How fun are these rainbow marshmallows? They are perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day or Easter dessert.
Although, admittedly, it’s also makes me think of magical things like how this could totally be unicorn food for the soul. That is if sugar, sprinkles and sparkles make you smile like me.
So go ahead—grab the recipe and make some for those you love and spread the cheer. (Psst . . . please tell me that you have bought a thermometer like the one I suggested here, because you are going to need one. They aren’t costly, and you’ll find so many uses for it.)
Rainbow Marshmallows
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 water
- 3 tablespoons gelatin (3 packets)
- 2 cups sugar
- ½ cup water
- ¼ cup honey
- 1-2 drops pink food coloring
- 1-2 drops green food coloring
- 1-2 drops yellow food coloring
Instructions
Preparation: Lightly cover a 9x13 pan with nonstick spray; line with parchment paper. Lightly coat parchment paper with non-stick spray (first coat helps to keep the parchment paper in place).
Pour 1/2 cup water in to a stand mixer bowl fitted with the whisk attachment. Sprinkle gelatin on top. Set aside.
In the meantime, in a small medium sauce pan over medium heat, stir together remaining 1 cup water, sugar, and honey; cook until sugar dissolves. Once sugar dissolves continue to cook the mixture without stirring until temperature reaches 240 degress F, about 12-15 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer mixure to a heat proof bowl and allow to cool to 210 degrees F.
Pour slightly cooled syrup mixture into gelatin mixture; beat on low until combined. Increase speed to high and beat until thick and fluffy and mixture triples in volume, about 10 minutes. Working quickly, divide mixture into three separate bowls and mix in food color (one color to each bowl). Using a lightly oiled spatula, scrape and layer each color into prepared pan. Using a lightly oiled knife drag and swirl it through the mixture to create a marbled effect. Do not over do. Smooth top surface (surface may not be completely even). Set aside in a cool place, (not the refrigerator) for 8 hours or overnight.
Remove marshmallow from pan and peel away parchment paper. Lightly dust top and bottom of marshmallow with powdered sugar mixture. Lightly cover a serrated knife with non-stick spray and slice marshmallows into 1” cubes. Cover cut sides with powdered sugar mixture. Marshmallows will keep in an air tight container between layers of nonstick parchment for 3 to 4 days.
Heather Christo says
yup- officially the most gorgeous marshmallows ever…
Asha Shivakumar says
They are art, I could frame these pictures, so beautiful.
Alanna Taylor-Tobin says
Unicorn food for the soul all the way. These are epic!
Sarah @ SnixyKitchen says
YOU GOLD LEAFED MARSHMALLOWS?! You’re getting all the leprechaun luck! (And I’m totally smiling)
Tori says
OMG, Yes!!! These are so awesome Naomi!
Alice @ Hip Foodie Mom says
These are the prettiest marshmallows I’ve ever seen!!! Stunning!
Katrina says
Hands down the coolest marshmallows EVER! Love these!
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain says
I just want to high five you in sprinkles and rainbows! Seriously, so much fun!!
Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says
You legit make the most fun desserts ever! I totally love these marshmallows and need to try my hand at making my own! Pinned!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
Oh my goodness Naomi, these are so beautiful and so fun!! You always think of the most creative things!
Maria says
The most elegant marshmallow I have ever seen!
gerry @ foodness gracious says
You always have the funnest projects!! These look so cool.
tieghan says
I mean?!?! Seriously? you just made the most gorgeous marshmallows ever! 🙂
Carrie says
These are ridiculously fun!
mary-clay | the open oven says
these are the COOLEST! I’m thinking you should consider homemade lucky charms…
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
These are so magically wonderful. Beautiful marshmallows, Naomi!
Mary @ LOVE the secret ingredient says
This is the cutest, love this for Easter. We always used to dye eggs as kids, but this is a great idea!
Julie @ Table for Two says
How gorgeous are these?! You have taken a plain marshmallow and turned it into something extraordinary!
Hannah Hossack-Lodge (Domestic Gothess) says
I love that you put gold leaf on marshmallows! I think these are the prettiest marshmallows I have ever seen 🙂
Trina and Tina says
Delightfully springy! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Quin says
Love these! They almost look to pretty to eat ?
Krystle says
These are so pretty I can’t even!
omlet says
They will love it! It’s so yummy ; ).
Gaby Dalkin says
These are definitely the prettiest marshmallows I’ve ever seen!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
So fun and festive for spring!
Layla | Gimme Delicious Food says
So colorful! Perfect for Easter 😀
Kelly says
These are the prettiest marshmallows! So fun and festive! So in love!!
Megan Keno says
These are so dreamy!!! I never knew mallows could be so heavnely!
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
These are so fun! What a great way to get into the season!
Dianne says
Just STUNNING! Love love love this setup
Eden Passante says
Wow! These are amazing! Love the gold too!