow Fluff
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¾ cup Corn Syrup
- ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
- ⅓ cup Water
- 3 Egg Whites
- ½ tsp Cream of Tartar
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- In a sturdy pot over low heat, heat the water, sugar and corn syrup, stirring constantly. Once the sugar has dissolved you can bump up the heat to medium. It is recommended that once you bump up the heat that you add a candy thermometer to the pot. Do not stir the mixture any more.Heat the mixture to 240°f on a candy thermometer or until soft ball forms Then remove the ingredients from the heat.
- Outfit your stand mixer with a whisk attachment. While the ingredients on the stove are simmering, you can place the egg whites and cream of tartar in a clean mixing bowl of your stand mixer. Beat the ingredients on medium high speed until until smooth peaks form .
- Turn the mixer to medium high and carefully and slowly pour the ingredients from the pot into the mixing bowl. Once the syrup has been fully added to mixing bowl, continue to mix the fluff until it is cool, firm, and glossy (this can take about seven to eight minutes). You can add the vanilla the mixing bowl after five minutes of mixing.
Recipe Notes
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Quick Steps for Making Marshmallow Fluff.
- Dissolve the sugar.
In a pot, dissolve the sugar in the water and corn syrup.
- Whip the egg whites.
In a stand mixer, whip the egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
- Combine the ingredients to make the fluff.
Add all of the ingredients to the mixer to finish making the fluff.
