Name: Coconut marshmallow
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 150 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon powdered gelatine; 2 cup caster sugar; 2 teaspoon vanilla essence; 2 egg whites, at room temperature; 2 cup desiccated coconut

Coconut marshmallow

Fluffy marshmallow rolled in coconut makes a delightful and fun addition to any party or high tea.

Makes 60 Item

Prep

30M

Cook

Total

2H 30M

Ingredients

2 tablespoon powdered gelatine

2 cup caster sugar

2 teaspoon vanilla essence

2 egg whites, at room temperature

2 cup desiccated coconut

Method

1.Grease and line a 30 x 20cm (base measurement) slice pan with baking paper, extending paper at long sides for handles.

2.Sprinkle gelatine over 1/2 cup boiling water in a small heatproof jug; stir to dissolve. Place sugar and 1/2 cup water in a heavy-based saucepan over moderate heat. Stir, without boiling, until sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil. Boil, without stirring, for 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Whisk gelatine mixture and essence into hot syrup; stir until dissolved.

3.Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites in a clean dry heatproof bowl until soft peaks form. Gradually beat hot syrup into egg white in a thin steady stream for 10 minutes or until mixture becomes light and fluffy and begins to cool. Spread into prepared pan; level surface. Cover with plastic food wrap. Stand at room temperature for 2 hours or until set.

4.Transfer marshmallow to a chopping board. Using a wet knife, cut into 60 pieces. Roll marshmallow in coconut to coat. Serve.