Chocolate is a popular ingredient to use alongside marshmallows.
There are several different marshmallow desserts that can be made for any occasion. While marshmallows are reasonably cheap in stores, they’re also relatively easy to make at home, usually just mixing together gelatin and a simple syrup; many recipes can be found online. Simple marshmallow desserts can involve simply dipping marshmallows in melted chocolate or coconut, for example, or making marshmallows out of cookies and candy bars. There are several other mixed fruit cakes, pies, and/or desserts that also use marshmallows.
One of the most common types of marshmallow desserts is a type of snack bar made with puffed rice cereal, melted marshmallow, and butter. They don’t even need to be baked; the ingredients are simply mixed together on a baking sheet and cut into squares to serve. However, there are other easy ways to make marshmallow desserts. Dipping large marshmallows in melted chocolate and then allowing them to harden is a popular way; many people serve these marshmallows on sticks as a sort of dessert skewer. In addition to the chocolate sauce, some will also add extra ingredients such as coconut, chocolate or caramel candies, among others.
S’mores are another popular choice for marshmallow desserts. These are campfire favorites, but can also be made on a grill or just on a regular stove or microwave. In this dessert, a kind of sandwich is made with whole grain crackers, a chocolate bar and toasted marshmallows. The ingredients are melted in the heat source and then eaten as a sandwich. Many people also take the basic principles and ingredients of this recipe and make other s’mores-themed desserts, such as s’mores cakes, cupcakes, or tarts with a graham cracker crust and marshmallow frosting.
A whipped marshmallow frosting is a great topping for many other types of cakes and cupcakes. Additionally, marshmallows are often added to mixed fruit salads to give them a sweeter, dessert-like flavor and appearance. Some people also make a type of marshmallow spread to serve as a topping for a fruit salad or other sweet dessert dish. The beauty of marshmallows is that they are relatively plain and simple, so they go well with many other different types of dessert ingredients or flavors. Experimenting with recipes to find new marshmallow desserts can also be fun, especially with children.