Strawberry Marshmallows
The Final Steps
- Time to Cut
- Mix up your coating first I always make extra because it’s better to have too much than too little.
- Making Shapes
- My favorite trick is using kitchen scissors sprayed with nonstick spray. You can get creative with cookie cutters too I love making heart shapes for Valentine’s Day.
- The Finishing Touch
- Rolling these pillowy squares in the strawberry sugar mixture is so satisfying. They look like little pink jewels when they’re done.
My Best Tips After Many Batches
Read through everything before you start it helps avoid any surprises. Keep that nonstick spray handy you’ll use it more than you think. I keep my marshmallows in a cool spot in my pantry away from any humidity. And measure everything out before you start once things get moving you won’t have time to stop and measure.
Ways to Enjoy Your Creation
These marshmallows make every hot chocolate feel special. I love watching them slowly melt creating pretty pink swirls in the cup. For summer bonfires they make the most incredible s’mores you’ve ever tasted. When I give them as gifts I package them in clear boxes tied with ribbon everyone’s eyes light up when they see that pretty pink color. Sometimes I dip them halfway in dark chocolate and add sprinkles when I’m feeling extra fancy.
Keeping Them Fresh
Store these beauties in an airtight container and they’ll stay perfect for weeks. Just keep them at room temperature anything else messes with their texture. I learned from experience to keep them away from the humid spots in my kitchen. They’re best stored in a cool dry place kind of like where you’d keep your chocolate. Each layer gets separated with parchment paper to keep them from sticking together.
Mix It Up
Sometimes I get creative with these marshmallows. Last month I made them with freeze-dried raspberries and they turned out gorgeous. Adding a little orange zest to the strawberry version creates this amazing chocolate-orange vibe when you use them in hot cocoa. My latest obsession is dipping them in dark chocolate and sprinkling them with crushed freeze-dried strawberries it looks so fancy but it’s super simple.
