Description
Halal marshmallows are a delicious, fluffy treat made without any haram (forbidden) ingredients, suitable for Muslim dietary laws. By using halal-certified or plant-based gelatin alternatives, these marshmallows offer the same sweet, airy texture as traditional ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon halal-certified or plant-based gelatin (agar-agar)
- 1 cup water, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Cornstarch and powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- In a bowl, sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup of water. Let sit to bloom.
- Combine sugar and the remaining water in a saucepan. Heat until sugar dissolves, then boil until the mixture reaches 240°F (soft-ball stage).
- With a mixer, combine the hot syrup with the bloomed gelatin. Add salt.
- Beat on high until the mixture thickens and triples in volume, about 10-12 minutes. Add vanilla extract.
- Dust a pan with a mix of cornstarch and powdered sugar. Pour the marshmallow mixture into the pan, smoothing the top.
- Let it set uncovered, at room temperature, for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Dust a surface with the cornstarch and powdered sugar mix. Invert the marshmallow slab onto it and cut into pieces. Coat all sides of each marshmallow with the dusting mix.
Notes
- Agar-agar might result in a slightly different texture than gelatin. Adjust the amount to achieve the desired consistency.
- Ensure all ingredients, including the vanilla extract, are halal-certified.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Boiling, Whipping
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: per marshmallow
- Calories: 50 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Protein: 0.5 g (varies based on gelatin used)