Toasted-Marshmallow Topping

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Toasted-Marshmallow Topping
45 min.
4
399kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your desserts to a whole new level, look no further than this delightful Toasted-Marshmallow Topping! Perfectly vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free, this sumptuous topping can transform even the simplest dessert into a celebration of flavors and textures. Imagine the rich, sweet taste of marshmallows, carefully whipped to fluffy perfection, with a beautifully golden-brown crust that oozes nostalgia and warmth.

This recipe combines the comforting flavors of classic marshmallows with a delightful twist, making it an ideal side dish for your favorite desserts. Whether you’re crowning a luscious chocolate cake, livening up a fruit salad, or adding flair to your hot cocoa, this toasted-marshmallow goodness is sure to impress everyone at your table. The preparation is surprisingly straightforward; with just a few key ingredients and some attentive cooking, you'll create a topping that’s glossy, thick, and irresistibly inviting.

What makes this recipe stand out is not only its taste but also its customizable nature. Feel free to experiment with flavors by adding a hint of almond extract or a dash of cinnamon to suit your palate. And if you’re pressed for time, no worries! This delicious topping can be made a day in advance and simply heated up before serving. So, why wait? Gather your ingredients and indulge in the sweet life with this incredible Toasted-Marshmallow Topping today!

Ingredients

  • cup plus light
  • 0.3 teaspoon cream of tartar 
  • large egg whites 
  • 0.8 cup sugar 
  • 0.1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
  • cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • blender
  • plastic wrap
  • kitchen thermometer
  • broiler
  • microwave
  • pastry brush
  • pie form
  • candy thermometer

Directions

  1. Stir corn syrup, 1 cup water, and sugar in medium saucepan over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves. Attach candy thermometer to side of pan. Boil syrup without stirring until thermometer registers 238°F, occasionally brushing down sides of pan with wet pastry brush, about 12 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, place egg whites, cream of tartar, and vanilla in bowl of heavy-duty mixer fitted with whisk. When thermometer in syrup registers 230°F, beat whites at medium-low speed until peaks form. When thermometer registers 238°F, pour hot syrup down sides of bowl, beating until marshmallow topping is shiny and thick, about 2 minutes.
  3. Scrape topping into glass pie dish. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with inverted bowl (plastic wrap will stick).
  4. Let stand at room temperature. If topping hardens, microwave in 10-second intervals before browning.
  5. Preheat broiler. Broil marshmallow topping until surface is golden brown, about 1 minute.
  6. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories399kcal
Protein2.53%
Fat0.7%
Carbs96.77%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.27
Glycemic Load
38.62
Inflammation Score
1
Nutrition Score
1.2521739140477%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:399.35kcal
19.97%
Fat:0.33g
0.51%
Saturated Fat:0g
0%
Carbohydrates:103.13g
34.38%
Net Carbohydrates:103.13g
37.5%
Sugar:103.09g
114.54%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:97.38mg
4.23%
Alcohol:0.04g
100%
Alcohol %:0.03%
100%
Protein:2.7g
5.4%
Selenium:5.77µg
8.25%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
6.82%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.42%
Zinc:0.39mg
2.62%
Potassium:73.07mg
2.09%
Calcium:14.99mg
1.5%
Magnesium:4.19mg
1.05%
Source:Epicurious