Vanilla Bean Marshmallow Recipe
Soft, Fluffy Vanilla Bean Marshmallows Made from Scratch
These homemade vanilla bean marshmallows are soft, fluffy, glossy, and full of classic vanilla flavor. Made with vanilla bean paste for a beautiful speckled finish, they’re a fun from-scratch treat that feels nostalgic, playful, and just a little bit fancy.
Soft, fluffy, vanilla-speckled marshmallows made for cocoa, gifting, and sweet moments.
Ingredients
Marshmallow Base
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3 packets (21 g) unflavored gelatin
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½ cup cold water
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1½ cups granulated sugar
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½ cup light corn syrup
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½ cup water
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¼ tsp kosher salt
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1 tbsp vanilla bean paste
For Coating
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½ cup powdered sugar
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½ cup cornstarch
Baking Instructions
1) Pour ½ cup cold water into the bowl of a stand mixer. Sprinkle gelatin evenly over the surface. Let bloom for 5–10 minutes.
2) Combine sugar, corn syrup, ½ cup water, and salt in a saucepan. Heat until the sugar dissolves, then bring to a boil. Cook without stirring to 240°F (115°C).
3) With the mixer on low, slowly pour the hot syrup into the bloomed gelatin.
4) Gradually increase the mixer to high. Whip for 8–12 minutes, until white, thick, glossy, and fluffy.
5) Add vanilla bean paste and whip for another 30–60 seconds.
6) Grease a 9×13-inch pan and dust lightly with the powdered sugar/cornstarch mixture. Spread the marshmallow into the pan and dust the top lightly.
7) Let set for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.
8)Turn out and cut into squares. Lightly dust the cut edges with the powdered sugar/cornstarch mixture.
What Vanilla Bean Marshmallows Pair With
These vanilla bean marshmallows pair perfectly with hot chocolate, coffee, s’mores, dessert boards, chocolate fondue, and fun holiday drinks. Their soft, fluffy texture and sweet vanilla flavor make them a fun upgrade for simple treats and a playful finishing touch for warm drinks or dessert spreads.
Ideal Occasions for Serving
Vanilla bean marshmallows are wonderful for holiday gifting, winter gatherings, birthday parties, family baking days, cooking classes, and cozy nights at home. They’re simple, nostalgic, and fun to share, making them a sweet homemade treat for both kids and adults.
Once you make marshmallows from scratch, it’s hard to go back to the bag. Cut them into squares, dust them generously, and enjoy every soft, bouncy, vanilla-filled bite.