Coffee with marshmallows: recipes at home

Fans of unusual coffee desserts should definitely try coffee with special mini-marshmallows. Traditionally they are added to cocoa or sprinkled on hot chocolate, but they also go well with coffee drinks (black or with milk). The taste is very delicate, sweet, a little creamy, and the smell immediately lifts your mood. We tell you how to make coffee with marshmallows, how to drink it, where to buy marshmallows and how to make it yourself.

What is marshmallow - the history of its appearance

The delicacy is called marsh mallow in English. Translated, this means the plant “marsh mallow” or “marshmallow”. In our country, retail chains most often offer customers white marshmallows, less often - delicate pastel shades. The shape of sweets can be different: square, round, cylindrical. Sometimes factories produce marshmallows with nuts, covered with chocolate or caramel glaze.

The preparation of this dessert began in Ancient Egypt. The delicacy was made from honey and marshmallow juice. Then French confectioners joined in improving the recipe. In the 19th century They began to produce the delicacy by making some changes in the ingredients.

Corn syrup is now being used instead of marshmallow juice. To give the delicacy firmness, gelatin was added to its composition. Only in the second half of the 20th century. The American company Kraft produced marshmallows in the form in which the dessert is produced today.

How to choose marshmallows for making coffee?

Those who like to experiment with flavors can be advised to prepare a dessert from a hot drink with the addition of marshmallows. It is very important to take a confectionery product that has not expired. The color of the treat, the size and shape of the pieces play an exclusively decorative role.

Homemade marshmallow coffee recipe

It will take 12 hours to prepare the dessert.

Ingredients you will need:

corn syrup – 300 ml;
gelatin – 40 g;
sugar – 75 g;
vanilla – 1.5 tsp;
water – 300 ml;
salt – 2 g;
powdered sugar – 2 tbsp. l.

Tools for work:

baking tray;
mixer;
pot.

Cooking method:

Pour gelatin into 150 g of cold water and leave for 1/4 hour.
Mix corn syrup, sugar, and salt in a saucepan.
Dilute everything with the remaining water.
Heat the mixture on the stove and boil for 8 minutes, stirring the mixture all the time.
Combine the swollen gelatin with the boiled syrup.
Beat the mixture until thick foam.
Add vanilla and beat everything again.
Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet sprinkled with powdered sugar.
Leave the workpiece for at least 10 hours.
Cut the treat into pieces.
Roll it in powdered sugar.

At home, you can make a dessert similar in shape to the factory-made one if you spread the finished mixture into sausages using a pastry bag or syringe on baking paper.

Some chefs give sweets an original shape by making drops, curls, rings, and spirals on a baking sheet.

Where can I buy ready-made marshmallows?

This dessert can be bought in the confectionery departments of retail chains. You can also buy marshmallows in online stores, for example, OZON, WildBerries, Edadeal.

In many cities there are private manufacturers who are ready to offer sweets production services. Orders for dessert should be made through an order by phone or on the website.

What can be replaced

To talk about substitutes, you must first understand the difference between traditional marshmallows and marshmallows. The fact is that the latter is a chewing marshmallow or marshmallow (a more familiar name for Russia). There are other differences: marshmallows, unlike marshmallows, do not contain egg yolk or applesauce. However, it takes longer to melt and remain on the surface of the coffee.

If we are talking about preparing mastic for a cake, then you cannot replace marshmallows. Only this marshmallow has the necessary ductility and dense texture. However, if we talk about coffee, then you can find a replacement.

If you want to add marshmallows to your coffee, but the stores are closed, there are two options to solve the problem. The first is “marshmallow braids”, which are sold in supermarkets. Second, marshmallows can be made from traditional marshmallows. To do this, the product must be melted in the microwave until it can be stirred. This happens slowly, you need to be patient. For this recipe you need white marshmallows in the amount of 500 g and powdered sugar (900 g).

Melt marshmallows in a water bath. To do this, add a little distilled water to the product, place the bowl with the mass in another container with water and heat it in the microwave for 30 seconds. If the product has not melted during this time, it is necessary to repeat the procedure until the desired result is obtained.

Powdered sugar is added to the finished viscous mass and the substance is kneaded like dough. The result is a material from which you can make a flat cake and cut it into cubes. You can also roll balls and cut out flowers and figures from a thin cake.

At the kneading stage, you can add liquid vanilla extract, any other components and even dyes. Vanilla will give the product a pleasant aroma that will go well with the taste of coffee.

Marshmallow with coffee is a dessert for adults, but you can also pamper a child with it, especially if you are preparing a children's party. It is enough to brew regular cocoa from powder diluted in water and hot milk. Pour cocoa into tall mugs and place 5-6 marshmallows on the surface. Be sure to serve along with teaspoons so that the children themselves can help the lozenges melt, which will add a little more playful aspect to the program.

