Fans of unusual coffee desserts should definitely try coffee with special mini-marshmallows. Traditionally they are added to cocoa or sprinkled on hot chocolate, but they also go well with coffee drinks (black or with milk). The taste is very delicate, sweet, a little creamy, and the smell immediately lifts your mood. We tell you how to make coffee with marshmallows, how to drink it, where to buy marshmallows and how to make it yourself.
What is the name of marshmallows in coffee?
These small pieces of foam that are placed in a cup are properly called Marshmallow. They are often called marshmallows or marshmallows (because they are small) due to the similar delicate texture, but they are a completely different confection that is more similar to a marshmallow or soufflé.
The composition of marshmallows differs from the marshmallows we are used to: it is made from corn or sugar syrup, gelatin and some additives, and the classic marshmallow is based on egg whites and fruit puree. The similarity lies in the outer velvety coating and some “rubbery” feel. You can also put regular marshmallows in coffee, preferably slightly mashed with a fork, but marshmallow marshmallows look more interesting and beautiful.
Information for those who are interested in the name of coffee with marshmallows: the drink does not have a single name; it could be an Americano, or a latte, or a cappuccino with marshmallows, etc.
The history of the dessert
Airy treat
Marshmallow looks and tastes like marshmallows or marshmallows, but these are three different types of confectionery products. To make classic marshmallows, applesauce and egg white are used; marshmallows are traditionally made only from fruit or berry puree. Marshmallows are a type of soft candy made from gelatin, cornstarch and sugar syrup. These three ingredients are whipped into a single fluffy mass.
The delicacy got its name from its earliest recipe, which was used by the healers of Ancient Egypt. Marsh mallow is the name of the medicinal plant marshmallow or marsh mallow. A white viscous mass was obtained from its root, which was used to treat sore throat. Since the taste of the drug was unpleasant and bitter, honey was added to the recipe. The sweet product attracted the attention of master cooks. They began adding nuts to the mass and giving it the shape of candies.
This composition of the dessert was preserved for many centuries, conquering Europe. True, the long production process of boiling marshmallow root in sugar syrup made marshmallow an expensive delicacy. Although the poor also indulged themselves with marshmallows, making them at home no worse than the confectioners of noble nobles. In the 19th century, in France they risked simplifying the popular recipe - they replaced the “swamp mallow” syrup with whipped egg white and corn starch. Later they came to the modern version - gelatin combined with starch and sugar syrup. But the sweet product retains its name in honor of the primary ingredient - marshmallow root.
Journey of marshmallows across the ocean
With this recipe and in the form of small chewable pads that easily fit behind the cheek, marshmallows arrived in the New World. He quickly won the hearts of all its inhabitants, young and old. It was in America that industrial production of the dessert was established. It finally took on its modern appearance, and the ways of its use were formed. The tradition of roasting soft marshmallows over a fire, placing them on branches like kebabs, has become firmly established in the Boy Scout movement. At such picnics, those with a sweet tooth noticed an interesting property of candies: as they melt on the outside, the inside becomes softer.
Confectioners did not stop at the classic version of the mono-dessert; they learned to make multi-colored figures from it. Marshmallow mass began to be used to prepare more complex confectionery products - pastries and cakes. In the 90s of the last century, a new combination of flavors became fashionable in the United States - coffee made from airy chewing lozenges that slowly melt on the surface of a hot drink, forming a sweet foam.
How to drink coffee with marshmallows
In general, technique is not the main thing, what is important is to enjoy this unusual drink. There are no uniform rules. For example, you can do it like this:
- Turn the marshmallows over one at a time, waiting for them to completely turn into sweet foam. Drink carefully so that the coffee and marshmallow flavors and textures mix in your mouth.
- Shake the whole mixture. An option for impatient sweet lovers. Beat everything with a spoon, the texture of the drink will be more homogeneous.
- Wait until the marshmallows melt on their own.
- Through a thick tube. Let the marshmallows melt while you enjoy the more coffee flavor. In this case, it is necessary that there is no grounds at the bottom.
- The shake with whipped cream and marshmallows can be eaten with a spoon from a cup.
When the bulk of the marshmallow melts and turns into a foamy layer, you can additionally place small marshmallows on it. You will enjoy the difference in textures while chewing on the soft, warm soufflé.
Homemade marshmallows recipe
Marshmallows for coffee can not only be purchased on store shelves, but you can also make them yourself. For this you will need:
- 170 grams of powdered sugar;
- 10 grams of gelatin;
- 1.5–2 tablespoons of honey;
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
Gelatin should be poured with four tablespoons of boiling water and left to swell for about twenty minutes. Powdered sugar must be placed in a saucepan, pour 50 ml of water and put on low heat. You need to cook for 8–10 minutes. Stir constantly.
