Homemade Marshmallow Frosting {From Old Recipe Box} (2024)

FAQs

Why is my marshmallow fluff runny? ›

The marshmallow needs to be whipped till it makes stiff peaks. At this stage, the marshmallow can hold a soft shape for a moment before collapsing back into itself. If the mixture cannot do this, it will be too runny. If you mix past this point, you'll have a thick, rigid that doesn't spread easily in your pan.

It's very important to be sure the bottom of the bowl holding the egg white mixture doesn't touch the boiling water. If it touches the water, the 7-Minute Marshmallow Frosting will become course and grainy, -- which believe me, isn't good. We don't want to mess up that oh-so-good smooth fluffiness of the frosting!

Cooking the sugar syrup to the temperature indicated in each recipe is the key to getting the right texture once the marshmallows have set. Even just a couple degrees too hot or too cool makes all the difference.

Although it is edible straight from the tub, we recommend combining the Marshmallow Fluff with unsalted butter and icing sugar to make our Whoopie Pie filling. Fluff can be very sticky when used on its own, so this makes the consistency easier to pipe and spread as frosting.

Best before means after that date, the product may not taste as good as if it had been consumed within that time. It doesn't mean do not consume. The best thing to do is smell it, taste it, and if tastes fine , it probably is fine.

Most frostings are made with powdered sugar (otherwise known as confectioners' sugar or icing sugar), which contains cornstarch to prevent it from caking. Adding more powdered sugar can be an effective way and the easiest way of absorbing too much liquid to achieve thicker frosting.

One easy fix is to re-whip the frosting, preferably with the paddle attachment, on medium speed until it becomes smoother. (You can let it go for quite a bit!) If the buttercream is still grainy, you can try warming it up over a double boiler or adding a little bit of heavy cream.

Use powdered sugar to easily thicken the buttercream frosting. Add the powdered sugar 1–2 US tbsp (15–30 ml) at a time. Mix the powdered sugar into the frosting using an electric mixer or handheld whisk, making sure it's thoroughly integrated.

If you mix too long, the marshmallow becomes stubborn. Instead of being a flowing goo, it is already resilient enough to resist your attempts to spread it evenly across your pan. If you overwhip and the gelatin sets quicker than anticipated, your marshmallow will not spread as easily as you hoped.

While they have similar consistencies and flavor there is one notable difference between creme and fluff. Creme contains cream of tartar while fluff does not, making it ideal for use in fudge. What is a substitute for marshmallow cream? You can make marshmallow cream by melting down marshmallows with corn syrup.

Is marshmallow fluff the same as marshmallow? ›

Is Melting Marshmallows the Same as Marshmallow Fluff? Not quite. Marshmallows contain gelatin, which helps them hold their shape. Marshmallow fluff is always in “fluff” form and doesn't contain any gelatin; just egg whites and cream of tartar to help stabilize it!

Marshmallow creme (also called marshmallow fluff, marshmallow stuff, marshmallow spread, or marshmallow paste) is a marshmallow confectionery spread similar in flavor, but not texture, to regular solid marshmallow.

Does marshmallow fluff need to be refrigerated? If you do put it in the fridge, prepare to dig out the marshmallow from the jar as it will harden. Keep at normal room temperature to retain the fluffy cream.

Marshmallow Fluff expands and contracts with temperature changes. On rapid temperature changes it requires sufficient time before the internal pressure is neutralized. Cupping and doming occurs in the meantime.

It turns out that freezing marshmallow fluff makes for a tasty, chilled dessert that's similar to ice cream! When marshmallow fluff is frozen, it will get firmer in texture but still maintain scoopability much like ice cream does. The reason it doesn't freeze completely solid is due to its high sugar content.

Do marshmallow fluff go bad? Yes, they do. But do you know how to tell if marshmallow fluff is bad? An unopened marshmallow fluff can stay as long as eight months, and this also depends if it is stored in a dark and cool environment.