Home ยทย Recipes ยทย Desserts & Baking ยทย Brownies, Bars, & Pastries Matcha Marshmallows Author: Maryanne CabreraPublished: Mar 12, 2015Updated: Mar 12, 2021 View Recipe6 ReviewsThis post may contain affiliate links. Read our disclosure policy. A Japanese spin on marshmallows! These matcha marshmallows are flavored with green tea. My love for matcha was solidified when I studied abroad in Tokyo for my last semester of undergrad. I ate my weight in matcha during my brief time there. Matcha is a versatile flavor that can be incorporated in a wide range of desserts. From matcha madeleines to matcha tiramisu, this delicious tea can turn an old familiar treat into something exciting and brand new! Homemade Matcha Marshmallow Squares Easily transform marshmallows with matcha powder! Whip up a batch of homemade matcha marshmallows. Use these to top your favorite hot chocolate, eat them as is, or use them to make s’mores! Matcha Red Bean S’mores Use these matcha marshmallow squares to make these Japanese inspired s’mores! Matcha and red bean are a popular pairing in Japanese sweet treats. For some people, matcha can be a bit overpowering, but when combined with sweet red bean, itโs harmonious and lovely. Also, pairing matcha marshmallows with graham crackers adds a nice sweet crunch. How to use Gelatin sheets: Most of the marshmallows recipes out there use powdered gelatin. I prefer to use sheet gelatin (leaf gelatin). Unlike powdered gelatin, there is no chance you’ll end up with any yucky undissolved granules. In my opinion, sheet gelatin also tastes better (as in it doesn’t impart any flavor at all). Generally, you can substitute silver sheet gelatin for regular powdered gelatin gram for gram in a recipe. There are three types of sheet gelatin: gold, silver, and bronze. They differ based on their bloom strength, meaning how strong of a gelatin they create. Silver is the standard and it’s the same strength at as the powdered gelatin from the market. Using sheet gelatin is SUPER easy. Begin with a bowl of ice water. Submerge gelatin sheets into cold water. Leave it alone for 5 minutes, or until the sheets have softened. After 5 minutes, the gelatin sheets should have softened and look like plastic wrap. Scoop it out of the water and squeeze out any excess liquid. Place it in a small bowl and microwave it at low power until it melts to a liquid. It takes about 10 seconds. The thing with gelatin (powdered and sheet), it has to be used immediately, so plan accordingly. Candy Thermometer for Cooking Sugar The most important thing to have when making homemade marshmallows is a candy thermometer. Heat the sugar to 240 degrees F remove from the stove and let it cool slightly to about 210 degrees F. This is important so you don’t burn the gelatin. Pour the melted sugar into the bowl of a stand mixer. Add the melted gelatin and matcha and start whipping! Whip on low-medium speed for a minute or two to get the ingredients combined, and then crank up the speed and let the mixer do it’s job until the mixture is light and fluffy. Use a slightly greased spatula to transfer the sticky mixture into a greased and parchment lined pan. Spread the mixture into an even layer. Sift matcha sugar dusting powder over the marshmallow. Let it sit at room temperature for 5 hours (or better, overnight). Remove the giant marshmallow from the pan and place it upside down on a powered sugar surface. Slowly peel off the parchment bottom of the marshmallow. As you remove the parchment, sprinkle on the dusting mixture on top. Now it’s time for my favorite part! Cutting the marshmallows! You can use a knife to do the job, but I prefer to use scissors. Cut the marshmallows into your desired size/shape. Have your dusting mixture on hand to coat the marshmallows as you cut. That’s it. They’re done and ready to be eaten. Matcha Marshmallows No ratings yet Soft, fluffy marshmallows flavored with matcha powder. Yield: 9-inch square pan Prep Time: 10 minutes minutesCook Time: 10 minutes minutesCooling Time: 5 hours hoursTotal Time: 5 hours hours 20 minutes minutes Servings: 16 squares Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate Recipe Ingredients▢ ยฝ cup water▢ 1 cup granulated sugar▢ ยฝ cup light corn syrup▢ 6 sheets gelatin, silver strength*▢ 1 Tablespoon matcha powder▢ 2 Tablespoons waterMatcha Sugar Dusting Powder:▢ 