Description
These Fluffy Jiggly Marshmallows are homemade perfection — light, airy, and free of corn syrup. Sweetened naturally with sugar and flavored with vanilla bean, they’re the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth treat for cocoa nights or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups water, divided
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
- A pinch of salt
- 2 packs gelatin (14 grams total)
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare an 8×8 inch pan by lining it with parchment paper and dusting lightly with powdered sugar.
- In a small bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 3/4 cup cold water and let bloom for 10 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine remaining 3/4 cup water, sugar, and salt. Heat over medium until dissolved, then bring to a boil. Cook until the syrup reaches 240°F (soft ball stage).
- Slowly pour the hot syrup into the gelatin mixture while mixing on low speed. Increase to high and whip for 10–12 minutes until thick, glossy, and tripled in volume.
- Add vanilla bean paste and mix for another minute.
- Pour into the prepared pan, smooth the top, and dust generously with powdered sugar.
- Let set uncovered for at least 6 hours or overnight. Cut into cubes and toss in more powdered sugar to coat.
Notes
- Whip until the mixture forms stiff peaks for best fluffiness.
- Don’t skip dusting with powdered sugar—it keeps them from sticking.
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 marshmallow
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg