Unicorn Marshmallows
Ingrediënten
- Oil for greasing
- 1½ cups coconut water
- 3 tablespoons powdered gelatin
- ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- 1 to 2 drops natural pink food coloring
- 1 to 2 drops natural green food coloring
- 1 to 2 drops natural blue food coloring
- 1 to 2 drops natural purple food coloring
- 1 to 2 drops natural yellow food coloring
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch for dusting
- 2 tablespoons confectioner's sugar for dusting
Makes about 32 marshmallows
Instructies
- Oil an 8 x 8-inch pan and line it with parchment paper.
- Lightly oil the parchment paper.
- Pour ½ cup of coconut water into a large stand mixer bowl, sprinkle the powdered gelatin on top, and let it soften.
- Add the cream of tartar and salt, and beat on high speed for 2-3 minutes until it becomes fluffy.
- Place the remaining coconut water in a saucepan along with the granulated sugar and honey.
- Cook over medium-low heat until the sugar has dissolved.
- Keep stirring and increase the temperature until the mixture reaches 240°F.
- Use a thermometer to check the temperature.
- Carefully pour the cooled syrup mixture into the gelatin mixture still in the mixer bowl.
- Add the vanilla and coconut extracts, and beat on low speed until combined.
- Increase the speed to high and continue beating until it becomes fluffy and the mixture triples in volume, which takes about 6 minutes.
- It should still be slightly warm and workable.
- Set up 5 separate bowls on the work surface and add a different natural food color to each.
- Make sure you mix well.
- If using powders, mix each one with 2 teaspoons of water to dissolve them evenly through the marshmallow.
- Lightly oil 5 spoons or spatulas, one for each bowl.
- Spoon one-fifth of the marshmallow into each bowl and mix quickly with the oiled spoon or spatula to incorporate the color.
- Scrape the marshmallow into the lined pan, spreading it across the base.
- Repeat this process with each of the remaining colors, layering them on top of each other in the pan.
- Work quickly before the marshmallow starts to set.
- Use an oiled knife to swirl through the mixture to create a marbled effect.
- Do not overwork it, or you will lose the marbling.
- Dip the knife in cold water and smooth the surface.
- Cover the pan with a lightly oiled piece of parchment paper and set it aside in a cool cupboard overnight to fully set.
- The next day, use a lightly oiled sharp knife to tip the marshmallow onto another sheet of parchment paper and slice it into cubes.
- In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and confectioner's sugar, and use this mixture to coat the sides of each marshmallow cube.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serve your unicorn marshmallows with a mug of hot chocolate for the ultimate treat.
Enjoy your magical Unicorn Marshmallows!
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