Strawberry Marshmallow Fluff
Strawberry Marshmallow Fluff
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup gelatin powder, unflavored
- 1/4 cup water, for gelatin
Instructions
- 1
Combine the strawberries, 1/4 cup water, vanilla extract, and maple syrup in a small saucepan. Place the saucepan over medium heat.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Once simmering, continue to cook for 5-7 minutes, mashing the strawberries with a fork or potato masher until they are fully broken down and soft.
⏱️ 7 min
- 3
Carefully strain the mashed strawberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean, heatproof bowl. Press down on the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
In a separate small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin powder over the remaining 1/4 cup of water. Stir immediately with a fork until the gelatin is fully dissolved and no lumps remain. It will form a thick paste.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Add the dissolved gelatin mixture to the warm, strained strawberry liquid. Whisk vigorously until the gelatin is thoroughly combined and fully incorporated into the strawberry mixture.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Transfer the combined strawberry and gelatin mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Whip the mixture on high speed for 8-12 minutes, or until it becomes very thick, light, fluffy, and pale pink in color, resembling marshmallow fluff. The volume will significantly increase.
⏱️ 10 min
- 8
Once the desired consistency is reached, transfer the strawberry marshmallow fluff into an airtight jar or container for storage. It will firm up slightly as it cools.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Serve the strawberry marshmallow fluff as a topping for pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or enjoy it by the spoonful!
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Strawberry Marshmallow Fluff
- 1 cup strawberries, fresh or frozen
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup gelatin powder, unflavored
- 1/4 cup water, for gelatin
Instructions
- 1
Combine the strawberries, 1/4 cup water, vanilla extract, and maple syrup in a small saucepan. Place the saucepan over medium heat.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally. Once simmering, continue to cook for 5-7 minutes, mashing the strawberries with a fork or potato masher until they are fully broken down and soft.
⏱️ 7 min - 3
Carefully strain the mashed strawberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean, heatproof bowl. Press down on the solids with the back of a spoon to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solids.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
In a separate small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin powder over the remaining 1/4 cup of water. Stir immediately with a fork until the gelatin is fully dissolved and no lumps remain. It will form a thick paste.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Add the dissolved gelatin mixture to the warm, strained strawberry liquid. Whisk vigorously until the gelatin is thoroughly combined and fully incorporated into the strawberry mixture.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Transfer the combined strawberry and gelatin mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Whip the mixture on high speed for 8-12 minutes, or until it becomes very thick, light, fluffy, and pale pink in color, resembling marshmallow fluff. The volume will significantly increase.
⏱️ 10 min - 8
Once the desired consistency is reached, transfer the strawberry marshmallow fluff into an airtight jar or container for storage. It will firm up slightly as it cools.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Serve the strawberry marshmallow fluff as a topping for pancakes, waffles, ice cream, or enjoy it by the spoonful!
⏱️ 2 min