Elevate your desserts with the irresistible charm of homemade marshmallow fluff. Learn how to make marshmallow cream with marshmallows in this easy recipe for creating this luscious, sweet delight. Perfect for spreading, dipping, or adding a heavenly touch to your favorite treats! It’s a flavor store bought marshmallow cream can’t beat!
Marshmallow creme or cream is a staple ingredient in quite a few dessert recipes, but for those who prefer a homemade kitchen, buying it at the store may not be the best option. Especially when making it is so simple. Homemade marshmallow fluff is easy on it’s own, but what if you want to make it from marshmallows you have in the kitchen instead of egg whites and other ingredients?
Not only is making homemade marshmallow cream from marshmallows incredibly simple, but it only takes two ingredients; marshmallows and syrup.
This is one of my go-to recipes when I’m making anything that calls for marshmallow cream. I used it just yesterday when I made a batch of my peppermint fudge recipe. It also works amazingly in homemade rice krispie treats or as a fruit dip. It’s even fantastic on a fluffernutter sandwich with peanut butter if you happen to like those.
I’ve never tried to make frosting with it, but given how well it works for everything else, I’m certain it would turn out just as good as it does with store bought marshmallow cream.
What is a substitute for marshmallow cream? You can make marshmallow cream by melting down marshmallows with corn syrup. I would suggest 2 cups of mini marshmallows with ¼ cup of corn syrup.
Do I have to use corn syrup in homemade marshmallow cream?
A lot of families don’t use corn syrup in their homes for good reason. Luckily, this marshmallow cream recipe can be made without it.
If you don’t like to use corn syrup, you can substitute a simple sugar syrup instead. To do this, cook equal parts of sugar and water until hot and the sugar is fully dissolved. Use this as written in place of the light corn syrup in the recipe.
Can you substitute marshmallows for fluff?
Not directly. Because marshmallow fluff or cream has a different texture than marshmallows themselves, you need to process the marshmallows into cream following the recipe below first. What you will end with is a thick creamy liquid.
Your finished product will not resemble the stuff in a jar but it will have the same great taste and sweetness you’ve come to love.
If it’s especially important to you that it looks similar, you can get the same look by whipping it at room temperature with an electric mixer using the whisk attachment until it forms soft peaks and is fluffy.
How to make Marshmallow Fluff
FAQ
What can I substitute melted marshmallows with?
How many mini marshmallows equal a regular marshmallow?
How do you melt marshmallows for filling?
What can I substitute for marshmallow creme?
One cup of marshmallow creme can be substituted with 10 oz of marshmallows and 2 tsp of corn syrup melted together in a double boiler or in the microwave. Keep in mind that melted marshmallows will set faster, so work quickly if using them for recipes like fudge or frosting.
Is marshmallow gluten free?
Most marshmallow are gluten-free, although, some may contain trace amounts of gluten. So, people with gluten intolerance must take the ones labeled as gluten-free.
Can you make homemade marshmallow cream from marshmallows?
Not only is making homemade marshmallow cream from marshmallows incredibly simple, but it only takes two ingredients; marshmallows and syrup. This is one of my go-to recipes when I’m making anything that calls for marshmallow cream. I used it just yesterday when I made a batch of my peppermint fudge recipe.
Can you substitute Marshmallow Fluff for melted marshmallows?
You can substitute marshmallow fluff for melted marshmallows in recipes if you prefer. Rice Krispy treats can be topped with it, and it can be mixed into a variety of desserts. The fluff can be replaced by making 12 cups of marshmallows (or 8 large marshmallows). How Many Marshmallows Does It Take To Make Marshmallow Fluff?