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Raspberry & Vanilla Homemade Marshmallows {Egg Free, Gluten Free}

Published on January 25, 2016 by Helen Best-Shaw 55 Comments
Last Updated on February 11, 2019

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A shallow ice cream sundae glass, standing on a red and beige striped napkin containing pale pink raspberry and vanilla marshmallows which have been rolled in icing sugar and pieces of dehydrated raspberry. Text overlay reads raspberry and vanilla marshmallows

An easy recipe for raspberry and vanilla homemade marshmallows, which are as light and fluffy as a cloud!   Perfect for your Valentine! Egg and Gluten Free.

An easy recipe for homemade marshmallows, flavoured with vanilla and as light and fluffy as a cloud

Everything You Need To Know

  • Homemade Marshmallows
  • How to Make Homemade Marshmallows
  • Homemade Vanilla Marshmallows {Egg Free, Gluten Free}
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Notes

Homemade Marshmallows

Homemade marshmallows are a joy to eat.  Light, soft and fluffy without a hint of chewiness they are poles apart from their chewy, rubbery mass produced poor relations Mine are so soft and pillowly I want to make a giant one and sleep on it, I am sure it would guarantee a good night’s sleep.

If you love good quality homemade marshmallows there are more and more people making them, in a variety of flavours, but at about £1 a piece it in an expensive indulgence, and making your own is so much cheaper, and certainly far more satisfying.

An easy recipe for homemade marshmallows, flavoured with vanilla and as light and fluffy as a cloud

How to Make Homemade Marshmallows

Marshmallows are remarkably simple to make, with three main ingredients – sugar, syrup and gelatine – you can also use egg white, but having experimented I far prefer egg free marshmallows – I find them softer and creamier. 

You do need two pieces of specialist equipment – a stand mixer, and an accurate sugar thermometer, I like a probe thermometer with an alarm that you can clip to the side of the pan and constantly monitor the temperature.  

To make the marshmallow you pour the hot sugar syrup over dissolved gelatine and whisk and whisk and whisk at high speed until the mixture suddenly expands and becomes thick and sticky.  I’d really not want to make it with an electric hand whisk, I do not think most have the strength or staying power.

Marshmallow is sticky, sticky, sticky and then even more sticky, be prepared to have a shower and wash your hair after making them (so speaks the voice of experience).   Obviously sugar syrup is hot and sticky and burns; keep children and pets out of the kitchen when making these.

An easy recipe for homemade marshmallows, flavoured with vanilla and as light and fluffy as a cloud

I’ve found that the best way to cut the slab of fresh marshmallow up is to use a pair of sharp kitchen scissors with some cooking oil rubbed into the blades to stop the freshly cut surfaces sticking. 

Simply cut the block into strips, then into pieces before dusting all the sticky surfaces with a mixture of cornflour and icing sugar.
An easy recipe for homemade marshmallows, flavoured with vanilla and as light and fluffy as a cloud

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Homemade Vanilla Marshmallows {Egg Free, Gluten Free}

Homemade marshmallows are delicious - light, fluffy and soft - a world away from regular store bought. They are really very simple to make and well worth the effort and store well.  Egg and Gluten Free!
Servings: 32
Author: Helen Best-Shaw
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
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Ingredients

  • Two sachets powdered gelatine (about 20g)
  • 120 ml warm water
  • 440 g sugar
  • 100 g golden or corn syrup
  • 200 ml water
  • A dab of pink food colouring
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla powder
  • 2 tbs cornflour
  • 2 tbs icing sugar
  • 1 tbs freeze dried raspberries (optional)

Instructions

  • Pour the 120ml warm water into a small pan and sprinkle the gelatine over, gently stir and set to one side to allow the gelatine to swell or “bloom”.
  • Place the sugar, syrup and remaining 200ml or water into a heavy saucepan and bring to the boil. Simmer until the syrup is at 120C. As it approaches this temperature the bubbles will become smaller and the mixture will start to darken.
  • Whilst the sugar is heating, line a baking pan (about 30 x 20cm) with oiled cling film.
  • If needed, warm the gelatine gently to fully dissolve it, then add it to the bowl of your stand mixer and mix on a low speed with the whisk to prevent it from setting.
  • Once the sugar syrup has reached 120C increase the speed of the mixer to maximum and carefully pour the syrup over the gelatine. Whisk. The mix will puff up and after 5 – 10 minutes bubble gum like strands form. Whisk in the food colouring and vanilla.
  • Pour into the prepared pan and leave at room temperature, covered with another sheet of oiled clingfilm for 2 hours until set.
  • Mix the cornflour, icing sugar and raspberry pieces (if using) and liberally dust a board with it, turn the set block of marshmallow out, teasing the cling film from it. With a pair of oiled kitchen scissors cut the marshmallow into cubes dusting each freshly cut surface with the cornflour mix as you go. I found the cutting was the hardest part of the process, the marshmallow is fairly forgiving and robust so you can pull it around a fair bit.

