Marshmallows aren't a modern invention – the ancient Egyptians already loved this treat. Now you'll master this thousands-year-old technique at home. Watching hot syrup transform into a fluffy mass under your own hands is pure magic that a store-bought bag will never give you.
Set aside an evening that smells of watermelon and sunshine. Making marshmallows is the kind of playful activity that finally switches your brain off and lets you enjoy a process where something real takes shape under your hands. Whether you're crafting as a pair or treating yourself to some well-earned me-time, the result will look (and taste) so good you'll have every reason to be proud.
Working with invert sugar: Master the ingredient that keeps marshmallows incredibly soft for weeks.
Stable syrup technique: Learn how to properly cook sugar and Cerf Dellier gelatine so your clouds get just the right "bounce" and stability.
Bold flavouring: Learn to work with professional FunCakes fruit pastes for a taste that feels authentic, not artificial.
To round off the experience, we've included the legendary Swiss Caotina chocolate that we're huge fans of ourselves. Sip it as a sweet pick-me-up while you work, or drop your finished marshmallows straight in. Watch them melt into a creamy foam – we promise this combo is pure flavour heaven.
Elite base (Cerf Dellier, France): A full pack of beef gelatine and invert sugar. Master pastry chefs use this duo to achieve just the right bounce and stability.
Bold fruit flavour (FunCakes, Netherlands): A concentrated paste with a 70% fruit content. Gives your marshmallows the authentic character of ripe, juicy watermelon.
Professional colour (ProGel, United Kingdom): Highly concentrated colouring. Just a drop gives you a rich shade, and the rest of the tube lasts for months of future projects.
Swiss bonus: Caotina chocolate and our detailed guide, walking you through the whole process step by step.
Patisdecor Invert Sugar Syrup / Weight: 300 g / Ingredients: Dextrose (50%), fructose (47%), sucrose (3%), acidifying agent: E330, preservatives: E202, E211. May contain traces of soy and milk. / Dosage: As directed by the recipe. / Storage: Store in a dry place, away from heat. / Best before: See packaging. / Nutritional values per 100 g: Energy 1199 kJ / 280 kcal, Fat 0.0 g (of which saturates 0.0 g), Carbohydrates 70 g (of which sugars 70 g), Protein 0.0 g, Salt 0.0 g. / Country of origin: Netherlands
Patisdecor Powdered Beef Gelatine 200 Bloom / Weight: 50 g / Ingredients: Beef gelatine (100%). Contains sulphites. May contain traces of gluten, eggs, soy, milk and tree nuts. / Instructions: Mix the amount of gelatine specified in the recipe with 5 times its weight in water to dissolve. / Storage: Store in a dry place, away from heat, light and moisture. / Best before: See packaging. / Nutritional values per 100 g: Energy 1488 kJ / 356 kcal, Fat 0.0 g (of which saturates 0.0 g), Carbohydrates 0.0 g (of which sugars 0.0 g), Protein 89 g, Salt 0.25 g. / Country of origin: France
Caotina Original – Swiss Chocolate Drink Powder / Weight: 15 g / Ingredients: sugar, low-fat cocoa powder (19%), emulsifier (lecithins), glucose, chocolate (7%) [sugar, cocoa mass, low-fat cocoa powder, flavouring (vanillin)], anti-caking agent (calcium phosphates), flavouring (vanillin), edible salt. May contain: milk. / Cocoa solids content in chocolate: at least 45%. / Instructions: Stir the contents of the sachet into 200 ml of warm or cold milk. / Storage: Store in a dry place, away from heat. / Best before: See packaging. / Nutritional values per 100 g: Energy 1645 kJ / 389 kcal, Fat 3.5 g (of which saturates 2.0 g), Carbohydrates 80.6 g (of which sugars 76.5 g), Fibre 6.3 g, Protein 5.0 g, Salt 0.13 g. / Country of origin: Switzerland.
FunCakes Watermelon Flavouring Paste / Weight: 120 g / Ingredients: concentrate (70%) (watermelon), sugar, glucose syrup, water, maltodextrin, vegetable fibre, acidity regulator: E330, thickeners: E440, E412, E415, flavouring, colour: E163, E100, preservative: E202. May contain traces of eggs, milk and tree nuts. / Recommended dosage: 30 g per 500 g of mixture. / Storage: Store in the dark at 18–25 °C. / Best before: See packaging. / Nutritional values per 100 g: Energy 1189 kJ / 284 kcal, Fat 0.0 g (of which saturates 0.0 g), Carbohydrates 70.0 g (of which sugars 56.0 g), Protein 0.4 g, Salt 0.0 g. / Country of origin: Netherlands.
RD ProGel® Concentrated Colour – Strawberry / Weight: 25 g / Ingredients: humectant: E422, water, colours: E122, E129, modified starch (tapioca). E122, E129: may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children. May contain traces of eggs, soy, milk and tree nuts. / Instructions: Work a small amount of gel into cream, fondant or dough until you reach the desired shade. Maximum usage level: 3 g/kg. / Storage: Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. / Best before: See packaging. / Kosher certified. / Country of origin: United Kingdom.
This is a colourful reset that clears your head and fills your home with the scent of summer. Swap the stiff supermarket marshmallows for Cerf Dellier invert sugar and real watermelon paste, and whip up pillowy clouds that melt into your hot chocolate like a bath bomb.
