Step-by-step method

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You'll be whipping up fluffy, refreshing watermelon marshmallows by combining a precisely heated sugar syrup with bloomed gelatine and fruit paste in your stand mixer, then letting them set overnight for that perfect springy texture. The key is working quickly when shaping the mixture and being patient with the overnight rest — it's what makes these summer treats truly special.

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Preparing the gelatine base

First, prepare the base for that perfect texture. Pour powdered gelatine into a small bowl and cover it with cold water. Stir and let it sit undisturbed to bloom, so it will later dissolve smoothly and evenly into the hot syrup.

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7 gram
Powdered Gelatin (dry)

33 gram
Water
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Making the sugar syrup

In a small saucepan, combine granulated sugar, water and the first portion of invert sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, and keep heating until your thermometer reads exactly 110°C. Meanwhile...

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80 gram
Granulated Sugar

28 gram
Water

120 gram
Invert Sugar
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Whipping in the mixer

Add the remaining portion of invert sugar to the bowl of your stand mixer and switch the whisk on to medium speed. Measure out your fruit paste. Once the syrup in the saucepan reaches 110°C, start pouring it slowly and steadily into the bowl.

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30 gram
Invert Sugar

30 gram
Fruit Paste

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Creating the marshmallow mixture

Once the syrup is in the bowl, add the bloomed gelatine and the watermelon paste. Keep whipping on the highest speed until the mixture whips up into a firm foam. Finally, add a pinch of food colouring and whip briefly to blend in the colour.

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1 gram
Food Coloring
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Shaping the marshmallow mixture

Prepare a silicone mould or baking paper dusted with icing sugar. The mixture dries quickly, so work fast. You can simply smooth it level, or transfer it to a piping bag to create shapes.

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50 gram
Powdered Sugar
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Setting overnight

Now let the marshmallows rest and set at room temperature, ideally until the next day. Patience pays off here, as they'll turn out beautifully springy and stable, and won't tear when you handle them later.
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Final cutting and coating

Once the marshmallows have set, use scissors to snip them into small cubes, or use gingerbread cutters to shape them. You can lightly coat the marshmallows in icing sugar to keep them from sticking together. Enjoy!

Homemade Watermelon Marshmallows

Name: Fluffy Watermelon Marshmallows
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 50 gram Powdered Sugar; 150 gram Invert Sugar; 80 gram Granulated Sugar; 30 gram Fruit Paste; 7 gram Powdered Gelatin (dry); 1 gram Food Coloring; 61 gram Water

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About this recipe

Watermelon marshmallows are summer whimsy at its finest. Fluffy, gently springy, and bursting with a refreshing flavour that instantly brings sunny afternoons to mind — this is a result worth waiting for. The secret to that perfect texture lies in professional confectionery ingredients — like invert sugar — which turn a simple process into a truly exceptional treat. That's exactly why we've packed them all into one box, so you can enjoy the full experience ✨ Already have our homemade marshmallow box? Then you've got everything you need, so go ahead and get started. If not, take a look — it's well worth it 🍉

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Preparing the gelatine base

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Making the sugar syrup

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Whipping in the mixer

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Homemade Watermelon Marshmallows

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