Homemade Marshmallow Fluff (Salted Vanilla)

homemade marshmallow fluff on a spoon, overflowing out of a jar

Homemade Marshmallow Fluff (Salted Vanilla)

A light and fluffy homemade marshmallow fluff made with honey, sugar, and egg whites. Glossy, smooth, and perfect for spreading, frosting, or topping desserts.

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword easy marshmallow fluff, homemade marshmallow fluff, marshmallow creme recipe, marshmallow frosting, marshmallow spread, meringue fluff

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings cups

Calories 672kcal

Author Chef Josh

Ingredients

3 egg whites
¾ cup honey
⅔ cup cane sugar
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Heat: Combine ¾ cup honey, ⅔ cup cane sugar, and ¼ cup water in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until the syrup reaches 246°F.
Whip: Add 3 egg whites and a pinch of salt to a stand mixer and whip on medium speed until soft peaks form.
Pour: Reduce mixer speed to medium and slowly drizzle the hot syrup into the egg whites, pouring down the side of the bowl.
Whip Again: Increase speed and whip for 5 to 7 minutes until the mixture becomes thick, glossy, and fluffy.
Finish: Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and whip for another 20 to 30 seconds until smooth and cloud-like.

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Notes

Go slow when pouring the syrup. This is the difference between silky fluff and a mess.
If the bowl still feels hot, keep whipping. The texture tightens up as it cools.
The pinch of salt might seem small, but it really balances the sweetness. Don’t skip it.
This is one of those recipes where you’ll be tempted to stop early. Give it the full whip time and it pays off.

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