1 cup confectioners’ sugar▢ 1 ยฝ teaspoon cornstarch▢ 2 teaspoons matcha powder Instructions In a medium sauce pot, combine ยฝ cup water, 1 cup sugar, and corn syrup. ย Set over medium-high heat and cook to soft ball stage, 240ยฐF. ย Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper, allowing for an overhang on all four sheets. ย Lightly grease parchment paper and set aside.When the sugar mixture reaches about 190ยฐF, bloom the gelatin. Place gelatin sheets in a bowl of ice water. Let sit for 5 minutes, or until sheets have softened. Remove sheets from the water and squeeze out any excess liquid. Place softened gelatin in a small bowl and microwave it at low power until it melts into a liquid. It takes about 10-15 secondsIn a small bowl mix together 1 Tablespoon matcha powder and 2 Tablespoon water. Set aside.Once sugar mixture has reached 240ยฐF. Remove from heat and let mixture cool slightly to 210ยฐF. Pour into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment. Add liquid gelatin and matcha mixture. Whip on low-medium speed for a minute or two to get all the ingredients combined. Then increase the speed and whip until mixture is light and fluffy.Use a lightly oil spatula to pour marshmallow mixture into the prepared pan. Spread the mixture into an even layer. Sift matcha sugar dusting powder all over the top of the marshmallow. Let it sit at room temperature for 5 hours (up to overnight).Remove the giant marshmallow from the pan and place it upside down on a confectioners’ sugar dusted surface. Peel off the parchment bottom of the marshmallow. As you remove the parchment, sprinkle the matcha sugar dusting powder over the exposed marshmallow.Use a knife or sharp scissors to cut the marshmallows into your desired size and shape. Have the matcha sugar dusting powder on hand to coat the marshmallows as you cut. Matcha Sugar Dusting Powder:Sift together confectioners’ sugar, cornstarch, and matcha powder. NotesStorage & Leftovers: Keep marshmallows in airtight container for up to 2 weeks.ย Ingredient Notes: I use the Gelita brand gelatin (silver strength). ย They come in really large packs (about 400 sheets in a box). ย Itโs my absolute favorite, although it may be a little difficult to find. ย I purchase mine at a local restaurant supply store. ย Amazon has many brands to choose from. ย I recommend these gelatin sheets. All images and text ยฉThe Little Epicurean NutritionCalories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 1mg | Fiber: 0.002g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 72IU | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 0.3mg Author: Maryanne Cabrera Course: DessertCuisine: American, Japanese Did you make this recipe?Show us on Instagram! Tag @littleepicurean and hashtag #littleepicurean. Note: I use the Gelita brand gelatin (silver strength). They come in really large packs (about 400 sheets in a box). It’s my absolute favorite, although it may be a little difficult to find. I purchase mine at a local restaurant supply store. Amazon has many brands to choose from. I recommend these gelatin sheets.
Fanny @ Oh Sweet Day! says: March 12, 2015 Seriously, green tea marshmallows?! I think you’ve totally scooped me out from my marginal dislike towards marshmallows. I thought I would only have marshmallows in smore. Now I think I would eat this too. Only if I could have it now. :) Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: March 15, 2015 Matcha marshmallows are my new fav marshmallow (after peppermint ones). You gotta check out my matcha red bean s’mores! I think you’ll like em! ;)
Cathleen @ A Taste Of Madness says: March 12, 2015 I LOVE anything with matcha in it! I have also wanted to make homemade marshmallows for so long now. This looks so good!! Reply
Sarah @ SnixyKitchen says: March 13, 2015 OMGAWWWWDDD – You are my hero. I am so behind on blog reading and I am so happy that THIS is the recipe I come back to. If you have extra marshmallows on hand, I know someone who’s got a birthday coming up (wink wink). I expect to see a billion photos from MatchaBar so I can live vicariously through your tastebuds. Reply
Maryanne Cabrera says: March 15, 2015 Happy birthday month! Yes, many pictures will be taken. I’ll have to confirm your shipping address when I return. Don’t want treats being delivered to the wrong place ;)