If you’re looking to step up your marshmallows to a more sophisticated treat, then look no further because you must try my Prosecco Marshmallows. They still have that soft sweet taste that everyone loves, but now you can also enjoy the taste of your favorite bubbly when biting into them.
These marshmallows are the perfect treat to give someone on Valentine’s Day. Wrap them in parchment paper, tie them with ribbon, and attach a note. Honestly, you may want to make these throughout the year because they’re so fluffy and delicious.
What ingredients do you need to make Prosecco or Champagne Marshmallows?
- Sugar
- Prosecco or Champagne
- Corn Syrup
- Gelatin
- Vanilla Bean or Vanilla Extract
- Powdered Sugar
- Corn Starch
- Sprinkles for garnish
How do you make Prosecco Marshmallows?
- Combine powdered sugar and cornstarch in a bowl. Set aside. (This mixture will be used to prevent stickiness)
- Use parchment paper to cover the bottom of a 9×13 pan.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of powder mixture to coat the bottom of pan. Set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, combine sugar, corn syrup, and 1cup of prosecco.
- Stir mixture and bring to a boil.
- Place candy thermometer in the saucepan to measure the temperature.
- You want the temperature to get to 240 degrees. (This may take about 6-10 minutes)
- In a large mixing bowl, mix gelatin and 1cup of prosecco.
- Let sit for about 5 minutes
- Once mixture in the saucepan reaches 240 degrees, slowly whisk into gelatin mixture.
- Combine for about 15 minutes, until stiff peaks begin to form and mixture is lukewarm.
- Add vanilla bean/extract to mixture. (This will change the color a little.)
- Quickly pour marshmallow mixture into pan. Use a spatula that is covered with oil or cooking spray so that it does not stick.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of powder sugar mixture to coat the top of the marshmallow.
- Let marshmallow sit uncovered for 5 – 24 hours, depending on your desired stiffness.
- Flip pan onto a powdered surface and remove parchment paper.
- Either slice to desired size and shape or use a cookie cutter of choice.
- Garnish with sprinkles if desired.
How can you use Prosecco or Champagne Marshmallows?
- They are perfect to simply add to a cup of your favorite hot cocoa.
- Place one in your favorite bubbly. It can be prosecco, champagne, brut, sparkling wine, you get the point.
- Add a few drops of food color to change the shade of your marshmallows for any occasion.
Prosecco Marshmallows
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 pieces 1x
Ingredients
2 cups of sugar
2 cup of chilled Prosecco of choice (divided)
1 tablespoon of corn syrup
3 packets of gelatin
1 teaspoon of vanilla bean or vanilla extract
1/2 cup of powdered sugar
1/2 cup of corn starch
You will need a 9×13 pan and candy thermometer
Instructions
Combine powdered sugar and cornstarch in a bowl. Set aside. (This mixture will be used to prevent stickiness)
Use parchment paper to cover the bottom of a 9×13 pan.
Sprinkle a generous amount of powder mixture to coat the bottom of pan. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan over medium low heat, combine sugar, corn syrup, and 1cup of prosecco.
Stir mixture and bring to a boil.
Place candy thermometer in the saucepan to measure the temperature.
You want the temperature to get to 240 degrees. (This may take about 6-10 minutes)
In a large mixing bowl, mix gelatin and 1cup of prosecco.
Let sit for about 5 minutes.
Once mixture in the saucepan reaches 240 degrees, slowly whisk into gelatin mixture.
Combine for about 15 minutes, until stiff peaks begin to form and mixture is lukewarm.
Add vanilla bean/extract to mixture. (This will change the color a little.)
Quickly pour marshmallow mixture into pan. Use a spatula that is covered with oil or cooking spray so that it does not stick.
Sprinkle a generous amount of powder sugar mixture to coat the top of the marshmallow.
Let marshmallow sit uncovered for 5 – 24 hours, depending on your desired stiffness.
Flip pan onto a powdered surface and remove parchment paper.
Either slice to desired size and shape or use a cookie cutter of choice.
Garnish with sprinkles if desired.
Notes
- The powder mixture is your friend.
- If you don’t have a stand alone mixer, use someone to pour for you if you can.
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Keywords: homemade, marshmallows, prosecco, champagne
Original post date 01/24/2017. Updated 12/30/2020. Updated photos are by Eric King of Easy Gay Oven