This easy marshmallow fluff is sticky, sweet and perfect for topping or filling desserts! It’s a simple homemade recipe with only 6 ingredients and a hint of vanilla flavor.
Easy Homemade Marshmallow Fluff
Sweet and smooth, marshmallow fluff is easier than you think to make at home! With only a few pantry ingredients, it’s light, fluffy and can be used in many desserts from Rice Krispie treats to strawberry fruit dip!
The next time you run out of marshmallow crème for frozen s’mores, try your hand at making this fluff recipe! You may even eat it by the spoonful.
Why This Recipe Works
- It tastes good: The jarred kind is convenient, but there’s something extra special about making marshmallow fluff at home that will remind you of being a kid.
- Versatility: Marshmallow cream is a versatile base for lots of sweet treats, like this fluffy marshmallow frosting or an original fantasy fudge recipe.
Ingredient Notes
Find the full printable recipe with specific measurements below.
- Egg whites: Ensure they are at room temperature for the best volume.
- Cream of tartar: Helps stabilize the egg whites and gives them more volume.
- Light karo syrup: Adds to the fluffiness and texture of the marshmallow cream. Dark corn syrup would add to strong of flavor.
- Granulated sugar and vanilla: Adds flavor to the fluff.
- Water: Will help it obtain the perfect consistency.
How to Make Homemade Marshmallow Fluff
Begin by placing egg whites and cream of tartar in a large bowl of an electric mixer. Fit the hand mixer with the beater attachment. You can also use a stand mixer with whisk attachment.
In a medium saucepan, combine water, sugar, and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until it boils. Attach a candy thermometer to keep an eye on the temperature.
As the sugar syrup cooks, start whipping the egg whites until foamy.
Once sugar mixture reaches the right temperature, drizzle it into egg whites, continuing to whip. Beat on high speed until the mixture doubles in size and soft peaks form. Add vanilla and beat for an additional minute.
Recipe Tips
These tips will help you make the best homemade marshmallow fluff!
- I recommend using a candy thermometer to make marshmallow fluff as it takes the guesswork out of getting the right temperature which is the key to success here!
- Add the hot sugar mixture very slowly to the egg whites to avoid cooking them.
- Grease or even a speck of egg yolk can prevent your egg whites from whipping up into a meringue consistency. Try wiping your equipment with lemon juice first then whipping your egg whites.
- If it the fluff goes flat, you can either re-whip it by hand or add it back to the mixer and whip again.
Using Marshmallow Creme
- Use homemade marshmallow cream as a dip for rainbow fruit kabobs or in easy ruit dip
- It makes a great filling for these oatmeal cream pie cookies.
- Add to a s’mores board.
- Serve a dollop with your favorite pie recipe.
- Spoon it over ice cream or hot chocolate.
- Use in any recipe that calls for store-bought marshmallow fluff.
Storage
Store leftover homemade marshmallow fluff in a covered in an airtight container at room temperature. No need to keep it in the refrigerator. It will keep well for up to 2 weeks on the counter.
More desserts to make with homemade marshmallow creme include s’mores popcorn, s’mores cookies and mini s’mores cups.
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Homemade Marshmallow Fluff Recipe
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Ingredients
- 3 egg whites , room temperature
- ½ teaspoon cream of tarter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup light karo syrup
- ⅓ cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl of an electric mixer add 3 egg whites and 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar. Add the beater attachment and plug in the mixer so it’s ready to go.
- In a medium saucepan, combine 3/4 cup sugar, 3/4 cup karo syrup and 1/3 cup water over medium heat. Bring to a boil and stir constantly. Clip a candy thermometer to the pan.
- While the sugar mixture is cooking, start whipping the egg whites in the mixing bowl until they become foamy.
- Once the candy mixture reaches 240°F, drizzle the mixture SLOWLY into the bowl with the egg whites. Scrape down the sides and then beat on high speed until the the mixture has doubled and a soft peak forms (about 5 minutes). When mixture becomes fluffy and shiny you know it's ready. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla and beat an additional minute.
- Store in a covered container at room temperature for 2 weeks. Serve as a topping on top of desserts or use as a replacement for jarred marshmallow fluff in baked goods.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
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Jamielyn Nye is the founder and recipe creator at I Heart Naptime. She is the author of the I Heart Naptime Cookbook and shares easy family-friendly recipes and desserts for every occasion.
This is so amazingly delicious! Worth the effort of making it yourself 😉! Great in desserts and beverages like cocktails and hot chocolate.
So many delicious uses for homemade marshmallow fluff! Thanks for the review!
I made your recipe today, and it’s sooo good! I didn’t have corn syrup on hand so I used agave nectar and it come out amazingly! Thanks for sharing:)
So glad it turned out well!
This is a must in making desserts! So delicious and easy!
I love being able to home make this! It is so much better than the store bought kind. We loved this!
We love making marshmallow fluff!! This recipes makes the fluffiest cream! It’s perfect for so many desserts!!