Easy Homemade Marshmallow Creme Recipe | Meringue Frosting
Marshmallow fluff is a light and fluffy spread that can be used even as a topping (frosting) or filling, and the flavor tastes similar to regular marshmallows. Homemade marshmallow creme is quick and easy to make, tastes delicious, and needs only 4 ingredients to prepare.
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 212kcal
Equipment
- 1 Bowl
Ingredients
- 4 Egg whites
- 1 cup Sugar (200g)
- ½ teaspoon Cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Take a pot with one or 2 inches of water, and bring it to a boil on medium-high heat. Place a heat-proof bowl (glass bowl) on top of this (double boiler method).4 Egg whites, 1 cup Sugar (200g)
- Add egg whites and sugar and whisk continuously for 5 minutes until the sugar dissolves completely. There should be no sugar granules when you feel the mixture between your fingers. If you have a candy thermometer, the temperature should reach 160 degrees F.
- Add vanilla extract and cream of tartar and use a handheld mixer or stand mixer with a whisk attachment, and whisk for 5 minutes on high speed until stiff glossy peaks are formed. Check out the video here.½ teaspoon Cream of tartar, 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- You can store this in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Video
Notes
See that the eggs you use are fresh and cold. In this way, you can separate the whites easily.
You can use caster sugar or granulated sugar. I have not tried this recipe with powdered or confectioners sugar.
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 113mg | Sugar: 50g | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg