Easy Marshmallow Meringue Frosting

This Easy Marshmallow Meringue Frosting (Marshmallow Cream) is the ultimate creamy, smooth frosting for marshmallow lovers! It only takes 4 simple ingredients to make and what you’re left with is a sweet, vanilla frosting that perfectly pairs with chocolate desserts, pumpkin desserts, or a great topping for a pie. You’ll love it! Use it to pipe on cakes and cupcakes, fill cookies and cupcakes or top pies! The options are endless!

What is Marshmallow Meringue Frosting?

If you love marshmallows, then you’re in for a treat because this this is basically marshmallows but in frosting form. It’s a simple, 4 ingredient recipe that can be used in so many ways. It has a creamy, smooth texture that makes it so perfect for piping on cupcakes and cakes or even covering cakes.

Ways you can use your marshmallow fluff frosting!

• Cupcakes and Cakes – you can use it to pipe on top of cupcakes and cakes, or even cover cakes!
• Toast it – you can toast this frosting once piped on top of your desserts!
• Fill it – You can use this to fill cupcakes, cookies or even bake with it like in my S’mores Cookie Bars!
• Color it! You can add food gel color to your frosting to color it if you like. Add it right after it’s been gently cooked before you begin whipping. You can also flavor it using good quality food flavoring.

Make your frosting fresh!

This frosting is made using simple ingredients. I’ve left out the There are no preservatives or corn syrup being used here. I would recommend making this frosting the day you’re going to serve your dessert. Otherwise it will lose its fluff and turn to liquid.

All you need are 4 simple ingredients!

Eggs – for this recipe, we’ll only be using the egg whites. And it’s easier to separate your eggs when they’re cold. You can use the egg yolks for a bunch of different recipes. My favorite ones are my Luscious Pastry Cream, Boston Cream Pie and my Paris Brest Recipe.

Caster sugar – Caster sugar is a finer version of regular granulated sugar. It is often used for meringues because it dissolves quicker which means there’s less chance of overwhipping the meringue. Can you use granulated sugar instead? Yeah, you can. Just be careful not to overwhip the frosting. What does overwhipped frosting look like? It looks like little bits of scrambled egg in your frosting that melts within hours of being used.

Cream of tartar – is an acidic powder and when used in small amounts helps stabilize meringues like so that it can hold stiff peaks.

Vanilla Extract – Always use good quality vanilla extract when baking, it makes a huge difference. I have a great recipe here for it if you’d like to try your own!

How to make Marshmallow Meringue Frosting!

Essentially, this is a Swiss meringue frosting meaning that it is a gently cooked over a double boiler to make it safe to eat for most people.

• It’s so simple! Begin by gently cooking the eggs whites, sugar and cream of tartar together over a double boiler until you reach 71C / 160F.
• Whip up on high speed for 5 minutes and use on your desserts!

Tips and Tricks For Recipe Success!

• If you’re using a stand mixer, use the whisk attachment to whisk the mixture over the double boiler. Save up on cleaning!
• Use cold eggs when separating the yolks from the whites as they separate much easier.
• Use this frosting this day you’re going to serve it. It’s not a frosting you can make a day ahead of time. After about half a day it will begin to melt.

Frequently Asked Questions about Marshmallow Meringue Frosting

What does it taste like?

Creamy, smooth, and vanilla flavored!

How do I store the frosting?

Store in an airtight container, in the fridge for about 12 hours if you wish. Whip up to freshen up until thick and glossy again.

Are raw egg whites safe to eat?

Generally, no, but also yes. The egg whites in this frosting are gently cooked over a double boiler which brings them to a temperature of 71C / 160F. This makes them safe enough to eat for most people.

Can I use carton eggs for this recipe?

Carton eggs will not work for this recipe. I would recommend using fresh egg white for this recipe.\

Can I halve or double this recipe?

Yes! To halve the recipe, simply halve the ingredients but cook a little less on the stove. This recipe can also be doubled and will take a little longer to cook on the stove.

Can I freeze this frosting?

No. It simply doesn’t thaw back to it’s normal consistency.

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