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Watermelon Marshmallows

Recipe by becky

  • Total Time4-6 hours, including cooling time
  • Yield24 2-inch triangles 1x

Wedge-shaped watermelon marshmallows with a fluffy pink watermelon flavored center, chocolate chip “seeds” and a green chocolate “rind.”

Ingredients

Scale

Marshmallows:

Nonstick cooking spray
240 milliliters water (about 1 cup, divided)
20 grams powdered gelatin (2 tablespoons; about 2 1/2-3 packets)
400 grams granulated sugar (2 cups)
200 grams corn syrup or liquid glucose (1/2 cup)
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon watermelon flavoring, or to taste
5-6 drops pink gel food coloring
90 grams miniature chocolate chips (1/2 cup), plus more for decorating
135 grams green candy melts (3/4 cup)
1-2 teaspoons vegetable oil, or more as needed to adjust consistency

Coating:

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


Instructions

Marshmallows:

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

A square tin lined with parchment

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

Gelatin sprinkled over water in a metal bowl

In a large, heavy-bottomed stock pot, combine granulated sugar, corn syrup, remaining water, and fine sea salt. Bring to a boil and boil, without stirring, until syrup reaches 240° F / 116° C on a digital thermometer.

Sugar and corn syrup simmering in a pan on the stovetop

Carefully pour hot syrup over gelatin mixture. Mix on high speed for 2-3 minutes, or until mixture turns white and begins to thicken.

Foamy white marshmallow fluff in a bowl with a hand mixer

Add watermelon flavoring and pink gel food coloring and continue mixing on high speed until very thick and voluminous, about 6-8 minutes more.

Pink marshmallow fluff in a bowl with a hand mixer

With an oiled flexible rubber spatula, fold in the miniature chocolate chips.

Marshmallow fluff in a bowl with a spatula

Scrape into prepared tin. Scatter with more miniature chocolate chips to mimic “watermelon seeds.”

A pan of pink marshmallow dotted with miniature chocolate chips

Loosely cover with a well-oiled sheet of aluminum foil. Allow to set at room temperature until firm, at least 4 hours, or overnight.

Cutting and Coating:

Line your work surface or a half sheet rimmed baking tray with a silicone mat. Set aside.

In a small bowl, whisk together cornflour and confectioner’s sugar.

Place a sheet of parchment over a large cutting board. Dust with the cornflour and confectioner’s sugar mixture.

A sheet of parchment on a cutting board, dusted with powdered sugar and cornflour

Turn marshmallow slab out onto dusted surface. Peel away parchment. Sift with more of the powder.

Pink marshmallow slab on a sheet of parchment, coated in powdered sugar and cornflour

With a well-oiled chef’s knife or an oiled 2-inch triangle cutter, cut slab into triangles. I cut four 2-inch wide rows, then cut each row into six 2-inch wide triangles.

Strips of marshmallow with a metal ruler

Wedges of watermelon marshmallow on a cutting board with a knife

Toss in additional powder, coating all sides evenly. Arrange on prepared silicone mat.

Wedges of watermelon marshmallow in a bowl of powdered sugar and cornstarch

Triangle shaped watermelon marshmallows on a silicone mat

With a pastry brush, brush away excess powder. Arrange triangles on a clean silicone mat or fresh sheet of parchment.

Pastry brush brushing cornflour away from watermelon marshmallows

Pink, triangle-shaped marshmallows arranged on a metal tray

In a double boiler, bain-marie, or a microwave-safe bowl, melt green candy melts, stirring occasionally until completely melted. Add 1-2 teaspoons vegetable oil, or more as needed, until chocolate reaches a smooth, fluid, and easily dippable consistency.

A small bowl of melted green chocolate with a spoon

Dip the flat portion of each triangle in the melted chocolate, completely covering the bottom and creating a 1/4 – 1/2-inch “rind” around all sides.

Hand dipping a watermelon marshmallow in melted green chocolate

Allow marshmallows to sit, uncovered, at room temperature until chocolate sets.

Watermelon marshmallows arranged on a tray

Layer between sheets of wax paper or parchment. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.

Wedge shaped pink watermelon marshmallows with chocolate chips and melted green chocolate

 

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