Sometimes you just want something simple, sweet and pretty to make in a hurry – well this is it, it’s my cheats version of an Easy Marshmallow Slice!
Published September 23, 2016, Updated April 5, 2024
This Marshmallow slice is so easy you can whip it up in no time! Despite there being a few steps involved it is baked in under 30 minutes, allow to set overnight and you will have a delicious, cute and sweet treat to share with friends and family.
The idea came to me last night as I was staring into the cupboard hoping to get hit with some inspiration and my hand kept straying to the open marshmallow packet from my last blog post. As I was mindlessly nibbling them I thought yes – what about a cheats marshmallow slice!
I have a BEAUTIFUL version you can find here – with a delicious buttery shortcake and a massive fluffy marshmallow topping that I definitely recommend you try – but in the mean time next time you want a quick treat try this version.
All it takes is whipping up a quick shortbread base, topping with strawberry jam and then finishing off with a packet of marshmallows and a sprinkling of coconut. Be sure to allow time for the slice to completely cool or you can imagine the mess you might end up with when you try and slice it!
I found slicing it to be really easy, I used a large sharp knife and cleaned with hot water and a dry towel between slices.
Take care making this one, as you are handling the slice tin a few times while it and the ingredients are hot! Both the base and the topping with rise quite a bit but it settles down once cooled.
So that is all! Check out the recipe below.
Easy Marshmallow Slice
Delicious easy Marshmallow Slice with jam
Ingredients
- 120 grams Butter (Room Temp)
- 2/3 Cup of Caster Sugar [Superfine sugar] (140 grams)
- 2 Egg Yolks, medium
- 1 Cup Plain White Flour (150 grams)
- 1/4 Cup Self Raising Flour (37 grams)
- 1/3 Cup Strawberry Jam (85 mls)
- 180 grams Pink & White Marshmallows
- 2-3 Tablespoons Desiccated Coconut
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200C (390F)
- Prepare a slice tin (23cm x 23cm) with baking paper - ensure high sides and paper goes up above the tin on both sides
- In a mixing bowl, using a food mixer or beaters, combine the butter and caster sugar and whip until pale and creamy (approx 4 minutes)
- Seperate the egg yolks from the whites, discard the whites.
- Add the egg yolks to the butter sugar mixture and beat in well
- Carefully fold in the plain flour and self raising flour
- Bake for 10 minutes and remove from the oven (it will begin to rise)
- Dollop small amounts of the jam all over the hot base, once it begins to melt spread all over with the back of a spoon gently
- Return to the oven for 5 minutes
- Then place the marshmallows in alternating patterns until fully covered
- Return to the oven for 8 minutes until soft and spreading but only pale golden colour
- Sprinkle with coconut and set aside to fully cool (overnight) before slicing with a warm knife, cleaning in between each slice.
- Serve & Enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 186Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 87mgCarbohydrates: 30gFiber: 0gSugar: 18gProtein: 2g
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So there you have it, quick simple and kinda cool! This slice will definitely stand out among the others at your next gathering.
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Happy Baking
Happy Baking! Anna
RP says
Can i use peanut butter instead on jam? If not what can i use? My daughter doesnt like jam.
justamumnz says
You could leave it out altogether, or perhaps some Nutella or something you think would go well with marshmallows.
Sandra Beckett says
I tried this recipe this morning. Only tin I had that was 23cm square had high sides, so the marshmallows didn’t brown. Speaking of which, the packets of Pascalls marshmallows here in Australia are 280gms, and I used one and a half packets (more than three times that is stated in the recipe). In total 64 marshmallows! However the slice is delicious and will certainly make it again.
Jody says
Hi ya, thanks for this recipe. I came across it and decided to make it for my son’s class shared lunch tomorrow!! It was easy and looks delicious (still cooling at the moment). I wondered though – do you leave it in the baking tin to cool? And do you cool it in the fridge? Thanks 🙂
justamumnz says
I would cool this one until the Marshmallow is cold before removing it from the tin. I tend to leave it on the bench to cool
Jody says
Thank you!! 🙂
Victoria says
Made this and it’s fab! I forgot about it in the oven and the marshmallows caramelised so didn’t put on the coconut. This was super delicious.
justamumnz says
That’s great you enjoyed it!!! I’m glad I’m not the only one who forgets things in the oven lol
Michelle Griffiths says
Wonder how they would turn out if you melted the marshmallows in a pot first them spread on top?
justamumnz says
Would be lovely but possibly very sticky? This way is really clean and easy to make. If you do try it let me know how you get on! 🙂 Anna