Marshmallow fondant is a quick and easy way to make fondant at home using simple ingredients like icing sugar and marshmallow. It is used to cover the cakes, cupcakes and also used to make fun edible designs like flower, bow, number, animal and letters. If you’re new to baking, marshmallow fondant is a great idea to start because it’s simple and tastes absolutely good!
Marshmallow Fondant
This is my latest favorite fondant recipe. It is made with marshmallows and icing sugar. Very easy to make and it is really easy to work with too. You can make this in a instant and don’t need fancy ingredient to make this as well. Very basic and very simple.
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About Marshmallow Fondant
Marshmallow fondant is a smooth icing made from melted marshmallow, icing sugar, water and oil. It is used to cover or decorate the cakes and it tastes better than the regular fondant. It is a budget friendly alternative to regular fondant.
When it comes to decorating cakes and cupcakes, especially for theme based, most of the bakeries use fondant. It is used to create the design and a polished look will be made. But most people avoid store bought fondant because of its texture and overly sweet. On the other hand, this marshmallow fondant has a soft texture with mild vanilla flavour that makes it even more enjoyable to design and eat.
Marshmallow fondant looks and tastes better than the store bought ones. It is the perfect idea for decorating cake and cupcakes on your own without any hassle.
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Difference Between Marshmallow Fondant and Regular Fondant?
Regular fondant is made with liquid glucose, gelatin, icing sugar, glycerine and water. It takes more time to start from scratch and also the ingredients are quite hard to find, plus they will be quite expensive.
Whereas with marshmallow fondant is a simple version that gives you the same texture as regular fondant. As the marshmallow is already made with the main ingredients of fondant like liquid glucose, gelatin and icing sugar. So, the process of making marshmallow fondant becomes super easy and budget friendly.
Once the marshmallows are melted, transfer them to a bowl. Start adding icing sugar a little at a time, don’t add all at once. Be patient and take your time with this step. Knead the dough for at least 15 to 20 minutes until it becomes soft, smooth and non sticky. I have used pink marshmallows. So it is already coloured. If you’re using white marshmallow, you can add any food color of your choice while melting the marshmallow.
Ingredients
Confectioners sugar / Icing sugar : Icing sugar is nothing but powdered sugar, used to thicken the melted marshmallow and roll it into a dough. It helps to make a non sticky, soft and smooth dough.
Marshmallows : Marshmallows are the base of this quick fondant recipe. As they already contain sugar, gelatin, it is easy to melt them and creates a stretchy base that will be easy to work with.
Water : A small amount of water is used to melt the marshmallows
Oil : Oil is used to grease the hand while kneading the dough. It prevents the fondant from sticking to the hand and surface.
Step by Step pictures
1)Sieve icing sugar through a fine mesh strainer.
2)take marshmallow in a sauce pan.
3)Add in water over the marshmallow.
4)Melt it over low heat.
5)now marshmallow is melted.
6)Take it in a bowl and allow it to cool completely.
7)Add in confectioners sugar.
8)Mix well.
9)Add more sugar and mix well.
10)You have to add more icing sugar and keep mixing.
11)Keep mixing until the mixture forms a soft dough.
12)Knead well to a soft dough.
13)Now fondant is mixed well.
14)Apply generous amount of oil on your hands and knead the fondant.
14)Now marshmallow fondant is ready.
15)Cover with plastic wrap and store.
16)You can use this immediately or use later.
17)Use this to decorate cakes.
Expert Tips
- If the fondant is not tightly covered, then it will easily dry out.
- Use mini marshmallows for easy melting.
- If using a big marshmallow, then chop and melt them.
- To add flavour to the fondant, mix any flavouring agents like vanilla extract, almond extract, butterscotch extract to the melted marshmallow.
Storage
To store the marshmallow fondant, first apply some oil over it, then tightly cover with a cling wrap or store it in an airtight container. It stays good in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 weeks.
The homemade marshmallow fondant can be used in various ways :
- Use it to cover your birthday cakes neat and smooth.
- Create themed decorations for baby showers, birthdays and parties.
- It can also be used to cover and decorate cake pops.
- Use cookie cutters to shape and design the fondant.
FAQ
Q. What is marshmallow ?
Marshmallow is a soft, fluffy sweet treat made with sugar, gelatin, liquid glucose and water. It has an air-like texture, often used to make smores, or added as a topping for hot chocolate.
Q. Can I use regular marshmallows instead of mini ones ?
Yes you. Both mini and regular marshmallows melts easily and works for making fondant. Just measure and add according to their size.
Q.Why is my fondant too sticky or too dry ?
If it is too sticky, add some icing sugar and knead until it is soft and non sticky. If it is exposed to air, it dries out quickly. So, cover tightly using cling wrap.
Q. Can I add flavours to the fondant ?
Yes, you can add any flavouring essence like almond, vanilla, orange, butterscotch or any essence of your choice. Add this while you melt the marshmallow.
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Marshmallow Fondant Recipe
Marshmallow Fondant Recipe with step by step pictures. This recipe is easily made using just 4 ingredients and can be used for any creative cake decorating.
Equipment
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Sauce Pan
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Mixing Bowl
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Plastic Wrap
Ingredients
- 4 cups Confectioners Sugar / Icing Sugar sifted
- 200 grams Marshmallows
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 1 tablespoon Oil
Instructions
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Take marshmallows in a sauce pan, add in water and melt it down on low heat till completely melted.
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Take this in a big bowl, add 1 cup of icing sugar at a time and mix with a spatula..
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Now keep on adding more icing sugar and mix well. Once it starts to come and no longer too sticky.
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Add icing sugar and knead using your hands. Keep kneading till it is smooth and no longer sticky.
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Apply generous amount of oil on your hands and knead the fondant.
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Cover with plastic wrap and put it in an air tight container.
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Store at room temp for upto 10 days.
Notes
- You have to keep it at room temp and not in fridge.
- After few days, the fondant may get a little dry, add little more water, oil and icing sugar and give a good knead to make it soft again.
- When working with fondant, cover the remaining unused fondant in plastic wrap and store in air tight container covered or it will dry up.
- if you want to add colours to fondant, take a little fondant and add some colour and knead well. Add more icing sugar if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingsCalories: 657kcalCarbohydrates: 160gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 43mgPotassium: 5mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 146gCalcium: 3mgIron: 0.2mg
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