This Homemade Eggless Marshmallow Fluff is stretchy, sticky, and totally irresistible! Make your own Fluff at home with just a few simple ingredients. The recipe includes step-by-step photos and lots of tips.
Homemade Eggless Marshmallow Fluff Recipe Highlights
My daughter is a BIG fan of marshmallows, so she always wanted to try Marshmallow Fluff. Of course, the store-bought version has eggs in it, so I had to come up with a Homemade Eggless Marshmallow Crème recipe.
I am so happy I did…this Homemade Eggless Marshmallow Crème is one of her all-time favorites!
It’s stretchy, sticky, dense, and totally irresistible! This homemade egg-free marshmallow fluff is relatively easy to make with just a few ingredients.
We mostly use it to make sandwiches and fill cupcakes, but there are so many delicious ways to enjoy this Homemade Eggless Marshmallow Fluff (see more ideas on how to use it below).
Marshmallow Crème or Fluff vs. Meringue
Marshmallow Crème is a stretchy, sticky, and dense cream. Its texture is similar to melted marshmallows. On the other hand, meringue is a more light, fluffy, and airy mixture. It holds its form perfectly, which makes it perfect for piping. If you’re looking to make more of a fluffy and less dense pipeable meringue, check out my Eggless Meringue recipe.
Ingredients Notes & Substitutions
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions (scroll down).
You’ll need:
- Aquafaba: Aquafaba is just the liquid that we usually discard from a can of beans. This liquid emulates the unmistakably fluffy texture of whipped egg whites. Want to know more about aquafaba? Check this out!
- Cream of tartar: Cream of tartar stabilizes the aquafaba and helps the mixture whip. It’s a necessary ingredient, and I do not recommend skipping it or substituting it.
- Sugar: Regular white granulated sugar o caster sugar.
- Water
- Vanilla extract: For optimal flavor, reach for pure vanilla instead of imitation. Even better, try homemade vanilla extract!
Step By Step Recipe Photo Tutorial
Please check the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact quantities and detailed instructions (scroll down).
1 – Make the sugar syrup
Bring back your passion for baking, even if you cannot use eggs!
2 – Whip the aquafaba and cream of tartar
3 – Carefully add the sugar syrup to the whipped aquafaba
4 – Continue whipping until thick and glossy
Tips To Make Homemade Eggless Marshmallow Crème
The cream of tartar stabilizes the aquafaba and helps the mixture to whip. It’s a necessary ingredient, and I do not recommend skipping it or substituting it.
You will need a thermometer to make this. I like this one because it has a pot clip.
Use caution when making the sugar syrup as it will be very hot!!
Once again, be very careful when pouring the sugar syrup into the mixer. It’s IMPORTANT that you pour the stream right between the whisk and the sides of the bowl (see photo above) so the syrup doesn’t get splashed by the whisk.
If you’re looking to make more of a fluffy and less dense pipeable meringue, check out my Eggless Meringue recipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
Marshmallow Fluff or Crème is a stretchy, sticky, and dense cream. Its texture is similar to melted marshmallows. On the other hand, meringue is a more light, fluffy, and airy mixture. It holds its form perfectly, which makes it perfect for piping.
The cream of tartar stabilizes the aquafaba and helps the mixture to whip. It’s a necessary ingredient, and I do not recommend skipping it or substituting it.
My homemade eggless marshmallow fluff can be made and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. This aquafaba marshmallow crème tends to separate when left in the fridge. If that happens, you can whisk it a bit to incorporate.
Uses for Homemade Eggless Marshmallow Fluff
- Add a big dollop of it over ice cream or hot chocolate.
- Fill eggless crepes.
- Make Rice Krispie treats.
- Fill cupcakes.
- Use it as a dip on your dessert table.
- Add a layer of eggless marshmallow crème between two cookies and/or Whoopie Pies to create an unexpected flavor and texture.
- Top brownies.
- Make Marshmallow Creme sandwiches with peanut butter.
Storing
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. This aquafaba marshmallow crème tends to separate when left in the fridge. If that happens, you can whisk it a bit to incorporate.
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Homemade Eggless Marshmallow Fluff
Equipment
Ingredients
- ¼ cup (60 ml) aquafaba
- 1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3/4 cup + 1 tablespoon (160 g) white granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon (50 ml) water
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Using an electric mixer or a stand mixer (with the whisk attachment), beat on medium-high speed aquafaba and cream of tartar until the mixture becomes foamy and the mixture becomes opaque. Continue beating until reach medium peaks.
- Meanwhile, place water and sugar in a medium pot. Stir to combine and dissolve the sugar. Insert a candy thermometer into the pot and heat over medium heat.
- Simmer the water and sugar mixture until it reaches 240º F (120º C) on a candy thermometer. Remove the sugar mix from the heat once it reaches that temperature.
- Once the aquafaba reaches medium peaks, turn the mixer to low speed. Very slowly and carefully pour the sugar syrup into the fluff aquafaba in a thin, steady stream. Try to pour the stream right between the whisk and the sides of the bowl, so the syrup doesn't get splashed by the whisk.
- Once all of the syrup is in, set the mixer to medium-high speed and continue whipping. The mixture will deflate at first, but then it will thicken and fluff up.
- Continue to whip for 8 – 10 minutes, or until the mixture is thick and glossy and the base of your mixing bowl is no longer warm.
- Stir in vanilla and continue whipping until the fluff has cooled, about 2 – 3 more minutes.
- Use immediately or pour into an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- A candy thermometer is an important tool and unfortunately cannot be left out. I like this one because it has a pot clip.
- Use caution when making the sugar syrup as it will be very hot!!
- Once again, be very careful when pouring the sugar syrup into the mixer. It’s IMPORTANT that you pour the stream right between the whisk and the sides of the bowl (see photo above), so the syrup doesn’t get splashed by the whisk.
- If you’re looking to make more of a fluffy and less dense pipeable meringue, check out my Eggless Meringue recipe.
Nutrition
Eggless Baking Frequently Asked Questions
You’ve asked, I’ve answered! Read on for a handful of answers to the most frequently asked questions about eggless baking.
Originally posted in August 2020, the post content was edited to add more helpful information, with no change to the recipe in May 2022.
Is the white sugar in the recipe caster sugar or granulated sugar?
Hello Tia! In the US we mostly use granulated sugar but you can use either one. Thanks for your interest in my recipe. Please come back and let me know how you like it =)
Hi, I tried the recipe and it was amazing, thank you
Hello Tia! It sounds like you nailed it! Thanks so much for trying my recipe and taking the time to come back and let me know.
Do you think that adding food coloring (gel or liquid) would ruin the consistency? My 6-year-old has specifically requested blue & pink marshmallow frosting on her birthday cake this year. Thanks!
Hello Joanna! I don’t think adding food coloring will be a problem. Just make sure to use gel or paste so the quantity added is minimal. Thanks for your interest in my recipe. Please come back and let me know how you like it =)
Thanks! After rereading the post, I have a question: do you think this would work as icing for a two-layer cake, or would it be too runny?
Hello Joanna! If you going to serve the cake immediately, it could work. But keep in mind that it won’t set as a regular buttercream, it will be on the runny side. Thanks for your interest in my recipe. Please come back and let me know how you like it =)