How to Make Marshmallow Creme in Your Kitchen

Discover the secrets of "how to make marshmallow creme" with this easy-to-follow recipe. Also known as marshmallow fluff, this is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of sweet treats from fluffy frostings and fillings, to cloud-like dessert toppings, and decadent s'mores.

How to Make Marshmallow Creme and Add Cloud-Like Fluff to Your Desserts

Boston Cooking-School Cook Book (1895)
Mrs. Rorer's New Cook Book (1902)

Marshmallow Creme Recipe

Ingredients: 3/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup milk, 1/4 pound marshmallows, 2 tablespoons hot water, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.

Put sugar and milk in a saucepan, heat slowly to boiling point without stirring, and boil six minutes. Break marshmallows in pieces and melt in double boiler, add hot water, and cook until mixture is smooth, then add hot syrup gradually, stirring constantly.

Beat until cool enough to spread, then add vanilla. This may be used for both filling and frosting. —Fannie Farmer

Marshmallow Creme Filling Recipe

Put a half pound (8 ounces) of marshmallows and a quarter cupful of water in a double boiler over the fire. Stir until melted.

Take from the fire and pour while hot into the well-beaten whites of two eggs. Add a teaspoon of vanilla. —Mrs. Rorer

Marshmallow Creme Serving Idea

Why not enjoy an easy-to-make Marshmallow Creme and Peanut Butter Sandwich? Simply spread a generous layer of each ingredient on your bread. It's as delicious as it looks!