Homemade Marshmallows With Chocolate Sauce

Homemade Marshmallows With Chocolate Sauce
  • Author: James Martin

Indulge in the delightful combination of soft and fluffy homemade marshmallows paired with a rich and decadent dark chocolate sauce. These marshmallows are the perfect treat, whether you enjoy them on their own or toasted to gooey perfection. The sweet vanilla flavor perfectly complements the bittersweet chocolate sauce for a scrumptious dessert that is sure to impress.

— Constant Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 450g/1lb granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp liquid glucose
  • 2 large free-range egg whites
  • 9 sheets gelatine
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • , for greasing vegetable oil
  • 5-6 tbsp icing sugar
  • 5-6 tbsp cornflour
  • 75g/2¾oz caster sugar
  • 200g/7oz dark chocolate

Instructions

  • For the marshmallows, place the granulated sugar, glucose and 200ml/7fl oz of water into a heavy-bottomed saucepan and bring to the boil.
  • Cook over a medium high heat until a sugar thermometer shows 127C/260F.
  • Place the egg whites into a clean grease-free bowl and whisk to firm peaks.
  • Add the soaked gelatine sheets and water to the hot sugar syrup very carefully. Stir through, then pour into a jug.
  • Continue to whisk the egg whites, then pour the sugar syrup onto the egg whites, whisking all the time until the whites are shiny.
  • Add the vanilla extract and continue to whisk for about 5-10 minutes, or until the mixture is thick enough to hold its shape on a whisk.
  • Lightly oil a shallow 30x20cm/12x8in baking tray.
  • Dust the tray with some icing sugar and cornflour, then spoon the mixture into the tray, smoothing the top with a wet palette knife.
  • Place in the fridge for at least one hour to set.
  • Dust some more icing sugar and cornflour over the work surface.
  • Loosen the edge of the marshmallow, then turn out onto the dusted work surface.
  • Cut into squares and roll in the icing sugar and cornflour to coat totally. Carefully place the marshmallows onto a skewer.
  • Either place on a hot griddle, under a grill, over an open fire or into a tandoor and grill for 1-2 minutes, or until slightly charred and gooey.
  • For the chocolate sauce, place the sugar and 110ml/4fl oz water into a saucepan and bring to a simmer.
  • Cook for 1-2 minutes, or until all the sugar has dissolved, then add the chocolate.
  • Whisk until smooth and then remove from the heat.
  • Serve the marshmallows with the chocolate sauce in a bowl on the side.

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Cook Time

10M

Prep Time

PT2H

Yield

Makes 450g/1lb