Matcha Green Tea Frog Marshmallows (beginner-friendly Piped Marshmallows)
Introduction: Matcha Green Tea Frog Marshmallows (beginner-friendly Piped Marshmallows)
I fell down a rabbit hole of cute piped character marshmallows and wanted to make my own. While I was in awe of all the complex shapes people could create, I wanted to make a design that was more beginner-friendly and forgiving.
While I think I focus more on the decoration, I will include the recipe I used, which is adapted from:
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* this recipe for regular marshmallows by KawaiiSweetWorld
I also recommend this recipe from The Flavor Bender for a lot of information on troubleshooting homemade marshmallows.
Supplies
Equipment:
* 2-3 piping bags
* sifter (to dust powdered sugar and cornstarch)
* saucepan and stove
* hand mixer or stand mixer
* spatula
* candy thermometer (optional)
* tray large enough to pipe your marshmallows on
* toothpicks
For the marshmallows:
Meringue:
* 1 egg white
* 1 tablespoon grams of sugar
Gelatin:
* 1/2 tablespoon of gelatin (around half a packet)
* 2 tablespoons of water
Sugar Syrup:
* 1/2 tablespoon of gelatin (around half a packet)
* 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar
* 2 teaspoons water
* 1/2 tablespoons of corn syrup
Additionally, you will need:
* a 50/50 mix of cornstarch and powdered sugar to coat the marshmallows (I used around 1/4 cup of each)
* 1 tablespoon of matcha powder
* Green food coloring (optional)
* Pink food coloring (optional)
For the decorations:
* chocolate
* small, round white (or light-colored) sprinkles
Step 1: Prepare the Tray
Sift a generous coating of the powdered sugar and cornstarch mix onto your tray.
Step 2: Bloom the Gelatin
Combine the 1/2 tablespoon of gelatin (around half a packet) with the 2 tablespoons of water, and set aside.
Step 3: Prepare Your Piping Bags
Prepare at least one large piping bag for the main frog shape and one small piping bag for the eyes. Optionally, prepare an additional small piping bag if you want to add pink cheeks.
I did not want to use as many plastic piping bags for such a small amount of marshmallow, so I created my own by folding parchment paper into cone shapes and taping them.
Alternatively, you can use two round piping tips (one large and one small) and a coupler for the green marshmallows, and switch the tip between piping the body and the details.
Step 4: Meringue
Whip the egg white until it reaches a foamy consistency. Gradually add the granulated sugar (1/2 a tablespoon at a time) and continue to whisk until it reaches stiff peaks.
Step 5: Create the Sugar Syrup
Add the 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons water, and 1/2 tablespoons of corn syrup to a saucepan. Heat on medium heat until it reaches a rolling boil, and let it boil for 1 minute.
If you have a candy thermometer, you would want to cook this until the mixture reaches 230°F or 110°C
Step 6: Mix the Marshmallow Batter
Allow the sugar syrup to cool down a bit and slowly drizzle this mixture into the meringue, continuing to whisk.
Melt the bloomed gelatin, and add this to the syrup and meringue mixture. 305
Whisk until it is just incorporated, but be careful to not overmix it or the marshmallow to begin to set. It should still have a runny consistency.
You will want to do the next few steps quickly as the marshmallow will begin to set rapidly.
Step 7: Dying the Marshmallow
If you are adding pink cheeks to your marshmallow, set aside some of the marshmallow in a small bowl.
Add your matchapowder, and mix it in with a spatula. If it looks too pale, add a drop of green food coloring.
Add most of the green marshmallow to the large piping bag (for the body). Add the remaining to the smaller piping bag (enough for the eye details).
If you plan on switching the piping tips to create the body and details instead of using two separate bags, use the larger piping tip on the piping bag first and switch it to the smaller tip when you are piping the details.
Step 8: Dying the Marshmallow Pink (optional)
Repeat the steps with the remaining white marshmallow, this time dying it with pink food coloring. Add this to a small piping bag. 706