Notes

  • ALLERGY WARNING: Make sure to read the labels of all ingredients as some gelatine packets may contain gluten.
  • This recipe is 4 Weight Watchers Smart Points per portion
• Please note that the nutrition information provided below is approximate and meant as a guideline only.
• Unless stated otherwise cup conversions have been made with an online tool. For accuracy please check with your favoured conversion tool. We recommend buying inexpensive digital kitchen scales.
Nutrition Facts
Homemade Vanilla Marshmallows {Egg Free, Gluten Free}
Amount Per Serving
Calories 69
% Daily Value*
Sodium 1mg0%
Carbohydrates 17g6%
Sugar 16g18%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Course: Candy
Cuisine: Sweet / Candy
Keyword: homemade marshmallows
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  1. Ilona @ Ilona's Passion

    Love the addition of dried raspberries. They are hard to find but I love them. Homemade marshmallows are the best!

    Reply
    • Helen

      The raspberries are just perfect as the tartness offsets the marshmallow perfectly.

      Reply
  2. Oriana @Mommyhood's Diary

    5 stars
    My daughter is obsessed with marshmallows and she is going to LOVE this pink version. BTW that Thermapen looks awesome… is it only available in Europe?

    Reply
    • Helen

      Hi Oriana I am not sure if it available out of Europe – I’ll ask the supplier.

      Reply
  3. Renz

    Always saying I need to try homemade marshmallows but always worried about getting precise temps…Thermapen looks like it worked great for you!!

    Reply
    • Helen

      The Thermapen is essential for getting the sugar syrup to the right temperature. Such a good gadget.

      Reply
  4. Molly Kumar

    5 stars
    They look soooooooo pretty and especially love that baby pink color. I always wanted to make marshmallow at home and your recipe is really easy too.

    Reply
    • Helen

      As long as you have a stand mixer and an accurate thermometer it is super simple. I love homemade marshmallows.

      Reply
  5. Kate | The Veg Space

    5 stars
    These look fab Helen, what a lovely gift they would make. I have a ThermaPen too and love it – so super-accurate, and really easy to use. It has transformed my baking – I just pop it into bread to find out whether its cooked through, takes out all the guesswork! I’m intrigued to try your marshmallows using vege-gel instead of gelatine – I had a bit of a disaster with my last attempt (using eggs), but this recipe would probably work much better. Will let you know how it goes!

    Reply
    • Helen

      What a good idea to use the Thermapen for bread. I’ve had no luck with marshmallows and vege-gel at all, with or without eggs.

      Reply
  6. Lynn

    I need one of those thermometer pen things! My marmalade turned to toffee yesterday.

    Reply
    • Helen

      You absolutely do Lynn, they are so useful.

      Reply
  7. Ceri @Natural Kitchen Adventures

    5 stars
    I have to say I am not a fan of marshmallows, but you make these look so inviting, such beautiful images too Helen. Maybe I could be persuaded… I bet a thermapen is just brilliant for tempering chocolate too.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Homemade ones are just so different Ceri, poles apart from the shop ones.

      Reply
  8. Dini @ The Flavor Bender

    These look AMAZING!! I love making my own marshmallow but to add raspberry in them is just wonderful!! Definitely to try this for my next batch!

    Reply
    • Helen

      The tartness of the raspberry nicely balances the sweetness.

      Reply
  9. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy

    5 stars
    These look amazing Helen and if I was making my own marshmallows I would definitely be using one of these.
    I think my husband would love this recipe – he is marshmallow obsessed.

    Reply
    • Helen

      I adore homemade marshmallows, a massive one only has about 15g of sugar, which for a sweet is not really that much.

      Reply
  10. Bobby Robertson

    5 stars
    I had never thought of making my own marshmallows before. What a great idea! The temperature probe looks much easier than my trad bulb one.

