Aussie Marshmallows

May 30, 2023May 30, 20230 12

Indulge in Aussie Marshmallows for a sweet retreat

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 1/2 cups caster sugar ( Confectioners sugar )
	1/2 cup water
	1/2 cup hot tap water
	1 tablespoon gelatin
	2 cups of toasted coconut or 2 cups of coloured coconut

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

150

Sugar

26g

Fat

Aussie Marshmallows are a popular, versatile dessert in Australia. With their sweet, fluffy texture and unique coconut flavour, they are a popular and easy-to-make treat for anyone with a sweet tooth. These marshmallows are perfect for roasting over a campfire, adding to a cup of hot chocolate, or even incorporating into savoury dishes. The possibilities are endless!

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, mix caster sugar and water together and stir until the sugar dissolves.
2.	Add gelatin to the hot tap water in another bowl and mix until it dissolves.
3.	Pour the gelatin mixture into the sugar syrup and whisk until perfectly combined.
4.	Using an electric beater, beat the mixture on high for 8-12 minutes until it triples in volume and becomes thick and sticky.
5.	Grease a large baking dish with oil and sprinkle half of the toasted or coloured coconut at the bottom of the dish.
6.	Pour the marshmallow mixture on top of the coconut and spread evenly.
7.	Sprinkle the remaining coconut on top of the mixture and let it sit for 3-4 hours for the marshmallow to cool and set.

PROS

Aussie Marshmallows are a perfect sweet retreat and can be used for various dessert recipes.

The toasted or coloured coconut gives the marshmallows a unique flavour.

CONS

Marshmallow mixture tends to be a little sticky, which requires a little more cleanup.

Marshmallows should be consumed in moderation as they contain high sugar content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Aussi Marshmallows are not the healthiest dessert, they do contain gelatin, which is known for being an anti-inflammatory and helping with digestion
.