Homemade Marshmallows

Takes 20 minutes | Serves 20 |

Ingredients

3 large egg whites
250 g sugar
100 ml water
1 tbsp glucose syrup
1 tbsp or 4 sheets gelatin powder or gelatin sheets
1 tsp vanilla extract
50 g powdered sugar
50 g cornstarch

Steps

Prepare the Gelatin

• If using gelatin powder, mix it with 50 ml (3 tbsp) of cold water and let it bloom.
• If using gelatin sheets, soak them in cold water for about 5 minutes until softened.

Make the Sugar Syrup

• In a saucepan, combine sugar, water, and glucose syrup.
• Bring to a boil and let it simmer until it reaches 120°C (250°F) using a candy thermometer.

Whip the Egg Whites

• While the sugar syrup is cooking, beat the egg whites in a large mixing bowl until stiff peaks form.

Combine Gelatin and Sugar Syrup

• Melt the bloomed gelatin in the microwave (about 10 seconds) or stir it directly into the hot sugar syrup.
• Slowly pour the hot syrup into the whipped egg whites in a thin stream while mixing on low speed.

Whip into Fluffy Marshmallow Mass

• Increase the mixer speed and whip for about 5–7 minutes until the mixture becomes thick, white, and slightly cooled.
• Add the vanilla extract towards the end.

Pour into a Mold

• Mix equal parts powdered sugar and cornstarch and dust a small rectangular pan with the mixture.
• Pour the marshmallow mixture into the pan and smooth the surface with a spatula.
• Sprinkle more powdered sugar-cornstarch mixture on top.

Let it Set

• Allow the marshmallows to set at room temperature for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Cut into Pieces

• Use a sharp knife (lightly greased with oil) to cut the marshmallows into squares.
• Toss the marshmallow pieces in the powdered sugar-cornstarch mixture to prevent sticking.