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Electric mixer with beaters covered in stiff peaks of vegan marshmallow fluff or meringue, held above a metal mixing bowl against an orange background.
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Foolproof Vegan Marshmallow Fluff (4 Ingredients)

This vegan marshmallow fluff is glossy, pillowy perfection. We tested it all to nail that classic marshmallow flavor—no eggs, no dairy!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword: dairy-free marshmallow alternative, egg-free meringue, low-fat whipped topping, vegan marshmallow fluff
Diet: Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Occasion: 4th of July, Birthdays, Game Day, Valentine's Day
Time: 15 minutes or less, 30 minutes or less, 45 minutes or less
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

  • ½ cup aquafaba from 1 can of unsalted chickpeas
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract 5 mL
  • ½ tsp cream of tartar
  • ½ cup sugar

Instructions

  • Strain: Strain chickpeas to get ½ cup aquafaba (use chickpeas for another chickpea recipe).
    A strainer with chickpeas, an empty can, and a bowl of aquafaba are arranged on a yellow tiled surface.
  • Whisk To Frothy: Add aquafaba to a large mixing bowl. Using your electric beaters (with the whisk attachment if you have one), beat the aquafaba until it's foamy, about 30 seconds. Beat in 1 tsp vanilla extract and ½ tsp cream of tartar.
    A metal mixing bowl with frothy liquid and a hand mixer, next to a small plate of powder and a brown bottle, on an orange tiled countertop.
  • Add Sugar: While continuing to beat the aquafaba, slowly pour in ½ cup sugar about a tablespoon at a time.
    A metal mixing bowl with frothy liquid, electric beaters, and a cup of white sugar with a measuring spoon on an orange tiled countertop.
  • Whisk To Stiff Peaks: Continue beating for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the aquafaba meringue is smooth and glossy.
    When you lift the beater out of the fluff, it should form a little peak that stays upright and doesn't fold over.
    A mixing bowl filled with stiffly whipped vegan meringue sits next to an electric hand mixer with beaters, set on an orange tiled surface.

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Notes

Storage: Vegan marshmallow fluff is best when fresh (it doesn’t store well and can separate or become weepy after about a day). If you’re making it for a party, I recommend whipping it right before serving for the best texture.
Why isn’t my aquafaba whipping up? Ensure you’re using unsalted canned chickpeas and that the aquafaba is at room temperature. If it’s still not working, try reducing the aquafaba by simmering it gently on the stove until it thickens slightly.
Can I use homemade aquafaba? You can, but results may vary. Homemade aquafaba (from dried chickpeas) often has a different starch concentration and might not whip as well. For consistent results, we recommend canned.
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