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Prosecco Marshmallows and champagne flute on a white surface

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Prosecco Marshmallows

Recipe by becky

  • Total Time30-40 minutes (plus overnight resting time)
  • Yield1 8x8-inch tin 1x

Infused with sparkling wine, these adults-only Prosecco marshmallows are perfect for Valentine’s Day. Add edible glitter for an extra dose of glam!

Ingredients

Scale

Marshmallows:

Nonstick spray, for greasing tin and knife
240 milliliters Proscecco, Champagne, or other sparkling wine (1 cup), divided
20 grams powdered gelatine (2 tablespoons)
400 grams granulated sugar (2 cups)
160 grams corn syrup (1/2 cup)
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Edible foil stars or gold glitter (optional)

Coating:

50 grams cornstarch (1/3 cup)
50 grams confectioner’s sugar (1/3 cup)


Instructions

Marshmallows:

Line an 8×8-inch square tin with parchment in a criss-cross pattern, allowing a 1-inch overhang on all sides. Spray with nonstick spray.

Pour 120 milliliters (1/2 cup) Prosecco into a large mixing bowl (if using a hand mixer), or the bowl of a stand mixer. Sprinkle gelatin evenly over the water. Set aside.

gelatin sprinkled over water

In a large, heavy-bottomed sock pot, stir together granulated sugar, corn syrup, remaining Prosecco, and salt. Bring mixture to a boil and boil, without stirring, until syrup reaches 240° F (116° C) on a candy thermometer.

sugar syrup simmering on the stovetop

Carefully pour hot syrup over gelatin. Mix on high speed until thick, pale, and voluminous, about 8-10 minutes.

gelatin and sugar syrup in a bowl

bowl of marshmallow fluff with hand mixer

With an oiled flexible rubber spatula, scrape marshmallow into prepared tin. Loosely cover with a well-oiled sheet of aluminum foil. Allow to set at room temperature until firm, at least 4 hours, or overnight.

pouring marshmallow fluff into a square tin

Cutting and Coating:

In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and confectioner’s sugar. Generously dust a large chopping board with the powder. Turn marshmallow slab out onto dusted surface. Sift top of slab with more powder.

slab of marshmallow on a dusted cutting board

With a sharp, well-oiled chef’s knife, cut marshmallow into squares.

prosecco marshmallows and a sharp chef's knife

Toss cut marshmallows in additional powder, coating all sides evenly.

dusting marshmallows with powder

homemade marshmallows on a tray

Dust or sprinkle with edible glitter. Store in an airtight container or sealed food storage bag at room temperature for up to 1 month. Do not refrigerate.

Prosecco Marshmallows

 

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