Fluffy Vanilla Bean Marshmallows (Printable)
Soft, fluffy marshmallows with fragrant vanilla bean, ideal for treats and sharing.
# Ingredient List:
→ Sugar Syrup
01 - 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
02 - 1 cup light corn syrup
03 - 1/2 cup water
04 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Gelatin Mixture
05 - 3 envelopes (21 g) unflavored powdered gelatin
06 - 1/2 cup cold water
→ Flavoring
07 - 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or seeds scraped from 1 vanilla bean
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Coating
09 - 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
10 - 1/2 cup cornstarch
# How to Make:
01 - Lightly grease a 9x9-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper; generously dust with a mixture of confectioners sugar and cornstarch.
02 - In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, combine gelatin and 1/2 cup cold water; allow to bloom while preparing syrup.
03 - Combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, 1/2 cup water, and salt in a medium saucepan; stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves.
04 - Increase heat to high and bring mixture to a boil without stirring; cook until syrup reaches 240°F on a candy thermometer.
05 - With mixer on low speed, slowly pour hot syrup into bloomed gelatin in a thin, steady stream.
06 - Increase mixer speed to high and whip for 10 to 12 minutes until mixture is thick, glossy, and has tripled in volume.
07 - Beat in vanilla bean paste and vanilla extract until just combined.
08 - Quickly pour marshmallow mixture into prepared pan and smooth the surface with a greased spatula.
09 - Dust top with more confectioners sugar and cornstarch; let set uncovered at room temperature for 3 to 4 hours until firm.
10 - Invert marshmallow slab onto a cutting board; remove parchment and cut into squares using a knife dusted with the sugar-cornstarch mixture; toss cut pieces in remaining mixture to coat all sides.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- These marshmallows turn out pillowy soft every time, like a cloud you can hold in your hand
- The hint of real vanilla bean makes them feel extra special, like a secret ingredient shared between friends
02 -
- Blooming the gelatin fully in cold water before adding syrup is essential to avoid clumps and get that fluffy texture
- Pour the hot syrup slowly into the mixer to prevent splattering and achieve a smooth mix that holds air beautifully
03 -
- Using a stand mixer with a whisk attachment makes whipping the marshmallow mixture effortless and consistent
- The combination of vanilla bean paste and pure vanilla extract creates a layered, rich vanilla flavor that stands out