· By Robert Norman
Chocolate Marshmallows
The only thing better than a homemade marshmallow is a homemade chocolate marshmallow. This recipe adds in the bright, fruity flavors of our 70% Pure Dark Madagascar chocolate, and sacrifices none of the chewy goodness you’re looking for from a marshmallow.
As an added bonus, now you only need to put one ingredient between your graham crackers for the perfect s’more.
- Place the first measurement of water (1) in the bowl of a stand mixer, and slowly sprinkle the gelatin over the water in order to hydrate. Add the glucose or corn syrup to the bowl and set aside.
- Combine the second measurement of water (2), sugar, and honey in a small saucepan and gently cook over medium heat to a temperature of 230°F and then remove from heat. – the mixture will be boiling
- Pour the sugar syrup into the mixer bowl, and then fitted with the whisk attachment, begin whipping on medium-high speed.
- Continue to whip the mixture until light and fluffy, and until the mixture is still slightly warmer than room temperature (about 6-8 minutes).
- Mix a small amount of the whipped base (2-3 tablespoons) into the melted the chocolate, and then gently fold the chocolate into the remaining base until fully incorporated.
- Pour the mixture into a ¼ sheet pan lined with plastic wrap and lightly sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, leveling as needed with an offset spatula.
- Allow to set at room temperature over night or at least 12 hours before cutting.
- When fully set, cut the marshmallow into desired size and shape; toss the pieces in a mixture of equal parts confectioner’s sugar and corn starch. Don’t let sticky sides show Store in a sealed container at room temperature for up to a week.