Frank and I are celebrating Christmas here in Bangkok this year, so I won’t do quite as much holiday baking as I have in the past. But making peppermint flavored marshmallows? That seemed like something worth doing.
Since it is Secret Recipe Club time, I used Evelyne’s Easy Basic Marshmallow recipe, from her blog Cheap Ethnic Eatz, as a starting point. These marshmallows have a hint of peppermint and a red swirl across their tops. I just love the idea of candy cane striped marshmallows this time of year, but the other variations on Evelyne’s post sound amazing as well….and all are surprisingly simple. Inspired by her passion for a variety of ethnic cuisines, Evelyne’s blog lives up to its name. It’s full of great recipes from all over the world.
Just as I love fake fall in our tropical wonderland, I love filling our home with all the comforts of the Christmas season. Our tree is up, the stockings are hung, and, thanks to my friend Kristin’s gift of a pine-scented candle, it even smells like Christmas.
Curling up with a mug of hot cocoa topped with these marshmallows is just icing on the cake.
Peppermint Marshmallows
Ingredients
- about 1/2 cup powdered sugar, for dusting, divided
- 2 and 1/2 Tablespoons unflavored gelatin
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 10 drops red food coloring
Instructions
- Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper and lightly grease all over with vegetable oil or nonstick spray. Lightly dust with powdered sugar. In the bowl of a stand mixer, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water. Set aside.
- Combine sugar, corn syrup, and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan fitted with a candy thermometer. Bring to a boil and boil hard, without stirring, until the temperature reaches 240°F (this took me about 20 minutes).
- Turn the mixer on low and slowly pour the boiling syrup over the gelatin. Increase the speed to high and beat for 12 minutes or until the mixture is no longer expanding in volume. Add peppermint extract beat on high for another minute.
- Pour the marshmallow into prepared pan. Pat the surface of the marshmallows with slightly damp hands until it is smooth and evenly spread throughout the pan. Randomly drop red food coloring over the surface and drag a sharp knife through the marshmallows to create a swirled pattern.
- Let mixture sit, uncovered, for at least 12 hours at cool room temperature (or in the refrigerator if you live in a humid place like Bangkok).
- Remove from pan, dust the marshmallows with powdered sugar and cut into 20-24 equal pieces with scissors or a chef’s knife. Dust each marshmallow with powdered sugar.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three weeks.
Notes
I am on such a homemade marshmallow kick right now. Those look gorgeous!
I have got to make them more often! It’s such a fun, and relatively easy, kitchen project! We’ll be having delicious hot cocoa all week. 😉
I love peppermint and homemade marshmallows are on my to make list so I’ll have to give this variation a try.
Me too, Micha – peppermint is one of my all time favorite flavors.
Simply gorgeous photos as usual and I love the idea of making home-made marshmallows!
I’m totally hooked now – I think I’ll be trying some other variations too…now that I know it’s not as difficult as I once thought. 😉
I have yet to try making marshmallow at home and I know that I am messing out!
I love the little floating cubes of marshmallow with the pretty red swirls!
A cup of hot chocolate topped with that and a good book! heaven!
Gorgeous! These are seriously beautiful marshmallows…and they sound really delicious!
They look wonderful Jess! Strangely I’ve always been too scared to make marshmallow. It seems so precise. Yours look so pretty though I may just have to give it a go.
Oh, Jess! These are just gorgeous! I love how they look almost like Florentine paper! They’re the prettiest marshmallow I’ve ever seen!
Merry Christmas!
These are absolutely gorgeous! What a fun thing to make. And yay for pine-scented candles! 🙂 Hope you’re doing well, Jess!
I tried to make homemade marshmallows ONCE. It was chaos. You make it look easy so maybe I will try again because yours look beautiful! Great pick for SRC.
Oh wow Jess impressed by this seasonal twist on the marshmallow recipe. They look so wonderful. Happy Holidays!
These marshmallows look gorgeous!!!
i need to try these! they look incredible 🙂
These look SOOO good…like candy! The real question is….” who got to lick the beaters ?” YUM
I think you can guess at the answer to that. I’ve got two tiny children telling me to lick every beater in sight. 😉
Jess – these are absolutely gorgeous! I love that you showed how to marble the marshmallows. I am a peppermint lover and these are high on my “to make” list!
These marshmallows are so gorgeous like works of art Jess! We need try these soon.
Enjoy your Holidays in the tropical wonderland:)
Cheers,
J+C
These look amazing! Beautiful photos, and I love your use of binder clips to keep the parchment in place. Great tip!
These are so pretty! Love the swirl!
Great pick for around Christmas! I bet it tasted delicious!
Seriously, Jess, these are GORGEOUS! I love the pretty red swirls across the top… such a beautiful touch to make them extra-special.
I’m sure it’s anything but hot chocolate weather in Bangkok right about now, but hey, Christmas only comes once a year. 🙂 Hope you guys have a great holiday.
My goodness, these marshmallows are so striking! They caught my eye right away! I just love that bright red color – they are the best Christmas marshmallows ever – great job!! And you make it look so easy. I have to remember this and give it a try when I want to wow someone at Christmas.
Jess I have been wanting to make homemade marshmallows!! And these are perfect. I want one in my peppermint mocha coffee right now. Is that weird? Yum!
I hope you guys have a wonderful holiday!
I love these marshmallows Jess! So festive and totally perfect for the holidays. Pinning this beauty. Have a wonderful week my friend. 🙂
I love homemade marshmallows – I’ve been on such a kick lately. My night time indulgence with a steaming mug of hot chocolate. I love the way the swirl came out – it’s so pretty and festive!
i’d like these in a cup of hot cocoa now!
These look amazing!
These are so fun and festive! And your red swirl is perfect. I love peppermint and these are perfect for floating atop a cup of hot cocoa.
I never knew you could make marshmallows…Yours looks festive and fantastic 🙂 ela
I am loving everything peppermint right now! These would make such pretty gifts on top of a mug of homemade hot cocoa mix!
Those are literally the tastiest looking marshmallows I’ve ever seen! I could drink cup after cup of it 🙂
Beautiful photos! I just started making marshmallows. Will definitely have to try this flavor.
Going to pick up some kosher gelatin and try this recipe shortly! Will let you know how it goes, Jess. 🙂