Brown Butter Marshmallows
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Making brown butter marshmallows at home is easier than you might think, and honestly, they taste infinitely better than store bought versions. The beauty of this recipe is that it comes together in just 45 minutes total, making it perfect for a last minute dessert or gift. Brown butter adds a wonderfully nutty depth that transforms simple marshmallows into something truly special. Plus, ghee, which we use here, contains butyric acid that supports digestive health while giving these pillowy treats a luxurious richness. Once you master this technique, you'll find yourself making batch after batch because they're so ridiculously good and surprisingly simple.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 400marshmallows
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 200 ggranulated sugar
- 2 gsalt
- 250 mlwater
- 50 gghee
- 4egg whites
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 20 gcornstarch
- 50 gpalm sugar
- 100 mlmilk
- 1 gbaking soda
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 160\u00b0C (320\u00b0F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until brown and fragrant.
Tip: Be careful not to burn the butter.
- 3
Add sugar, salt, and water to the saucepan and stir to combine.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the pan.
- 4
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes.
Tip: Stir occasionally to prevent burning.
- 5
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in ghee until melted.
Tip: Let it cool slightly before proceeding.
- 6
In a separate bowl, whip the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
Tip: Add a pinch of salt to stabilize the eggs.
- 7
Add vanilla extract to the egg whites and whip until combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 8
Sift the cornstarch and palm sugar into a separate bowl.
Tip: Mix until well combined.
- 9
Slowly pour the hot brown butter mixture into the egg whites, whisking constantly.
Tip: Add a pinch of baking soda to help stabilize the marshmallows.
- 10
Fold in the milk until well combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 11
Spoon the marshmallow mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
Tip: Leave about 1cm of space between each marshmallow.
- 12
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the marshmallows are golden brown.
Tip: Keep an eye on them to prevent burning.
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