Homemade Marshmallow Fluff Recipe (2024)

FAQs

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.

Is marshmallow creme the same as marshmallow fluff? While they have similar consistencies and flavor there is one notable difference between creme and fluff. Creme contains cream of tartar while fluff does not, making it ideal for use in fudge.

Is Melting Marshmallows the Same as Marshmallow Fluff? Not quite. Marshmallows contain gelatin, which helps them hold their shape. Marshmallow fluff is always in “fluff” form and doesn't contain any gelatin; just egg whites and cream of tartar to help stabilize it!

Cream of Tartar Substitute: Lemon Juice

This dynamic duo works together to allow batters to rise, so just double the amount of cream of tartar called for in the recipe and use that much lemon juice. If the cream of tartar is being used to stabilize egg whites, add 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice per egg white.

CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, WATER, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF DRIED EGG WHITES, CREAM OF TARTAR, XANTHAN GUM, ARTIFICIAL AND NATURAL FLAVOR.

One of the easiest ways for marshmallow fluff to get hardened is through the exposure of cool temperatures and air.

The marshmallow needs to be whipped till it makes stiff peaks. At this stage, the marshmallow can hold a soft shape for a moment before collapsing back into itself. If the mixture cannot do this, it will be too runny. If you mix past this point, you'll have a thick, rigid that doesn't spread easily in your pan.

While traditionally made marshmallow have gelatin in them which make them not vegan, marshmallow fluff does not. However, marshmallow fluff does contain egg whites. That ingredient makes them not safe for anyone on a vegan or plant based diet, but also someone with egg allergies.

Start by placing your marshmallows in a microwave-safe bowl. The size of the bowl will depend on how much melted fluff you need. If you're unsure, start with a larger bowl. Now it's time to sprinkle in the water to create the perfectly smooth marshmallow fluff in the microwave — just a couple of tablespoons are enough.

Using the microwave

You can also melt marshmallows in a microwave. Heat them in a large microwave-safe bowl with a couple of tablespoons of water. You'll need to check them every 10 seconds, stirring each time to ensure they melt evenly.

What are dried marshmallows called? ›

Dehydrated marshmallows are dried marshmallows like mallow bits or the marshmallows in Lucky Charms.

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.

Cornstarch and Powdered Sugar – a mix of cornstarch and powdered sugar are used to prevent marshmallow from drying out as it sets.

While traditionally made marshmallow have gelatin in them which make them not vegan, marshmallow fluff does not. However, marshmallow fluff does contain egg whites.

Although most gelatin is obtained from pigs bones, there is no meat present in sweet marshmallows. Most marshmallows contain gelatin which is a substance obtained from collagen found in the bones of various animals, including cattle, pigs and fish.

Most marshmallow fluff is not vegan since it usually contains eggs or egg whites. However, there are a few brands out there that are vegan. The first is Smuckers Marshmallow Topping which happens to be "accidentally" vegan. Look for it at your local grocery store or online.

Although it is edible straight from the tub, we recommend combining the Marshmallow Fluff with unsalted butter and icing sugar to make our Whoopie Pie filling. Fluff can be very sticky when used on its own, so this makes the consistency easier to pipe and spread as frosting.