These strawberry marshmallows are the perfect treat: strawberry‑swirled marshmallows dusted with strawberry powdered sugar and finished with a dark chocolate drizzle. Pure delight.
Here’s a sweet little recipe you’ll want to make again and again.
I’m obsessed with homemade marshmallows, and these strawberry swirl ones might be my favorite. They’re light, pillowy, visually lovely, and genuinely delicious — a perfect treat for Valentine’s Day or any time you want something special.
Homemade marshmallows are unexpectedly amazing: airy yet chewy, sweet but not heavy. Over the years I’ve made many flavors, and each batch is always a hit.
This version uses freeze‑dried strawberries to create a vivid pink swirl and a concentrated strawberry flavor. The process is simple and forgiving — crush the fruit, mix it into half the batch, swirl it in, let it set, and finish with chocolate and a sprinkle of extra strawberry powder.
Freeze‑dried strawberries are the key ingredient here. They give vibrant color and strong flavor without adding moisture. You can use raspberries, blueberries, or other freeze‑dried fruits if you prefer — the technique is the same and it works beautifully.
After the marshmallows set, I like to drizzle or dip them in melted dark chocolate mixed with a little coconut oil for shine, then add a few extra crushed freeze‑dried strawberries on top. They look as good as they taste.
These store well at room temperature in a sealed container, and you can make them ahead of time. Cut them into large squares or smaller bite‑sized pieces — either way they’re irresistible.
Below is the full recipe and clear instructions so you can recreate these strawberry swirl marshmallows at home.
Strawberry Swirl Marshmallows
Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Swirl Marshmallows
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Ingredients
- 2 cups freeze dried strawberries, crushed, plus extra for sprinkling
- ½ cup powdered sugar for sprinkling and mixing
- 2 (.25 oz) packets of gelatin
- 8 tablespoons cold water
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cold water
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 ounces high-quality dark chocolate, melted
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
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Crush the freeze‑dried strawberries to a fine powder using a food processor or a zip‑top bag and rolling pin. Reserve about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of the powder for the marshmallow mixture and set the rest aside for sprinkling.
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Combine the remaining strawberry powder with the powdered sugar until evenly mixed.
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Sprinkle the gelatin over 8 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl and let bloom. Prepare an 8×8 pan with nonstick spray, then coat it with the strawberry powdered sugar mixture, shaking to cover the entire pan.
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In a small saucepan, combine 1/3 cup cold water and 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar. Heat over medium, stirring until the sugar dissolves and the mixture becomes bubbly, about 3–4 minutes. Whisk in the bloomed gelatin and bring briefly to a boil, then remove from heat. Pour into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment and let it cool slightly.
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Add the vanilla and salt, then beat on medium‑high for 10–15 minutes until the mixture is thick, glossy, and pale white.
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Remove half of the marshmallow base and spread it into the prepared pan. Stir the reserved strawberry powder into the remaining marshmallow in the mixer and beat 1–2 minutes to combine.
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Spoon the strawberry mixture on top of the plain layer and use a knife to gently swirl the two layers together — aim for pretty marbling without fully mixing. Smooth the top.
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Dust the top with additional strawberry powdered sugar. Let set at room temperature for about 4 hours or overnight.
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Stir the coconut oil into the melted chocolate (or melt them together) until smooth and glossy.
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Once set, turn the marshmallow slab out and slice into squares (or cut smaller bites). Drizzle or dip in the melted chocolate and finish with a sprinkle of crushed freeze‑dried strawberries.
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Store at room temperature in an airtight container.
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So chewy and gooey — these marshmallows are a lovely, shareable treat.