Coconut marshmallows are made by adding toasted coconut to a base of softened gelatin, corn syrup, and sugar. The mixture is left to set for 12 hours before being cut into pieces and rolled in powdered sugar. They can be eaten as a snack or used in other dessert recipes.
A marshmallow is a type of puffy candy with a soft exterior and gooey center that is primarily made from gelatin, sugar, and corn syrup. It has a sponge-like texture and is often available in various sizes. Although vanilla tends to be one of the most common flavors used in marshmallow making, coconut is also another variant that is widely used in both homemade and commercial marshmallows. A coconut marshmallow typically contains dried coconut in the marshmallow batter, and is often coated in coconut for a crunchy outer coating.
The base of a coconut marshmallow is usually made by combining softened unflavored gelatin with a syrup mixture consisting of water, corn syrup, and sugar that has been boiled together until thickened. Unflavored gelatin is a type of protein made by boiling animal bones and gristle and then made into a powder. When gelatin is combined with water, it forms a gel and is responsible for giving marshmallows their spongy, soft texture, while the syrup mixture adds a sweet flavor.
While you can use any type of sweetened desiccated coconut when making a coconut marshmallow recipe, it’s often recommended that you toast the coconut before adding it to the marshmallow base. Coconut can be toasted by heating it in a pan on the stove or baking it until golden brown. Toasted desiccated coconut may also be available packaged in cans or pouches as a cooking supply. Fresh coconut is generally not recommended for marshmallows because its texture may be too soft and its flavor tends to be less concentrated.
Coconut marshmallows are usually blended by mixing toasted coconut into the jello and syrup marshmallow base. The mix typically becomes solid after sitting at room temperature for about 12 hours. To add more coconut flavor and a more appealing look to your marshmallow recipe, you can sprinkle more toasted coconut on top of the coconut marshmallow mixture before allowing it to set.
To serve, the coconut marshmallow mixture is typically cut into small pieces once it has completely dried and becomes firm. The sides of each marshmallow can be overly sticky, so rolling those sides in powdered sugar before serving is often recommended. Coconut marshmallows can be eaten simply as a snack or dessert, or they can be used in other dessert recipes whole or melted. Uneaten marshmallows usually keep for about two weeks when stored covered at room temperature.
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