Marshmallow is an almost universal dessert. It can be eaten in its usual form, fried on a skewer, melted to make plastic mastic, added to coffee, cocoa, and hot chocolate. Chewing marshmallows can be prepared at home, then you will always have a healthy dessert at hand.

Calorie content of a drink with marshmallows

Overweight people should use coffee desserts with marshmallows carefully, and those suffering from diabetes should avoid it altogether.

Calorie content of 100 g marshmallows – 330 kcal. About 50 g of this delicacy is added to the cup. This means that there will be 165 kcal per serving. To this figure you need to add 2 kcal contained in a drink made from ground grains without milk and sugar.

This dessert is contraindicated for people suffering from hypertension and insomnia. The caffeine contained in the drink increases blood pressure and excites. Because of this effect of coffee on the body, symptoms become more severe.

The cost of marshmallows and where to buy

Marshmallow marshmallows can be purchased in most supermarkets, in the candy section. Not the most popular product, so it is sometimes hidden on the lower shelves. In large hypermarkets they are available in 95% of cases, in small shops - not always. Can also be found in the sweets departments of markets.

The price of mashmallows in stores is usually low, so you can always buy a small package just to try a new taste:

A 120 gram package costs about 80–100 rubles.
200 grams – approximately 150 rubles.
By weight - 110–130 rubles per 100 g.

On average, a 100-gram pack is enough for 2-3 large servings; for children, it can be enough for 5 cups. It all depends on how sweet the drink you want.

How to drink coffee with marshmallows?

The dessert is consumed with a teaspoon, a straw, or without any equipment, sipping the drink over the edge of a glass or cup. The choice of method depends on the gourmet’s preferences and the recipe for preparing the drink.

For example:

The thick dessert with marshmallows and whipped cream is eaten with a spoon.
Wanting to feel the flavor diversity of each ingredient included in the drink, they use a straw.
If uniformity is preferred, the dessert is stirred before use and even lightly beaten with a spoon.

Gommosa

Originating in the Pacific Northwest, marshmallow coffee is perfect for cold fall and winter evenings. This is one of the best ways to stay warm, especially if it's dark and gloomy outside. Caffè Gommosa gets its name from the texture it develops from melting marshmallows. Translated from Italian it means “rubber coffee”. This sounds a little strange because the drink is actually smooth and almost creamy.

What ingredients will you need?

double shot of espresso;
3 mini marshmallows.

Step-by-step cooking process

Place marshmallows in a small cup and add espresso on top.
The mixture must be left for 15 seconds and then served.

What can I add?

The original version of this drink used one medium marshmallow and a standard single shot of espresso. With this combination, the coffee turns out sweeter, and the candy in it does not completely melt.

The smaller the marshmallow, the more of its surface is in contact with the hot liquid, and the more coffee, the more it compensates for the sweetness and helps the additive melt. Therefore, Gommosa coffee is distributed in 2 variations, each of which has its fans.

Pros and cons of drinking coffee with marshmallows

A small amount of coffee is beneficial for a healthy body: the drink invigorates, lifts the mood, and tones. But, given the fact that it increases blood pressure and can cause insomnia, it is consumed in the first half of the day only by people who do not show signs of hypertension. But coffee is indicated for those who suffer from low blood pressure.

Marshmallow contains gelatin, which is beneficial for the body:

participates in the restoration processes of cartilage, protects joints;
improves the condition of nails and hair;
promotes good metabolism;
normalizes the functioning of the nervous system and brain;
strengthens the heart muscle.

In addition to gelatin, the treat contains sugar, which is contraindicated for people suffering from diabetes and obesity.

Useful properties of marshmallow

Experts advise eating marshmallows for everyone who works a lot, both physically and mentally. It is often included in the diet of athletes and people who cannot gain weight for a long time.

Children under 3 years of age can eat a limited amount of sweets. In this case, marshmallow comes to the aid of parents and little sweet tooths. Pediatricians and nutritionists believe that this product is absolutely safe and beneficial for healthy people and children; it enhances a person’s concentration and helps optimize his mental activity.

The main benefits of marshmallow:

It quickly saturates the body with energy, as it contains a lot of simple carbohydrates, so it is suitable for snacking during working hours, when it is not possible to have a full lunch.
Takes part in the restoration of cartilage and joints - this process is ensured by gelatin, which marshmallow contains quite a lot. That is why it is recommended to delight a person with fractures, dislocations or bruises with sweets.
Strengthens nails and hair - this happens thanks to collagen.
Strengthens the heart, optimizes the functioning of the central nervous system and internal organs of a person - the delicacy contains a lot of lipids and useful minerals that improve the health of the body, elevate mood and help eliminate depression.
Optimizes the functioning of the thyroid gland, reduces the likelihood of developing malignant tumors in the body. Not all types of marshmallow have this property, but only those that contain agar-agar. The product made on agar-agar is rich in chemical elements such as selenium and iodine, which have a beneficial effect on the thyroid gland and other internal organs of a person.
Removes toxins and waste from the body, rejuvenates and tones - provided that the composition contains black currants, rich in natural pectin.

