Marshmallow Toast Food

TOASTED MARSHMALLOW SYRUP

Steps:

• Thread the marshmallows onto 2 disposable chopsticks and cook over the open flame of a stove until toasted all over, about 2 minutes. (Alternatively, line the baking sheet of a toaster oven with foil coated in nonstick spray, add the marshmallows and broil, flipping once, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.)
• Combine the sugar and 1 cup water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to low and add the toasted marshmallows to the saucepan. Cook, stirring continuously and turning down the heat if the mixture starts to bubble up around the edges of the saucepan, until the marshmallows are completely dissolved into an opaque mixture, 5 to 7 minutes.
• Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer and whisk in the vanilla extract and salt. Cool completely Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

TOASTED MARSHMALLOW SHOTS

Steps:

• Poke a marshmallow onto a skewer, making sure the skewer pierces at least halfway through the marshmallow. Toast the marshmallow evenly on all sides, including the bottom, over medium heat. (Alternately, preheat the broiler and evenly space the marshmallows on a baking sheet. Broil until slightly charred and puffed.)
• Place the marshmallow toasted-side up on a plate and let cool slightly, about 30 seconds. Carefully remove the inside of the marshmallow with a small metal spoon, being careful not to rip the marshmallow; transfer the insides to a microwave-safe bowl. Repeat with the remaining marshmallows. Place the hollowed marshmallow shells in the fridge until slightly firm, about 5 minutes.
• Microwave the bowl of marshmallow insides until slightly melted, about 30 seconds. Mix in the prepared chocolate pudding and liqueur, if using, until well combined.
• Transfer the mixture to a resealable plastic bag or pastry bag and trim the tip off. Pipe the mixture into each marshmallow. Chill until the mixture becomes slightly firm, about 10 minutes.
• When ready to serve, drizzle with chocolate syrup, then sprinkle with crushed graham crackers and top with whipped cream.