How to Make Marshmallow Fluff

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Wondering how to make marshmallow fluff? This homemade fluff recipe is your ultimate guide to creating that perfect, cloud-like confection. Whether you’re a novice in the kitchen or a seasoned pro, our recipe promises to deliver sweet satisfaction every time.

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If you’ve been curious on how to make marshmallow fluff, then you’ve come to the right place! Making homemade marshmallow fluff is an experience worth embarking on. Not only does it allow you to customize the flavors to suit your taste buds, but it also gives you the satisfaction of creating something delightful from scratch.

If you’re looking for more marshmallow recipes, try these Marshmallow Fruit Dip, Chocolate Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares and Baked Smores Bars.

A spoon in the marshmallow fluff.

Why We Love This Homemade Marshmallow Fluff Recipe

Discover what makes our homemade marshmallow fluff recipe truly exceptional. From its quick and easy preparation to the simplicity of its ingredients, we’ll show you why this marshmallow fluff is a game changer for your desserts.

  • Quick and Easy: With just 20 minutes of your time, you’ll have a fluffy, delicious topping that’s perfect for pies, hot cocoa, and more.
  • Easy Ingredients: You only need six simple ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry.
  • So Many Uses: This marshmallow fluff is incredibly versatile. Spread it on cookies, use it in s’mores, or dollop it on top of your favorite desserts for an extra layer of sweetness. Or of course, making a fudge recipe.

Ingredient Baking Basics to Make Marshmallow Fluff

Ingredients you will need in the how to make the recipe.
  • Sugar: We use regular granulated sugar for this recipe. It provides the perfect sweetness and consistency.
  • Corn Syrup: Corn syrup is the secret to achieving that silky texture in your fluff. It also helps prevent sugar crystallization. Include a blurb about this ingredient
  • Eggs: Fresh egg whites are a must for this recipe. They provide stability and a smooth texture to your fluff. Room temperature eggs are best.
  • Cream of Tartar: Cream of tartar acts as a stabilizer, ensuring your marshmallow fluff holds its shape and doesn’t deflate to make this recipe.

See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.

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Variations and Substitutions to Use Marshmallow Fluff

Whether you’re looking to infuse a unique taste or accommodate dietary needs, these creative ideas will help you customize your marshmallow whip to suit any occasion.

  • Honey: You can replace corn syrup with honey for a different flavor profile. It adds a delightful floral note to your fluff.
  • Sugar Free: If you have dietary restrictions, you can easily adapt this recipe to be sugar free by using your favorite sugar substitute.

How to Make Homemade Marshmallow Fluff

These are the basic steps for How to Make Marshmallow Fluff. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions to make your own marshmallow fluff.

The steps on how to make the marshmallow fluff recipe.

Step 1: Ensure Equipment is Grease Free

Before you begin, make sure all your equipment, especially the mixing bowl and beaters, are completely clean and grease-free.

Step 2: Make Sugar Mixture and then Remove from the Heat

Next, place a heavy bottom saucepan over low heat. Then add in the water, sugar, and corn syrup. Stir to combine and allow the sugar to fully melt before simmering. Next, turn the heat to medium to medium-high and do not stir. Then let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes or until it reaches a temperature of 240 degrees F. Once temperature is reached, remove the pan from heat.

Step 3: Whip Eggs and Cream of Tartar

Next, in a stand mixer ( or use a hand mixer), add the egg whites and cream of tartar. Then mix on medium speed for about 4 minutes or until soft peaks form.

Step 4: Whisk Sugar Mixture and Egg Mixture

Then turn down the mixers speed to low and slowly add in the sugar syrup. Once all the sugar syrup is fully mixed in, increase the mixer to medium speed and continue to whip.

Step 5: Continue to Whip and Add Vanilla

Continue whipping the fluff for about 8 minutes. Finally, the mixture should be thick and glossy. Finally, pour in the vanilla and whip until the fluff is cooled down.

Recipe FAQs to Make Homemade Marshmallow Fluff

Yes, you will need a candy thermometer for this recipe. It’s crucial to ensure your sugar syrup reaches a temperature of 240 degrees F. This specific temperature is essential to achieve the right consistency and stability in your fluff.

Yes, you can freeze marshmallow fluff. Store it in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag and place it in the freezer for up to three months. When you’re ready to use it, allow it to thaw in the refrigerator before use.

The terms “fluff” and “creme” are often used interchangeably to refer to this marshmallow treat. Whether you call it marshmallow fluff or marshmallow creme, it typically refers to the same sweet and fluffy concoction.

