Description
These Strawberry Swirl Marshmallows boast a sweet strawberry flavor and a fluffy texture that’s hard to resist. Simple ingredients and easy preparation make them a hit for any gathering or homemade treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 packets of unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup water divided
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 ounces strawberry jello
- 3 teaspoons strawberry extract
- 2 drops red gel food coloring
Instructions
- Combine unflavored gelatin and 1/2 cup water in a small bowl and let bloom.
- In a large saucepan, mix sugar, corn syrup, remaining water, and salt. Heat to 240°F.
- Stir in strawberry jello until well mixed.
- Transfer bloomed gelatin to a stand mixer bowl and pour hot sugar syrup slowly into it to help dissolve gelatin.
- Whip the mixture with a whisk attachment for 8 to 10 minutes until fluffy and stiff.
- Prepare an 8×8 inch square pan by lightly spraying it with nonstick spray.
- Mix powdered sugar and cornstarch in a small bowl, reserving half for later use.
- Dust the greased pan with the powdered sugar and cornstarch mixture.
- Add strawberry extract and food coloring in the last minute of whipping, then continue to beat.
- Pour the marshmallow mixture into the prepared pan.
- For a red swirl, add 1 to 2 drops of food coloring on either side and swirl with a skewer.
- Sprinkle the remaining powdered sugar/cornstarch on top and spread evenly over marshmallows.
- Let the marshmallows rest for at least 4 hours; overnight is ideal.
- Cut marshmallows into 12 pieces with a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
- If sticky, dust the knife with the powdered sugar/cornstarch mixture before cutting.
- Toss the marshmallows in additional powdered sugar to prevent stickiness.
Notes
Make sure to let the marshmallows sit for at least 4 hours to reach the ideal texture.
Store marshmallows in an airtight container to keep them fresh and fluffy.
Feel free to experiment with different flavors of jello for unique twists.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 marshmallow
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg