Marshmallow

A Brief History of the Marshmallow

The marshmallow is a confection that has been around for centuries. The earliest known recipe for a marshmallow-like treat can be found in a French cookbook from 1604. The recipe calls for the sap of the mallow plant to be mixed with egg whites and honey, then whipped into a fluffy mixture and molded into the shape of cones.

It is believed that the marshmallow got its name from the mallow plant, which is also known as the marsh-mallow plant. The mallow plant is a member of the hibiscus family and is native to Europe, Africa, and Asia. The plant grows in marshy areas and has a soft, spongy root that was used to make a sweet treat in ancient times.

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Recipes

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Marshmallows

  • oil
  • light corn syrup
  • vanilla bean paste
  • sugar
  • confectioners sugar
  • salt
  • envelope
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Vanilla Marshmallows

  • nonstick spray
  • light corn syrup
  • water
  • cornstarch
  • confectioners sugar
  • vanilla bean
  • vanilla extract
  • sugar
  • powdered gelatin
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Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Cookies

  • chocolate glaze
  • marshmallow
  • powdered gelatin
  • cinnamon
  • salt
  • semisweet chocolate
  • butter
  • light corn syrup
  • water
  • vanilla extract
  • cocoa butter
  • water
  • egg white
  • all purpose flour
  • egg
  • sugar
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
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Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies

  • baking soda
  • vanilla extract
  • sugar
  • butter
  • butter
  • salt
  • marshmallow
  • all purpose flour
  • powdered sugar
  • cocoa powder
  • egg
  • milk
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Lemon Marshmallow Pie

  • candy thermometer
  • all purpose flour
  • poppy seed
  • envelope powdered gelatin
  • egg
  • egg yolk
  • vanilla bean
  • butter
  • light corn syrup
  • salt
  • vanilla extract
  • lemon juice
  • sugar
  • sugar
  • eggs white
  • egg yolk
  • sugar
  • butter
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Chocolate-Marshmallow Pie

  • chocolate
  • heavy cream
  • confectioners sugar
  • butter
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • salt
  • chocolate graham cracker
  • sugar
  • vanilla extract
  • egg
  • marshmallow cream
  • milk chocolate
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Vegan Marshmallows

  • water
  • agar agar powder
  • vanilla extract
  • sugar
  • aquafaba
  • corn starch
  • powdered sugar
  • tartar cream
  • salt
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Chocolate-Covered Marshmallow Cookies

  • cookie cutter candy thermometer
  • pearl sugar
  • red luster dust
  • strawberry
  • envelope powdered gelatin
  • egg yolk
  • chocolate
  • butter
  • salt
  • powdered sugar
  • sugar
  • light corn syrup
  • virgin coconut oil
  • sugar
  • egg white
  • rice flour
  • almond flour
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Pumpkin Marshmallows

  • water
  • light corn syrup
  • cinnamon
  • ginger
  • sugar
  • pumpkin puree
  • confectioners sugar
  • cornstarch
  • allspice
  • nutmeg
  • gelatin
  • food coloring
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Sea Salt Caramel Swirl Marshmallows

  • Classic Coating
  • potato starch
  • confectioners sugar
  • The Swirl
  • light corn syrup
  • sugar
  • salt
  • water
  • cream
  • The Mallowing
  • coating
  • vanilla extract
  • The Bloom
  • water
  • powdered gelatin
  • The Syrup
  • light corn syrup
  • water
  • salt
  • sugar
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Rose Water Marshmallows

  • sugar
  • water
  • confectioners sugar
  • cornstarch
  • light corn syrup
  • gelatin
  • vanilla extract
  • rose water
  • egg white
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Chocolate-Filled Vanilla Marshmallows

  • Classic Coating
  • potato starch
  • confectioners sugar
  • The Ganache Filling
  • heavy cream
  • bittersweet chocolate
  • The Mallowing
  • coating
  • vanilla extract
  • The Bloom
  • water
  • powdered gelatin
  • The Syrup
  • light corn syrup
  • water
  • salt
  • sugar
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Strawberry Marshmallows

  • canola oil
  • confectioners sugar
  • red coloring
  • cornstarch
  • honey
  • light corn syrup
  • sugar
  • powdered gelatin
  • strawberry
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Peanut-Cashew Marshmallow Pie

  • milk
  • heavy cream
  • butter
  • chocolate crumb crust
  • peanut
  • cashew
  • hot caramel ice cream
  • chocolate syrup
  • vanilla extract
  • miniature marshmallow
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Chocolate-Dipped Marshmallows

  • dark melting chocolate
  • white melting chocolate
  • black sugar pearl
  • carrot shaped cake decoration
  • marshmallow
  • candy cane
  • decoration
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Homemade Marshmallows

  • water
  • cornstarch
  • powdered sugar
  • water
  • salt
  • sugar
  • light karo syrup
  • envelopes gelatin
  • tesapoons vanilla extract
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Chocolate Marshmallows

  • canola oil
  • honey
  • dutch process cocoa powder
  • light corn syrup
  • sugar
  • cornstarch
  • powdered gelatin
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Orange Marshmallows

  • canola oil
  • confectioners sugar
  • orange extract
  • yellow coloring
  • cornstarch
  • orange zest
  • honey
  • red coloring
  • light corn syrup
  • sugar
  • powdered gelatin

Ingredient Breakdown

 
sugar
water
light corn syrup
salt
confectioners sugar
butter
vanilla extract
cornstarch
marshmallow
gelatin
powdered sugar
powdered gelatin
egg white
honey
canola oil
all purpose flour
egg
nonstick spray
food coloring
vegetable shortening
semi sweet chocolate chip
miniature marshmallow
candy thermometer
cooking spray
red coloring
cinnamon
egg yolk
strawberry
chocolate
heavy cream
vanilla bean
lemon juice
yellow coloring
baking soda
rice cereal
cocoa powder
milk
envelope powdered gelatin
red
rose water
potato starch
coating
envelopes gelatin
oil
vanilla bean paste
envelope
white chocolate chip
sprinkle
saffron thread
blood orange juice
coconut milk
chocolate glaze
semisweet chocolate
cocoa butter
baking powder
matcha powder
strawberry puree
caramel
ghirardelli chip
lollipop
poppy seed
eggs white
red gel coloring
coconut oil
coconut extract
sweetened coconut
confetti sprinkle
marshmallow charms cereal
white chocolate
chocolate graham cracker
marshmallow cream
milk chocolate
agar agar powder
aquafaba
corn starch
tartar cream
peanut butter
count chocula cereal
cookie cutter candy thermometer
pearl sugar
red luster dust
virgin coconut oil
rice flour
almond flour
ginger
pumpkin puree
allspice
nutmeg
cherry
almond extract
cream
vanilla
chipotle
gelatin envelope
corn syrup
sweet
dark brown sugar
sorghum syrup
large marshmallow
sweetened condensed milk
raspberry white grape
red preferably
bittersweet chocolate
chocolate crumb crust
peanut
cashew
hot caramel ice cream
chocolate syrup
dark melting chocolate
white melting chocolate
black sugar pearl
carrot shaped cake decoration
candy cane
decoration
light karo syrup
tesapoons vanilla extract
dutch process cocoa powder
powdered fruit
orange extract
orange zest

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • water

Staple Ingredients

  • sugar 42%

Common Ingredients

  • light corn syrup 26%

Usual Ingredients

  • gelatin 23%
  • water 23%
  • confectioners sugar 19%

Rarey Ingredients

  • salt 16%