Marshmallow Cream

Marshmallow cream is an original American confectionery. It consists of whipped egg whites combined with corn syrup, sugar, and a thickening agent. The result is a fluffy, sweet, spreadable cream used in many recipes and delicious combinations. Although marshmallow cream can be prepared at home, it is usually factory-produced and bought in jars. The homemade variety was first mentioned in a recipe dating back to 1896, but marshmallow cream as a product first started to be sold at the beginning of the 20th century. It was invented by a local in Somerville Massachusetts, who later sold his recipe which is still produced by only three companies in the United States: Durkee-Mower with their Marshmallow Fluff, Kraft, and Solo Foods. This soft, sweet, and velvety cream can be used as a frosting on cakes and cupcakes, as a filling inside whoopie pies and cookies, or layered between graham crackers and chocolate for a tasty and quick version of s’mores. One of the favorite delicacies is the classic fluffernutter sandwich, a combination of delicious peanut butter and the luscious marshmallow cream spread inside two bread slices.