Mmmmm, a buttery base with a thick marshmallow topping.
I remember my mother making this slice often.
But she did it the hard way...
with gelatin or jelly.
And we beat and beat that mixture using hand beaters.
For what seemed like hours to my young mind,
until the topping turned pale pink and creamy.
But I discovered a super-easy way to make the marshmallow topping.
Using MARSHMALLOWS!
You do need an electric beater to create it quickly.
10 minutes is all you need.
And then you pile it on the prebaked cooled shortcake base.
Leave to set.
And then cut into squares.
It is so delicious.
Fluffy.
And not too sweet.
Try it.
Bake it with the kids.
It will become a family favourite.
just top with a berry jus, berries (from a can or fresh),
and a dollop of cream or ice cream (or both).
You'll find the recipe HERE
or copy and Paste the recipe:
Marshmallow Slice
For the Base:
125 grams of soft butter
1 cup of white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon of vanilla essence
1 cup of sifted self-raising flour
Beat the butter, sugar and vanilla until pale and creamy.
Mix in the sifted flour
With clean floured fingers, press the mixture into a greased 20 x 30cm slice pan that has been lined with baking paper that has come up the sides by at least 2 inches.
(you will need this height for the marshmallow topping stage.
Bake at 180 degrees for 20 minutes and cool completely.
Marshmallow Topping:
In a pot place 1/2 a cup of water.
Add 1 packet (520 grams) f pink and white marshmallows
(I used the Pascall Big Softie Brand)
Heat over medium heat stirring until the marshmallows melt.
Set aside to cool.
Place the marshmallow mixture in the bowl of an electric cake mixer.
Beat slowly at first, and then increase the speed as it thickens.
Beat for at least 10 minutes.
When the marshmallow mixture is thick. pale and creamy pile on top of the cooled, cooked base.
Sprinkle with coconut.
Refrigerate until set.
Cut into squares.
Keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Help with ingredient conversion here.
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