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the fluffiest marshmallow frosting ever

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Recipe by
Adri Pretorius
@SloppyCook
Maple Bay, BC

This is a modification of a recipe I found online somewhere, which is basically a riff on the regular 7 minute boiled frosting. It produces the best, fluffiest frosting ever, holds shape extremely well and takes color like nobody's business! This is my new go-to cupcake icing, for sure!

yield serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method No-Cook or Other

Ingredients For the fluffiest marshmallow frosting ever

  • 2
    egg whites
  • 1 1/2 c
    fine white sugar
  • 1/3 c
    water
  • 1 Tbsp
    corn syrup, light
  • ¼ tsp
    cream of tartar
  • 16
    regular size marshmallows cut in 1/8 chunks

How To Make the fluffiest marshmallow frosting ever

  • 1
    In a double boiler, or using a heat resistant glass mixing bowl over a pot of boiling water (it has to be a pretty tight fit, and the bottom of the bowl should not touch the water!) mix together the sugar, water, egg whites, cream of tartar and corn syrup. Use a hand mixer on slow speed and scrape bowl occasionally.
  • 2
    I normally start mixing before the water comes to a boil. Beat until all sugar is dissolved. Mixture will thicken and become pure white and foamy looking. Continue beating at medium speed until stiff peaks form.
  • 3
    Melt marshmallow chunks in the microwave. ( I use the "melt chocolate" setting on mine). Mix the melted marshmallows into the frosting and beat until all mixed in. Remove from heat.
  • 4
    You can pipe or spread this icing. Because it is super white, it takes color really well. You could also add flavour for extra pizzaz.
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