Matcha Green Tea Marshmallow

Matcha Green Tea Marshmallow

Serves: Makes about 50 square marshmallows
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Matcha Green Tea Marshmallow

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup confectioner's sugar
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Matcha powder, divided
  • 3 packages unflavored gelatin
  • 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon ice-cold water, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Nonstick spray

Instructions

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Homemade marshmallows are delicious. Homemade Matcha Green Tea Marshmallows are even more delicious!
  1. Sift confectioner's sugar, cornstarch, and 1 teaspoon matcha powder together in a small bowl. Lightly spray a metal baking pan with nonstick cooking spray. Add a little of the matcha mixture to the pan and lightly tap to coat the bottom and sides. Return any remaining mixture to the bowl for later. Also lightly coat a spatula with nonstick spray and set it aside for later.
  2. Whisk together the gelatin and 1/2 cup water in a small bowl and let sit for 5 minutes until the gelatin is dissolved.
  3. In a small heavy-bottom saucepan, combine 1/2 cup water, granulated sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Cover and cook over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes. Uncover, clip a candy thermometer onto the side of the pan, and continue to cook until mixture reaches 240ºF, approximately 7-8 minutes. Immediately remove from the heat.
  4. Turn the mixer on low speed and slowly pour the sugar syrup down the side of the bowl into the gelatin mixture. Increase the speed to medium-high and allow the mixture to whip for 6 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, create a slurry with 1 tablespoon of matcha powder and 1 tablespoon of water. Mix until no dry parts remain. If the mixture is too dry, add another teaspoon of water.
  6. Return to the mixer and turn speed up to high and whip another 6-8 minutes, or until the mixture becomes very thick and is lukewarm. Add matcha slurry during the last minute of whipping.
  7. Quickly pour the mixture into the prepared pan, using the lightly oiled spatula to spread the mixture evenly in the pan. Generously dust the top of the marshmallow with some of the sugar and cornstarch mixtures. Reserve the rest for later.
  8. Allow the marshmallows to sit uncovered for 4-8 hours.
  9. Turn the marshmallows out onto a cutting board and use a pizza wheel to cut marshmallows into one-inch-square pieces. Dust the newly cut marshmallows with the remaining sugar and cornstarch mixture. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks. If marshmallows become too moist over time, reduce them with any leftover sugar and cornstarch mixture to "refresh" them.
Notes:
  • If you like the flavor of matcha, add a teaspoon to the confectioner's sugar and cornstarch mixture. It will also intensify the green color of the marshmallows.
  • Do not attempt to directly pour the matcha powder while the mixer is on high speed. The powder will fly everywhere, and your kitchen will be perpetually green! Making a slurry prevents a mess from occurring, so take heed.