    Reply
    • Helen

      The Thermapen is super, it gives a reading so quickly, and is so easy to clean too.

      Reply
  11. Chelsea Wilkerson

    5 stars
    What a lovely treat for sitting and watching TV. A little touch of luxury to brighten up an evening.

    Reply
    • Helen

      They are rather moreish!

      Reply
  12. Meredith Fletcher

    5 stars
    That Thermapen looks very useful for meat as well as confectionary.

    Reply
    • Helen

      It is indeed. Excellent gadget.

      Reply
  13. Jenny Graham

    5 stars
    Home-made marshmallows sound like a great idea. Could I make chocolate and/or chilli, to go with hot chocolate for when it’s very cold and miserable outside?

    Reply
    • Helen

      I’ve made honey and chilli marshmallows before. they’d be even better dipped in chocolate.

      Reply
  14. Dan Mccoy

    5 stars
    AMAZING! Are they really easy? A Thermapen might just have to be my next gadget. Too bad Christmas has been and gone.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Really that easy! the Thermapen is an essential for the process.

      Reply
  15. Patricia Lewis 

    5 stars
    Those are great looking marshmallows, and I love the idea of the flavours. I might try chocolate and raspberry?

    Reply
    • Helen

      Sounds wonderful. I think I’d dip them in chocolate.

      Reply
  16. Alida @My Little Italian Kitchen

    5 stars
    Marshmallows are something I really can’t resist. There is something about them that is so addictive, I guess their texture.. so unique!
    My mouth was watering when I saw your photo and no, I have never tried making them yet. I am bookmarking your recipe to try soon.

    Reply
    • Helen

      They really are so easy to make so long as you have a good thermometer and a stand mixer.

      Reply
  17. Sally - My Custard Pie

    5 stars
    Bookmarked for my vegan teen with a sweet tooth. So pretty too.

    Reply
  18. Ray

    5 stars
    These look like a great gift. A bit different than chocolates!

    Reply
    • Helen

      I like them too much to give them away!

      Reply
  19. Katie Bryson

    5 stars
    These are so so pretty Helen! I got in such a sticky mess when I made marshmallows that I haven’t bothered making them again. I really must though as they’d be lovely Easter presents for end of term gifting.

    Reply
    • Helen

      The trick is to be very prepared, and to tie your hair back!

      Reply
  20. Siobhan

    5 stars
    Sleeping on a giant marshmallow sounds like heaven to me. Loving this recipe and can’t wait to give it a go.

    Reply
    • Helen

      May wake up a little sticky though.

      Reply
  21. Susan Robinson

    5 stars
    A decent sugar thermometer is a must with any candy making. I have one similar to yours and it gives perfect results everytime. Would never go back to using a regular one.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Really is a great gadget.

      Reply
  22. Ben Millar

    5 stars
    Great recipe. Never thought about making my own marshmallows. These looks so good.

    Reply
    • Helen

      They really ARE so good.

      Reply
  23. Robyn

    5 stars
    Homemade sweets are so lovely, and ideal for gifting. Only problem I have is how moreish they become.

    Reply
    • Helen

      Far too easy to eat too many.

      Reply
  24. Simon

    4 stars
    Raspberry and vanilla marshmallow sounds really good. I hadn’t realised how relatively easy it is to make your own.

    Reply
    • Helen

      The stand mixer and thermometer really help make the job easy.

      Reply
  25. Lilian lim

    5 stars
    would the recipe work without the golden/corn syrup.. or if substituted with maple syrup.or honey?

    Reply
    • Helen

      I’m really not sure, I think honey would work, but it would really change the flavour.

      Reply
  26. Babita shetty

    Hi mam my gelatin mix did not puff up what went wrong can u help me please.

    Reply
    • Helen

      You need to keep whisking and whisking which is why I use a stand mixer for the power and the time it takes.

      Reply
  27. Rash

    Help!! I’ve just made them and my marshmallows are a bit slimy and can taste and smell the gelatine!!

    Reply
    • Helen

      Hi Rash,

      It sounds like you either used too much gelatine, didn’t properly bloom it , or didn’t whip it all up enough. I’ve never had a slimy texture, everything has always been far too sticky.

      Reply
  28. Suzanne

    5 stars
    This was so good! What a special treat to have ready in the wintertime to make hot cocoa even better!

    Reply
  29. Vanessa

    5 stars
    So delicious!

    Reply

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