15 Homemade Marshmallow Recipes that are a Perfect Dream (2024)

It’s a fluffy whirl of sugary delight! Marshmallows are so amazingly delicious when they are homemade. So we put together 15 Homemade Marshmallow Recipes that are a perfect dream! And we’ve added just a few extra (and this free Marshmallow Label Printable that you can download too)!

Marshmallows are a combination of simple ingredients – gelatin & corn syrup that is whipped and fluffed! The best secret is they are much easier to make with a Kitchen-Aid Mixer or a professional quality mixer. Beyond that, they are quite simple and easy.

There are so many ways to make marshmallows and each recipe is unique and fabulous. Enjoy!

Peppermint Marshmallows


This recipe by Betty Crocker is easy and straightforward. It’s the perfect beginner marshmallow recipe. The swirls of red color make this marshmallow recipe impossible to resist!

Nutella Marshmallows


This nutella marshmallow recipe by Paper & Stitch is full of drool worthy photos that are going to get you excited about marshmallow making! Marshmallows are such a gorgeous dessert.

Toasted Coconut Marshmallows


The toasted coconut is a great way to combat the stickiness of a marshmallow! These toasted coconutmarshmallows are just so clever.

Oreo Cookie Marshmallows


Whoa – this recipe is next level! If you love Oreo Cookies then this recipe is for you. Oreos are the perfect way to get a little bit of chocolate and cookie crunch in your marshmallows without overwhelming it.

Strawberry & Cream Marshmallows


I love the ombre color palette of these strawberry and cream marshmallows. They are created by healthy food blogger Joanna Meyer and are a must make dessert.

Rosewater Marshmallows


This recipe tastes as gorgeous as it looks! You know I’m a sucker for anything floral and this Rosewater Marshmallow recipe by The Pretty Blog is a must try.


Raspberry Ripple Marshmallows


Here’s another marshmallow recipe with a gorgeous color swirl! This one is by Olive Magazine and is a Raspberry Ripple Marshmallow Recipe. Get the full recipe in the link above!

Salted Maple Bourbon Marshmallows


Now we’re getting into some marshmallow decadence! This Salted Maple Bourbon Marshmallow Recipe gets it’s flavor from Jim Beam Maple Bourbon. Talk about a boozy little bite.

Chocolate Marshmallows


These marshmallows contain cocoa powder and then they are dipped in dark chocolate! This chocolate marshmallow recipe by Self Proclaimed Foodie looks too good to pass up.

Chocolate Irish Cream


Creamy & Chocolately! This Chocolate Irish Cream Marshmallow recipe combines cocoa powder, espresso powder, and irish cream liqeuor for something truly special.

Funfetti Marshmallows


These sprinkles give these Funfetti Marshmallows a bit of fun color! Get the recipe from Camille Style on her blog here.

Pretty Elderflower Marshmallows Recipe


Pretty in pink! These homemade marshmallows are as fun to look at as they are to eat. I just love those little sprinkles in this recipe by The Frosted Petticoat.

Salted Caramel Marshmallow Recipe


Use store bought caramel for this easy recipe. With this Salted Caramel Marshmallow Recipe it’s all about the gorgeous swirls of caramel throughout the marshmallow.

Pink Champagne Marshmallow Recipe


Cheers! These marshmallows have just a splash of champagne and a touch of pink color. Make these Pink Champagne Marshmallows by The Marvelous Misadventures of a Foodie.

Matcha Green Tea Marshmallows


Nothing beats the rich, earthy flavor of matcha green tea! These Matcha Marshmallows take on the gorgeous green color but only require a small bit of matcha tea.

Key Lime Pie Marshmallows


This Key Lime Pie Marshmallow recipe by Bobbie’s Baking is très gourmet! It includes vanilla bean, limoncello, vanilla congnac and key lime powder. Can I just say yes, yes, and yes.

Lemon & Rosemary Marshmallows


We had to include our favorite bloggers A Beautiful Mess! Here is an herby & fruity blend of dessert deliciousness in this Lemon & Rosemary Marshmallow Recipe. Bon Apetit.