Yes, it’s advisable to store your marshmallow fluff in the refrigerator. Place it in an airtight container to keep it fresh and prevent it from absorbing any odors from the fridge.

Store in marshmallow fluff in an airtight container.

A bowl of the finished dessert.

Expert Tips for Making This Marshmallow Creme Recipe

This collection of expert tips will help you master the art of creating the fluffiest, dreamiest marshmallow concoction. These insights will ensure your marshmallow creme recipe turns out perfectly every time.

  • Grease Free Equipment: Grease free equipment is crucial for achieving the desired fluffiness. Wipe down the equipment with lemon juice or vinegar to ensure its extra clean.
  • Rewhipped: If your marshmallow fluff becomes flat over time, easily re-whip it either by hand or with a mixer to restore its fluffy texture.
  • Add Chocolate: For a chocolaty twist, incorporate cocoa powder into your fluff mixture during the whipping process for a chocolate marshmallow fluff.
  • Uses: Use this marshmallow fluff to frost cakes or make homemade rice Krispie treats.

What to Serve with Marshmallow Fluff

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How to Make Marshmallow Fluff

Yield: 6 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Wondering how to make marshmallow fluff? This homemade fluff recipe is your ultimate guide to creating that perfect, cloud-like confection. Whether you’re a novice in the kitchen or a seasoned pro, our recipe promises to deliver sweet satisfaction every time.
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Equipment

Ingredients

  • cup Water, 3oz water
  • ¾ cup Granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup Corn syrup
  • 3 Egg whites, 3.5 oz at room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon Cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract, (optional)

Instructions

  • Ensure mixer bowl and whisk are completely grease free, you can wipe the inside out with a bit of vinegar or lemon juice to make sure it’s super clean.
  • Place egg whites and cream of tartar in the bowl of a stand mixer.
  • In a heavy bottom sauce pan, add water, sugar, and corn syrup.
  • Stir to combine and let the sugar dissolve over low heat.
  • Do not let this mix simmer until the sugar has dissolved fully.
  • Insert a candy thermometer into the pot and raise the temperature to medium. Do not stir from this point on as crystals will form.
  • Simmer this mix about 8-10 min until it reaches 240oF (120oC) “softball stage” on a candy thermometer.
  • *helpful tip. The fast popping bubbles will become slow popping bubbles
  • Remove your sugar mix from the heat once you reach the correct temperature.
  • Turn your mixer to medium speed and whip the egg whites to soft peaks. Approx 3-4mins.
  • Reduce speed to medium/low and very slowly pour the sugar syrup into the whites in a thin, steady stream
  • if your sugar mix has cooled off and begin to firm up pop it back on the heat to make it liquid again
  • Once all of the syrup is in, increase mixer to medium/high and continue whipping. The egg whites will deflate and then they will thicken and puff up.
  • Continue to whip for 6-8 minutes, or until the mixture is thick and glossy.
  • Add in vanilla and whip until the fluff has cooled.

Expert Tips

 
    • Grease Free Equipment: Grease free equipment is crucial for achieving the desired fluffiness. Wipe down the equipment with lemon juice or vinegar to ensure its extra clean.
    • Rewhipped: If your marshmallow fluff becomes flat over time, easily re-whip it either by hand or with a mixer to restore its fluffy texture.
    • Add Chocolate: For a chocolaty twist, incorporate cocoa powder into your fluff mixture during the whipping process for a chocolate marshmallow fluff.
    • Uses: Use this marshmallow fluff to frost cakes or make homemade rice Krispie treats.

Estimated Nutritional Information

Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 68mg | Sugar: 58g | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 0.04mg
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

10 thoughts on “How to Make Marshmallow Fluff”

  1. sorry but maybe when you put recipe out here on the www, you could also add the ingredients in grams so everyone in the world have a chance to try out your great recipes 🙂 just a little tip. thank you have a nice day!!
    P.s no try out on this one for me since i dont use cups 🙁 but it looked so good!!

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    • There are so many conversion tools to change from grams to ounces. Most kitchen scales nowadays do both imperial and metric measurements. Just a thought.

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  2. Hi! If you leave this out will it ‘harden’ to a marshmellow consistency? If I wanted to make my own marshmellow treats 😉

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  3. 5 stars
    Thank you so much for sharing this amazing marshmallow fluff recipe! Will surely have this again! It’s really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!

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  4. 5 stars
    Oh my goodness!!! Why didn’t I know about this sooner? It’s wonderful! I’ll use this over and over, again. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe.

    I hate the messy jars from the store and now I can make my own marshmallow cream to use in our favorite recipes. You’re awesome!

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