Be carefull! Many unscrupulous manufacturers add artificial thickeners, emulsifiers and other chemicals to chewing candies that are harmful to the human body. When buying marshmallows in a supermarket, carefully read the ingredients on the label. Nutritionists recommend buying treats in small specialized stores, where all goods are made by hand.

When to drink coffee with marshmallows and how to serve it?

This dessert is consumed in winter and summer, spring and autumn. Since it looks festive, it is served during celebrations and friendly feasts, using tall transparent glasses, wine glasses or traditional cups.

There must be teaspoons on the table. With their help, you take out pieces of marshmallow from a hot drink and enjoy their taste.

Dessert cannot be stored. Use it within half an hour. Drink drinks hot or warm.

The dessert preparation algorithm does not depend on the number of servings. But the volume of ingredients used is increased in proportion to the number of people at the table.

Let's sum it up

Coffee with marshmallows is a dessert drink; it turns out sweet, with a thick, fluffy foam.
It is better to use special marshmallows, they melt better and form foam faster.
Marshmallows melt only in a hot environment; you won’t be able to make iced coffee with mashmallows.
The easiest way to prepare it is to pour marshmallows into a cup of Americano or Turkish coffee and let it melt.
The sweetened drink is quite high in calories, which may be important for those watching their figure.

Product Description

It is difficult to immediately find which category coffee with marshmallows belongs to. On the one hand, it is a drink, and on the other, a unique dessert. There are many different recipes and methods for making it. The easiest way is to first prepare regular dark coffee, and then pour it into a cup and sprinkle marshmallow pieces on top.

It is better to drink it right away, without waiting for the drink to cool down. It is at this time that the most exciting things happen. Marshmallows, under the influence of high temperatures, begin to melt evenly, forming a delicate airy foam. It is quite sweet, so adding sugar to such a drink is not necessary. Although, everyone has their own worldview on this matter. Those who are not satisfied with a light vanilla taste pour sweet syrup over coffee with marshmallows or use various spices (cinnamon, star anise) during the production process. Whipped cream, coconut flakes or grated chocolate are suitable for decorating this drink. In this composition, it really turns into a real dessert.

Chocolate

This is an easy coffee recipe with chocolate flavor, topped with large marshmallows. To prepare this drink you will only need 3 available ingredients.

What ingredients will you need?

3 or 4 large marshmallows;
2 small chocolates, 20 g each;
200 ml coffee.

Step-by-step cooking process

Place the chocolate cut into pieces into a cup and pour hot, freshly prepared coffee over it.
Then you need to put the mixture in the microwave for about 30 seconds, then stir vigorously with a spoon so that all the chocolate melts.
Place marshmallows on the surface of the drink and reheat in the microwave for about 30 seconds to melt the candies.
After this, it is recommended to drink coffee immediately, hot.

Product title

Russians have long been accustomed to foreign names for many products. Therefore, it is no secret to many what coffee with marshmallows is called.

In addition, you need to take into account that to make such a drink, usually not Russian, but foreign sweets are used. It is they that allow you to achieve the desired mixture of an extraordinary dessert. That’s why in most cases this product is called “coffee with marshmallows.” It immediately becomes clear what we are talking about. If you look closely at the composition of Russian marshmallows and foreign chewing lozenges, it will become clear that there is actually nothing in common between them. Our products are a whipped mixture of fruit puree, egg white and sugar with the addition of a small amount of some form-building filler. Marshmallows are corn syrup (or sugar), glucose, water and gelatin. Whipped until fluffy, they transform into a product that looks more like chewy candy.

Cowboy

This is a South African drink recipe containing Amarula cream liqueur. This coffee can be easily and quickly prepared at home at any time. However, it will have a special taste and aroma if you boil water for it and mix the ingredients over a fire or coals.

Step-by-step cooking process

Boil the required amount of water in a metal pan over hot coals or over a fire.
Next, you need to add ground coffee directly to the pan and let it brew. You can use an old camping trick - throw 3 burning coals into the water. They will attract coffee sediment to themselves, and when poured into mugs, the drink will not contain grounds.
Pour the brewed coffee into portioned cups or mugs, add Amarula (to taste) and a handful of small marshmallows to each serving.