Place the gelatin in a mixer, add a little syrup and beat. Add the remaining syrup after a minute, in a thin stream. Gradually, the substance becomes thicker and whiter. Continue beating for five minutes at medium speed and another two at high speed.
You can add natural dyes to make the marshmallows colorful.
Apply powder from a mixture of starch and powdered sugar onto parchment paper. Squeeze the mixture onto it and leave for two hours. After that, we cut the resulting sausages and roll them in starch-sugar breading. Marshmallow is ready.
Calorie content of coffee with marshmallows
It seems that the marshmallows weigh almost nothing, and you only add a small amount of them, but this impression is deceptive. This is a fairly high-calorie product, as it is made from starch, sugar or syrup, and contains other additives. And the more mashmallows you put in your drink, the higher the calorie content it becomes. Milk, chocolate, cream and sugar further increase the energy value of the drink.
On average, the calorie content of marshmallow marshmallow is about 330 kcal per 100 grams. Place about 30–50 grams in a cup, depending on how dense the foam you want to get. That is, a cup of black coffee with marshmallows added to it contains from 100 to 160 kcal (this is without sugar and milk!), and maybe up to 450 kcal if you add additional ingredients, fillers, syrups, etc.
Variations on a theme
Usually, for coffee, small marshmallows are taken in the classic cubic shape of white color. Although no one forbids treating yourself or your child with a drink with colored and shaped marshmallows. The type of coffee can be any. For the children's menu, coffee drinks with a lower concentration of caffeine are suitable - latte or decaf (decaf).
Adult gourmets can enjoy a dessert with a contrasting taste by adding airy sweets to a strong espresso or Americano. Baristas use marshmallows using the art latte technique on the surface of a cappuccino as an element of the composition. The result is not just a delicious dessert, but a real confectionery masterpiece. You can also make original coffee with marshmallows at home. Here are some recipes:
Milk-based coffee
Proportions: for 150 ml of milk you will need 1.5 teaspoons of natural ground coffee. Bring the milk to a boil, then add coffee and simmer for a few minutes to thoroughly steam the drink. Pour the finished mixture into a wide cup, add a few marshmallows and stir. Wait a little until they start to melt. Now you can drink!
Coffee with spices
Brew coffee in a Turk and add a pinch of vanilla sugar and ground cinnamon to it. Sugar - at your discretion. Mix the drink with warm cream and stir well. Place marshmallows on top. To make the lozenges melt faster, place the mug in the microwave for a minute, but this is not necessary; the dessert will still turn out tasty and tender.
If you decide to pamper your loved ones with it for the Christmas holidays, then do a couple more manipulations: sprinkle the sweet crust with ground cinnamon or create a winter ornament with chocolate syrup.
Instant coffee & marshmallows
If there is no ground coffee in the kitchen, it is permissible to prepare a drink from an instant product. It will be very tasty! Preparation technique: chop several marshmallows (just cut with a knife to the size of a hazelnut) and place them on the bottom of a mug, pour coffee on top and add sugar if desired. Pour boiling water over the mixture and stir thoroughly until thick foam forms on the surface of the mug. Then add a little warm cream and leave for a few minutes. Sprinkle the finished dessert with cinnamon.
The cost of marshmallows and where to buy
Marshmallow marshmallows can be purchased in most supermarkets, in the candy section. Not the most popular product, so it is sometimes hidden on the lower shelves. In large hypermarkets they are available in 95% of cases, in small shops - not always. Can also be found in the sweets departments of markets.
The price of mashmallows in stores is usually low, so you can always buy a small package just to try a new taste:
- A 120 gram package costs about 80–100 rubles.
- 200 grams – approximately 150 rubles.
- By weight - 110–130 rubles per 100 g.
On average, a 100-gram pack is enough for 2-3 large servings; for children, it can be enough for 5 cups. It all depends on how sweet the drink you want.
What can you replace marshmallows with?
Marshmallows go well with coffee, but it’s not always possible to purchase this particular confectionery ingredient. The best alternative to marshmallows is the “sweet braid”. It is also made on a gelatin base. This product is available in any candy store.
You can also replace the white confection with classic melted marshmallows. To give the delicacy the desired state, it should be melted in a water bath. The ideal option is a combination with cocoa powder.
Let's sum it up
- Coffee with marshmallows is a dessert drink; it turns out sweet, with a thick, fluffy foam.
- It is better to use special marshmallows, they melt better and form foam faster.
