Description
These Strawberry Swirl Marshmallows feature delightful strawberry flavor, are easy to make, and perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings. Whether for a snack or a treat, they’re sure to impress!
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
- In a small bowl, mix the unflavored gelatin with 1/2 cup of water and let it bloom.
- In a large saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, remaining 1/2 cup water, and salt. Heat over medium heat until reaching 240 degrees F.
- Stir in strawberry jello to the saucepan and mix until combined.
- Add bloomed gelatin to a stand mixer bowl, and gradually pour the hot sugar mixture into the bowl to dissolve the gelatin.
- Whip the mixture with the whisk attachment for 8 to 10 minutes until it becomes fluffy and stiff.
- Prepare the pan by lightly spraying an 8×8 inch square pan with nonstick baking spray.
- In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and cornstarch, reserving half for dusting.
- Dust the prepared pan with the powdered sugar and cornstarch mixture.
- In the last minute of whipping, add strawberry extract and food coloring. Continue to whip.
- Pour the marshmallow mixture into the greased pan.
- For a red swirl, add 1 to 2 drops of food coloring on either side of the mixture and swirl with a skewer.
- Dust the top of the marshmallows with the reserved powdered sugar and cornstarch mixture.
- Let the marshmallows sit for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to firm up before cutting.
- Cut the marshmallows into 12 pieces using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, dusting the knife with powdered sugar/cornstarch if sticky.
- Toss the marshmallows in additional powdered sugar to prevent stickiness.
Notes
For better results, let the marshmallows set overnight for maximum firmness.
If you prefer a stronger strawberry flavor, consider increasing the amount of strawberry extract.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 marshmallow
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg