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Marshmallow Easter Eggs

These homemade Marshmallow Easter Eggs are a sweet tradition filled with love and creativity, perfect for Easter celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 6 hours
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin Opt for a high-quality brand like Knox for the best results.
  • 1 cup cold water, divided Don’t forget to reserve ½ cup!
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar Pure and fine will yield the best texture.
  • 1 cup light corn syrup This keeps your marshmallows nice and chewy.
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt Enhances all those sweet flavors!
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract (or almond extract) Choose a pure extract for the richest flavor.
  • 1 dash yellow food coloring (or any pastel color) This adds that festive touch.
  • 1 cup cornstarch and powdered sugar mix (for dusting molds) Helps with easy unmolding!
  • to taste edible glitter or sanding sugar (optional) For a touch of sparkle.
  • to taste edible wafer paper for stamping (optional) Great for making your treats stand out!

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Dust your molds with a generous mixture of powdered sugar and cornstarch.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup cold water and the unflavored gelatin. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
  3. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the granulated sugar, light corn syrup, salt, and the remaining ½ cup of cold water. Stir until the sugar has dissolved, then bring the mixture to a full boil.
  4. Cook until the mixture reaches 240°F on a candy thermometer, about 10 minutes.
  5. Once the syrup reaches temperature, slowly pour it into the bloomed gelatin while mixing on low speed. Increase the speed to high and whip for about 10-12 minutes until thickened and glossy.
  6. Spoon the marshmallow mixture into the prepared molds and smooth the tops.
  7. Let the marshmallows sit at room temperature for at least 6 hours or overnight.
  8. Once set, carefully remove the marshmallow eggs from the molds and dust with additional cornstarch and powdered sugar.
  9. Decorate with edible glitter or stamp with wafer paper as desired.

Notes

Keep your marshmallow eggs in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks. They can also be frozen for up to two months.