Homemade Strawberry Marshmallows (Zephyr)

Homemade Strawberry Marshmallows (Zephyr)

light and airy strawberry mallows

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 13h 10m
Total Time: 13h 20m
Servings: 20
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Ingredients

Adjust servings:

For the Strawberry Puree:

For the Agar-Agar Syrup:

Nutritional Information

62
Calories
0,1g
Fat
16.2g
Carbohydrate
0.3g
Protein
0mg
Cholesterol
2mg
Sodium
Homemade Strawberry Marshmallows (Zephyr)

Recipe Description

These Homemade Strawberry Marshmallows are also known as zephyrs. Zephyrs are a type of sweet like a cross between a marshmallow and a meringue. They look like a meringue, but they have the texture and consistency of marshmallows. Zephyrs get their cute name from the Greek god of light wind: Zephyrus. This is due to the light and airy texture of this sweet treat.

These marshmallows are made by beating a strawberry purée together with sugar, egg whites and agar-agar. Agar-agar is a gelling agent and unlike gelatin, it is suitable for vegetarians. This recipe is a great way to use up strawberries. These go down a treat at a summer party because they look like piped roses.

To make Homemade Strawberry Marshmallows, you will need the following ingredients:So, how to make Homemade Strawberry Marshmallows?

Ingredients for Homemade Strawberry Marshmallows (Zephyr)

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare a baking sheet

    1 min
    Step 1 - Homemade Strawberry Marshmallows (Zephyr)

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set to one side.

  2. 2

    Make strawberry puree

    10 min
    Step 2 - Homemade Strawberry Marshmallows (Zephyr)Step 2 - Homemade Strawberry Marshmallows (Zephyr)

    Place the strawberries and sugar and lemon juice in a pan and bring to a simmer. As the berries are simmering, mash them and continue to simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Strain the strawberry puree

    30 min
    Step 3 - Homemade Strawberry Marshmallows (Zephyr)

    Strain the puree through a fine sieve into a bowl. You should get ½ cup of puree. Place the bowl over an ice bath and chill until it has cooled completely.

  4. 4

    Mix puree and egg white

    10 min
    Step 4 - Homemade Strawberry Marshmallows (Zephyr)

    When the puree is cold, add it to the bowl of a stand mixer and use the whisk attachment to combine it with the egg white. Whisk for 8-10 min on high speed until stiff peaks start to form.

  5. 5

    Make the agar-agar sauce

    5 min
    Step 5 - Homemade Strawberry Marshmallows (Zephyr)Step 5 - Homemade Strawberry Marshmallows (Zephyr)

    Meanwhile, mix water, agar-agar and sugar together in a pan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to low and simmer for about 5 minutes, whisking constantly. Remove from heat when the syrup thickens.

  6. 6

    Add agar-agar to the strawberry mixture

    5 min
    Step 6 - Homemade Strawberry Marshmallows (Zephyr)

    Turn the mixer down to the lowest speed and immediately, but gradually transfer the agar syrup to the strawberry mixture. Scrape down the mixer bowl and turn the heat back up to high speed. Beat for 2-3 more minutes until stiff peaks form.

  7. 7

    Pipe the marshmallows

    10 min
    Step 7 - Homemade Strawberry Marshmallows (Zephyr)

    Fit a piping bag with a Wilton 1M large open star tip and transfer the strawberry mixture to the bag. Pipe evenly shaped roses onto the prepared baking sheet. Make sure the roses are evenly sized as you’ll need to sandwich them together once they set.

  8. 8

    Rest

    12h
    Step 8 - Homemade Strawberry Marshmallows (Zephyr)

    Allow the piped marshmallows to set overnight, uncovered in a low humidity, draft free place at room temperature.

  9. 9

    Sandwich together

    5 min
    Step 9 - Homemade Strawberry Marshmallows (Zephyr)

    When you remove the marshmallows from the parchment, they should be slightly sticky where they were not exposed to the air. Use this to sandwich pairs of marshmallows together.

  10. 10

    Serve

    2 min
    Step 10 - Homemade Strawberry Marshmallows (Zephyr)

    Dust these zephyrs with powdered sugar before serving.

  11. 11

    Enjoy

    Step 11 - Homemade Strawberry Marshmallows (Zephyr)

Homemade Strawberry Marshmallows are a great treat at a summer party! They look impressive and taste delicious. Try them out soon and remember to tag #cookmerecipes in your baking posts!

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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4.8 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Olivia Johnson
October 9, 2022
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Superb taste, wow!

Rachel Smith
June 10, 2021
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Simply delicious treat! Made these for our garden party, and everyone loved them. They’re light, fluffy, and perfect for summer. I used fresh strawberries from our garden, which made them even better. Will definitely make again.

Clara
November 7, 2020
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Yum!

Athina
June 9, 2019
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Yummy-yummy! Jelena, thanks for sharing this recipe! Well done!

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