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| Subject: Chocolate covered Marshmellows Sun Jan 15, 2012 5:57 am | |
| http://www.marthastewart.com/255395/momma-reiners-chocolate-fudgeThis wonderful recipe for sweet chocolate-covered marshmallows is courtesy of Kimberly Reiner of Momma Reiner's Fudge. The Martha Stewart Show, December Fall 2007 Yield Makes about 30 chocolate-covered marshmallows Ingredients Nonstick cooking spray 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon unflavored gelatin 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup hot water 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 large egg whites 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 cup cornstarch Momma Reiner's Chocolate Fudge - Spoiler:
Makes enough for 30 marshmallows Ingredients 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) salted butter 2 2/3 cups sugar 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk 12 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 2 1/4 cups Momma Reiner's Homemade Marshmallow Cream - Spoiler:
Yield Makes about 5 cups Ingredients
3 large egg whites 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 2/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar 3/4 cup light corn syrup 2/3 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Directions
In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg whites and cream of tartar together until light and frothy. With the mixer running, slowly pour in 2 tablespoons sugar; beat until soft peaks form. Set aside. In a small saucepan, combine 1/3 cup water, corn syrup, and remaining 2/3 cup sugar. Place over medium heat and cook until boiling. Cook, stirring, until mixture reaches the firm-ball stage, about 242 to 248 degrees on a candy thermometer, about 6 minutes. Immediately remove from heat. With the mixer on low, slowly add hot syrup to egg-white mixture. Increase mixer speed to high and continue beating for 5 minutes. Add vanilla and continue to beat until mixture looks like marshmallow cream, about 1 minute more.
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Directions Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add sugar and evaporated milk; bring to a boil. Cook, stirring, until mixture reaches the soft-ball stage, 234 to 240 degrees on a candy thermometer, about 6 minutes. Add chocolate and stir until melted. Add marshmallow cream and vanilla; stir or blend using an immersion blender, until well combined. Remove from heat; use immediately.
Directions Lightly spray a 9-by-13-inch glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Sprinkle gelatin over a small bowl filled with 1/2 cup cold water; let stand to soften. In a heavy bottomed saucepan, mix together sugar, corn syrup, hot water, and salt. Place over medium heat and cook, stirring, until sugar has dissolved. Continue cooking, without stirring, until mixture reaches the soft-ball stage, about 240 degrees on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat and add gelatin mixture; set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat egg whites on high speed until stiff peaks form. With the mixer running, slowly add sugar mixture. Add vanilla and continue beating for 10 minutes until the mixture looks like marshmallow. Transfer marshmallow mixture to prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Spray a piece of parchment paper with nonstick cooking spray and cover marshmallow. Let stand overnight. Remove parchment paper and invert marshmallow onto work surface. Trim 1/4-inch from edges of marshmallow. Cut marshmallows into 1 1/2-inch squares. Pour cornstarch in a bowl; working in batches, gently add marshmallows and toss to coat. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. Working with 1 marshmallow at a time, insert skewer into a marshmallow and dip in fudge until coated on all sides, removing any excess from bottom of marshmallow; place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat process with remaining marshmallows (you will have some marshmallows left over). Let chocolate covered marshmallows stand at room temperature overnight before serving or transferring to an airtight container for up to 3 days. | |
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