Toasted Marshmallow Topping Recipes

SWEET POTATO PIE WITH MARSHMALLOW TOPPING

Steps:

• Make the recipe for the pecan brown sugar crust. Pre-bake the crust and let it cool while you make the sweet potato pie filling.
• Pierce several holes in the sweet potatoes and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until tender.
• When the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle slice them in half and scoop the flesh into a food processor.
• Add the rest of the ingredients for the sweet potato pie and process until it is very smooth.
• Pour the filling into the pie crust. Bake at 350°F for 45 to 50 minutes.
• Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.
• Make the recipe for the homemade marshmallow cream.
• Spread the marshmallow on top of the pie.
• Use a kitchen torch to brown the top of the marshmallow or place the pie under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes.

HOMEMADE MARSHMALLOW CREME (FROSTING)

Steps:

• Place egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in a heatproof bowl. Set bowl over a saucepan filled with two inches of simmering water. Do not let it touch the water. (You can use a double boiler if you have one.)
• Whisk constantly until sugar is dissolved and mixture has thinned out, about 4 minutes. The mixture will be thick and tacky at first, then thin out and appear frothy on top. To test that it's ready, you can use your finger or an instant read thermometer. Lightly and quickly dip your finger (it's very hot, be careful) and rub the mixture between your thumb and finger. You shouldn't feel any sugar granules. If using a thermometer, the temperature should read 160°F (71°C).
• Remove from heat. (No need to let it cool down before continuing.) Add the vanilla extract, then using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat on high speed until stiff glossy peaks form, about 5 minutes.
• Meringue can be spread, piped, or swirled onto cakes, cupcakes, and other confections. Serve immediately OR torch it with a kitchen torch for a delicious toasted marshmallow topping. (Do not place in the oven under the broiler- it will melt.)
• Cover and store leftovers for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. Baked goods topped with this marshmallow meringue can be left at room temperature for up to 6-8 hours. After that, it's best to refrigerate or else the topping will begin to wilt. For best taste, texture, and appearance, I do not recommend freezing this.

TOASTED MARSHMALLOW SAUCE

Steps:

• BRING the cream to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
• REDUCE the heat and stir in the marshmallow cream until smooth.
• REMOVE from the heat and stir in the vanilla and bottled smoke. Serve warm or at room temperature.

TOASTED MARSHMALLOW CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven's broiler and place an oven rack a few inches below it. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease the parchment.
• Spread out mini marshmallows on the baking sheet in an even layer, and put under the broiler until browned and toasted, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) and place an oven rack in the middle of the oven. Line a 9-inch round cake pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
• Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a small bowl.
• Cream together toasted mini marshmallows, butter, oil, sugar, and marshmallow crème in a large bowl with an electric mixer until thoroughly incorporated and smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in egg whites, 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in vanilla and almond extracts. Stir in half of the flour mixture until just combined. Mix in buttermilk until just combined. Stir in remaining flour mixture until just combined.
• Pour batter into the prepared cake pan, and spread into an even layer.
• Bake in the preheated oven until the top springs back lightly when touched, 35 to 40 minutes. Allow cake to cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

TOASTED MARSHMALLOW CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line 12 muffin cups with paper liners.
• Whisk flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl; stir in warm water, eggs, milk, butter, sour cream, and vanilla extract until batter is smooth. Fill each muffin cup halfway with batter.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean, 15 to 18 minutes. Cool cupcakes for about 5 minutes.
• Turn on the oven's broiler.
• Place 1 marshmallow vertically in the center of each cupcake.
• Place cupcakes back into oven and broil, watching the whole time, until marshmallows are golden brown and slightly puffed, 10 to 30 seconds. Press the marshmallows into the cupcakes to cover the whole top using the back of a spoon.

TOASTED MARSHMALLOW CREME BRULEE

Steps:

• Thread 24 marshmallows onto skewers and toast over an open flame until golden and charred in spots. (Alternatively, place the marshmallows on a baking sheet and broil, turning with a spoon, until toasted all over.)
• Put the toasted marshmallows, cream, milk, vanilla and salt in a saucepan and cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat until the marshmallows melt. (Some charred bits may remain.) Let cool 20 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Whisk the eggs and egg yolks in a bowl. Slowly whisk in 1 cup of the cooled marshmallow mixture, then whisk in the remaining mixture, being careful to not beat in too much air. Pour through a fine-mesh sieve into a large liquid measuring cup.
• Arrange six 4-ounce ramekins in a roasting pan. Divide the custard among the ramekins. Transfer the roasting pan to the oven and add enough hot water to reach halfway up the sides of the ramekins. Bake until the custards are set but wobbly in the center, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove from the oven and let sit in the water bath until cool enough to handle. Remove the custards from the water bath and let cool to room temperature, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Preheat the broiler. Transfer the custards to the freezer to chill, 15 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, pulse the remaining marshmallows and 3 tablespoons hot water in a food processor until creamy, about 1 minute. Top each custard with 1 to 2 tablespoons of the marshmallow topping and gently spread to the edges with damp fingertips. Broil until the tops are bubbly and dark brown. Transfer the creme brulees to the refrigerator to chill, about 1 hour. Serve cold.

TOASTED MARSHMALLOW CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Make the cake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line cupcake tins with cupcake liners.
• Whisk cocoa powder, flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in eggs, warm water, milk, sour cream, butter, and vanilla, mixing until smooth.
• Fill each muffin cup half way (about 2 ounces each). Bake until a tester inserted into the center comes out clean, 15 to 18 minutes.
• Let cake cool slightly and change the oven to broil.
• Make the topping: Place one marshmallow vertically in the center of each cupcake. Put the cupcakes back into the oven (careful not to knock any marshmallows off) and watch them closely, as the marshmallows will roast in a matter of seconds.
• When the marshmallows appear golden brown on top and puffed slightly, take the cupcakes out of the oven and carefully press the marshmallows down, using your hand or a spoon, to cover the whole top of the cupcake.