Homemade Marshmallow Crème (Frosting)

Homemade Marshmallow Crème (Frosting)

simple homemade frosting

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 6m
Total Time: 11m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
5.0 (13 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

209
Calories
0.1g
Fat
50.6g
Carbohydrate
3.6g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
34mg
Sodium
1 cup
Serving Size
Homemade Marshmallow Crème (Frosting)

Recipe Description

This Homemade Marshmallow Creme (Frosting) is such a fantastic recipe, and the best thing is that it doesn’t contain any of the preservatives and high fructose corn syrup of store-bought versions. This recipe makes a super creamy and sweet homemade marshmallow frosting that will quickly replace all your old frosting recipes!

To make this delicious marshmallow creme frosting, start by whisking egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar over a pan of boiling water. Once frothy on top, remove from the heat and add vanilla extract. Continue to beat until glossy and stiff peaks form. Spread, pipe, or swirl onto cupcakes, cakes, and other treats. Serve immediately or heat with a kitchen blowtorch for a delicious toasted marshmallow topping.

To make this Homemade Marshmallow Creme (Frosting), you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Homemade Marshmallow Crème (Frosting)

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Whisk egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar

    5 min
    Step 1 - Homemade Marshmallow Crème (Frosting)Step 1 - Homemade Marshmallow Crème (Frosting)

    Place 4 large egg whites, 1 cup of sugar, and ½ a teaspoon of cream of tartar in a heatproof bowl. Place the bowl over a saucepan filled with two inches of simmering water but be careful not to let it touch the water. Using a handheld mixer, whisk constantly for about 4 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the mixture has thinned out. The mixture will be thick and tacky at first, and then thin out and appear frothy on top.

  2. 2

    Remove from heat

    1 min
    Step 2 - Homemade Marshmallow Crème (Frosting)

    Remove the bowl from the heat.

  3. 3

    Add vanilla extract

    5 min
    Step 3 - Homemade Marshmallow Crème (Frosting)

    Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and beat for a further 5 minutes until glossy and stiff peaks form.

  4. 4

    Frost cakes or cupcakes

    1 min
    Step 4 - Homemade Marshmallow Crème (Frosting)

    Use the meringue frosting to frost cupcakes or cakes.

  5. 5

    Serve

    1 min
    Step 5 - Homemade Marshmallow Crème (Frosting)

    Serve immediately or use a blow torch to create a delicious toasted marshmallow topping.

  6. 6

    Store

    1 min
    Step 6 - Homemade Marshmallow Crème (Frosting)

    Leftovers will keep for up to 2 days in the refrigerator if covered properly. Frosted baked goods can be left at room temperature for up to 6-8 hours with this topping. After that, store in the refrigerator or the topping will start to flop. Do not freeze.

This Homemade Marshmallow Creme (Frosting) is a perfect, smooth and sweet cake frosting. Try it soon and please come back to leave a review below.

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 (13 reviews)
Ian
February 21, 2025
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Superb marshmallow delight!

Xander
December 14, 2024
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Dope!

Dawn Thompson
September 21, 2024
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Wow! This frosting is a game-changer! I made it for my husband's birthday cake, and everyone loved it! The marshmallow flavor is just perfect, and it was super easy to whip up. No more store-bought for us! Proud to serve this delight!

Valerie
June 15, 2024
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OMG, this frosting is to die for! Made it for my kid's birthday and everyone was raving. So easy and way better than store-bought! Will def be my go-to from now on. Thanks for sharing this gem!

Xandra
April 24, 2024
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So easy and super yum for cake!

Wendy
February 29, 2024
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OMG!

Cathy
February 8, 2024
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I made this marshmallow crème for my friend's birthday, and it was a hit! The simplicity of the recipe made it easy to whip up. I love how fluffy and light it turned out, plus there are no weird additives like in store-bought versions. Will definetly make this again for future celebrations.

Sophie
November 5, 2022
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OMG! This marshmallow crème is on another level! Made it for my son's bday party, and it was a hit! So easy to whip up, and no weird stuff like the store-bought ones. Everyone kept asking for the recipe. Totally gonna make this again!

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