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Homemade Marshmallow Fluff (with Gelatin)
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Cat
September 19, 2017
After reading some comments I would like to stress that any frosting is very different from a marshmallow recipe. They have similar ingredients, but two things set this recipe apart from Marthas 7 minute frosting; gelatin, and the process. This recipe takes longer, as its more of a 'candy' process due the cooking of the sugar (also found in Italian buttercream). I view this recipe as more of a topping than an icing, but, as with anything, its open to interpretation. As far as holding up in the freezer, gelatin inhibits freezing, and so does sugar. so I would personally just make this fresh per use. If you don't have corn syrup in your country, glucose is the same thing. If you have neither, just make some thick simple syrup; 1 to 1 ratio of water to sugar to start, and add more sugar until its thick and clear, but don't heat past boiling temp, 212°F (100°C). Now, time to go make some fluff :D
Allison
December 14, 2014
I made this yesterday thinking I could use it instead of regular 7 minute icing (Martha Stewart), as the recipes are so similar. I did use this as the frosting on a big cake, but this is definitely not 7 minute icing, this is straight up marshmallow fluff. I was really impressed with this recipe. It was easy to make, and if you needed fluff, it's exactly what you would need. Instead of using vanilla I used 1/2 tsp peppermint extract. Delish!
JanetRoss
December 14, 2014
I believe this recipe is more stable than 7 minute frosting due to the higher proportion of corn syrup and the addition of significantly less water.
Marsha M.
September 4, 2014
I'd rather have a dollop of marshmallow cream instead of marshmallows on top of my hot chocolate! yummmmmmmmmmmm
JanetRoss
August 6, 2014
I use 7 Minute Frosting for my Chocolate Marshmallow ice cream and was wondering if the Fluff would be a good substitute. Do you think it would retain a good consistency in the freezer.
CrepesofWrath
August 6, 2014
I'm not completely sure, to be honest. I've got a feeling that it might just get rock hard because there is no gelatin or anything like that in it.
JanetRoss
August 6, 2014
The 7 Minute Frosting recipe contains sugar, egg whites, corn syrup and vanilla. It retains a soft consistency in the freezer. (I use Martha Stewart's recipe).
Allison T.
August 1, 2014
Around the holidays I have several recipes that use fluff, I would much rather make it homemade. Thank you for the recipe!
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