Homemade Marshmallow Fluff Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
173 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Marshmallow Fluff Recipe
Description
Homemade Marshmallow Fluff combines whipped egg whites with a sugar syrup cooked to a precise candy stage, resulting in a stable, fluffy confection. The egg whites are first whipped to soft peaks with cream of tartar and a small portion of sugar, then hot corn syrup mixed with water and remaining sugar is slowly drizzled in while beating to create a glossy, white fluff. Vanilla is added at the end for subtle flavor. This recipe relies on sugar syrup reaching the firm ball stage, when dropped into cold water it holds shape but flattens, ensuring the fluff achieves a stable texture without being grainy or runny. The result can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container and used as a topping, filling, or ingredient in desserts and treats.
Ingredients
- 3 large egg white
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¾ cup light corn syrup
- ⅓ cup water
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar divided
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Fit a stand mixer with a whisk attachment. Add the egg whites and cream of tartar and beat on medium speed until foamy.
- Add 2 tablespoons of sugar and beat until soft peaks form, set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, combine water, corn syrup, and the remaining sugar.
- Cook over medium-high heat while stirring until the mixture reaches firm ball stage (*see notes) or 248°F on a candy thermometer. This step will take about 10-12 minutes.
- Once the corn syrup mixture reaches firm ball stage, turn the mixer on to medium and in a slow steady stream, pour the sugar syrup mixture into the beaten egg whites in the mixer bowl.
- Once all of the corn syrup mixture has been added, beat on high for 5 minutes.
- Add vanilla extract and beat on high for 1 minute.
- Store in a tightly sealed container.
Notes
- To check the syrup reaches the firm ball stage without a thermometer, drop a spoonful into cold water; it should hold its shape but flatten quickly.
- Store the fluff at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 6 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 173 | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 38mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 49mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 44g | 88% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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