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Jensen's Marshmallow fondant

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By: jensenscakes
Posted 08/31/09 • Last updated 05/20/09 • 335 views • 7 comments

Posted by jensenscakes

I kept tweaking the marshmallow fondant recipie until I found something that wouldn't dry out to quickliy and wasn't so sweet. The lemon juice helps cut down on the sweetness and the corn syrup helps to give it a little more elasticity. With the addition of flavorings it tasted a little more like buttercrem than marshmallows.

Jensen's Marshmallow fondant

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. mini marshmallows 3-5 Tbsp water 1 Tbsp lemon juice 2 Tbsp. corn syrup 1. Tbsp clear vanilla 1 Tbsp. almond extract 1 Tbsp. butter flavor 2 lbs. powdered sugar crisco (as needed)

Instructions

In a large microwavable bowl add marshmallows, water and lemon juice. Microwave on high for 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until just melted. (do not overheat) Stir in the corn syrup, vanilla, almond extract and butter flavor. Mix powdered sugar into the marshmallow 1-2 cups at a time until it is a kneadable consistancy. Grease your hands and the counter top with crisco and scrape mixture onto the countertop. Continue to add 1 cup of powdered sugar at a time and knead after each addition. Add enough powdered sugar until the mixture becomes pliable and firm. Will take about 5-10 min. Form into a ball and wrap so it is airtight. Let rest overnight.

Comments (7)

Kati81 12/28/09 at 2:19pm
can this be mixed in a mixer?
Tish26 7/28/10 at 8:59am
I love the look of fondant but it is way too sweet, I can't wait to try this, thanks for sharing!!
mallen 11/1/10 at 6:51pm
I tried this out for the first time this spring for my daughter's birthday cake. My mother who usually makes cakes for me broke her wrist in an accident and couldn't do it, so I figured I try to make the cake. It turned out GREAT! I love the tatse and consistency of the MMF. It took a little longer to knead than I expected but the result was well worth it. Thanks!
talleyho55 1/20/11 at 3:33am
Only MMF recipe I use. I live in VA and I never add the water and it is just right.
dunkin11 4/27/11 at 10:32am
does this need to be refridgerated?? and does it do well with cut out shapes?
aajames56 7/2/11 at 11:11pm
I tried this out tonight and it was absolutely amazing!! My family typically hates the taste of fondant and this was a hit!!
raebralop 7/10/11 at 8:04pm
This took tons more sugar than the recipe called for and I did follow the recipe precisely. I think I'll follow tallyho's lead and not include the water next time. This was the second recipe I've tried and proved to be more work than the first but had I omitted the water it would have been tons easier. The product consistency feels very nice, can't wait to work with it!
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