Marshmallow Fluff


This gorgeous creamy Marshmallow Fluff recipe is from Bright Eyed Baker Blog! Wouldn’t this pair so well with cookies or fresh fruit? Yum.

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15 Homemade Marshmallow Recipes that are a Perfect Dream (2024)

FAQs

What is added to marshmallows that makes them squishy and fluffy? ›

The Key to a Gooey Marshmallow

In marshmallows, the foam is made up of air suspended in a liquid sugar mixture. Gelatin is probably the most important part of a marshmallow, because it serves as the scaffolding that gives the marshmallow its stretchy, gooey texture.

What makes the sugar in a marshmallow become fluffy? ›

Air bubbles make marshmallows light and fluffy

They contain a lot of tiny air bubbles which are surrounded and stabilized by sugar and proteins from egg whites and gelatin. Since air doesn't weigh much, adding it into a product decreases its density. That is, the same volume of that product will weigh less.

What makes a marshmallow a marshmallow? ›

A typical marshmallow contains sugar, corn syrup, and gelatin, plus some air. That's it. “A marshmallow is basically a foam that's stabilized by gelatin,” says Richard Hartel, a food engineer at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

What makes marshmallows chewy? ›

The fluffy and chewy texture of marshmallows is thanks to gelatin, the same ingredient that gives Jell-O its jiggle. Cornstarch and powdered sugar coat the outside to keep them from sticking to one another.

What does corn syrup do to marshmallows? ›

This is not the same as high fructose corn syrup! If you're still concerned about using it, glucose syrup could be substituted, but an invert sugar like corn syrup is really necessary to give the marshmallows their proper texture and keep the sugars from crystalizing.

Why are my homemade marshmallows not fluffy? ›

Even just a couple degrees too hot or too cool makes all the difference. If the sugar isn't cooked hot enough, they'll be mushy (and possibly contribute to the "soggy" factor mentioned above). If the syrup is cooked too hot, they'll set too firm and chewy and lack volume.

Why add egg white to marshmallows? ›

Why It Works. Folding whipped egg whites into the whipped sugar syrup-gelatin mixture results in lighter, fluffier marshmallows.

What happens when you put a marshmallow in vinegar? ›

We found that the vinegar had caused the most "melting" even though it had not melted as much as we thought it would have. When we turned it with forceps, it came apart easily and was much smaller on the side that was in the vinegar. The co*ke and the cranberry juice "stained" the marshmallow and made them soggy.

Can Muslims eat marshmallows? ›

Foods like jellybeans, marshmallows, and other gelatin-based foods also typically contain pork byproducts and are not considered Halal. Even products like vanilla extract and toothpaste can contain alcohol! Muslims will generally not eat meat that has also come in contact with pork.

What is marshmallow's real name? ›

Chris Comstock, better known by his stage name Marshmello, was born on May 19, 1992. He is an American electronic dance music producer and DJ.

Can dogs eat marshmallows? ›

Marshmallows, regardless of their sweetener content, are loaded with sugar, which should never be given to your pet. Even if your dog consumes marshmallows without artificial sweeteners, you should still be cautious as the high sugar levels can lead to an upset stomach, pancreatitis, and vomiting.

Does eating a marshmallow help with a cough? ›

Key Takeaways. A viral TikTok suggests the gelatin in marshmallows can provide cough relief. Experts say there's no evidence to support this, but the placebo effect is real. Honey, hot tea, and gargling with salt water are some of the effective at-home remedies to soothe a sore throat.

What is marshmallow fluff made of? ›

Fluff's ingredients include corn syrup, sugar syrup, vanilla flavor, and egg whites. Fluff continues to be a regional tradition in the Northeastern United States.

What makes marshmallows spongy? ›

When the jelly is beaten into the mixture, air bubbles form and the agar coagulates around those bubbles, stabilizing them so their walls donʼt collapse. These pockets of air make the marshmallows soft and spongy.

What is whipping aid in marshmallows? ›

Corn Syrup, Sugar, Dextrose, Modified Cornstarch, Water, Contains Less Than 2% of Gelatin, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate (Whipping Aid), Natural and Artificial Flavor, Blue 1.

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