- Marshmallows melt only in a hot environment; you won’t be able to make iced coffee with mashmallows.
- The easiest way to prepare it is to pour marshmallows into a cup of Americano or Turkish coffee and let it melt.
- The sweetened drink is quite high in calories, which may be important for those watching their figure.
Cowboy
This is a South African drink recipe containing Amarula cream liqueur. This coffee can be easily and quickly prepared at home at any time. However, it will have a special taste and aroma if you boil water for it and mix the ingredients over a fire or coals.
What ingredients will you need?
- water;
- ground coffee;
- Amarula liqueur;
- mini marshmallows.
Step-by-step cooking process
- Boil the required amount of water in a metal pan over hot coals or over a fire.
- Next, you need to add ground coffee directly to the pan and let it brew. You can use an old camping trick - throw 3 burning coals into the water. They will attract coffee sediment to themselves, and when poured into mugs, the drink will not contain grounds.
- Pour the brewed coffee into portioned cups or mugs, add Amarula (to taste) and a handful of small marshmallows to each serving.
With vanilla and whipped cream
To make coffee with marshmallows according to this recipe, you will need more effort than in the previous case. But this drink will also bring more pleasure, especially to children.
First you need to prepare vanilla marshmallows. The following ingredients will be useful for this:
- gelatin - 25 g,
- cool water - 1 glass,
- corn syrup - 1 cup,
- salt - a pinch,
- vanilla extract - 1 tsp,
- confectionery sugar - 50 g,
- milk - 170 ml,
- whipped cream - 2 tbsp. l.,
- cocoa powder - 1 tsp,
- vanilla sugar - 0.3 tsp,
- sweet sand - 1 glass,
- dark chocolate - 1 piece.
Dissolve gelatin in half a glass of water. Leave to swell for 15 minutes or longer. To prepare the syrup, you need to mix 1 cup of sugar, corn syrup, half a cup of water and a pinch of salt.
Boil the syrup until the sugar is completely dissolved. After which you need to keep it on the fire for about 8 minutes until it thickens, and then pour the resulting syrup into the gelatin in a narrow stream. Then the mixture is whipped with a mixer and takes the form of a thick snow-white mass. Vanilla is added at the end. If you add vanilla paste, the spice grains will be visible in the cut cubes. After which the mass needs to be beaten a little again.
The baking dish is covered with parchment and sprinkled with sweet powder. The mass is moderately laid out on it, which is also sprinkled with powder on top. You can use a mixture of powder and cornstarch. You need to spread it quickly, as the mass thickens. The workpiece is left to harden overnight at room temperature. 12 hours is the best time for production. Then the marshmallows are cut into cubes. During all this, the knife and hands need to be sprinkled with powder so that the pieces do not stick or stick together.
Whipped cream is added to freshly brewed coffee with milk. The surface can be sprinkled with grated chocolate. A few pieces of marshmallow are added on top. This drink has a higher calorie content. This should be kept in mind by those watching calories.
Features of the drink
These small confectionery products are made from granulated sugar, syrup and gelatin. In North America they are regularly used in cooking.
Today, marshmallows are not only an “independent” dessert. It is used as an ingredient for baking cakes, pastries, and also for brewing drinks.
Melted marshmallows form a white veil on the top of the cup, which shares a pleasant taste and aroma with the drink. Those with a sweet tooth should definitely treat themselves to coffee with marshmallows. There are several reasons:
Chocolate
This is an easy coffee recipe with chocolate flavor, topped with large marshmallows. To prepare this drink you will only need 3 available ingredients.
What ingredients will you need?
- 3 or 4 large marshmallows;
- 2 small chocolates, 20 g each;
- 200 ml coffee.
Step-by-step cooking process
- Place the chocolate cut into pieces into a cup and pour hot, freshly prepared coffee over it.
- Then you need to put the mixture in the microwave for about 30 seconds, then stir vigorously with a spoon so that all the chocolate melts.
- Place marshmallows on the surface of the drink and reheat in the microwave for about 30 seconds to melt the candies.
- After this, it is recommended to drink coffee immediately, hot.
Recipe with milk
Ingredients
- Water – 100ml;
- Milk – 100 ml;
- Coffee powder – 2…3 tsp;
- Granulated sugar – 1…2 tsp;
- Marshmallow – 5 pieces.
How to cook
Mix sugar and coffee, add water and cook in a cezve.- Heat the milk over low heat, without bringing it to a boil.
- Set the Turk aside, pour it into a tall cup and mix the marshmallows with the coffee.
- Stir for 1 - 2 minutes until the marshmallows are half melted.
- Add milk.
