Steeping Time + Setting Time 6 hourshrs40 minutesmins
Total Time 7 hourshrs35 minutesmins
Course Appetizers & Snacks, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 18marshmallows
Calories 211kcal
Ingredients
For The Chai Tea:
3black tea bags
3cinnamon sticks
2cardamom pods
3whole cloves
3allspice berries
1/2teaspoonground gingeror a 1-inch piece of fresh ginger
1cupboiling water
For The Classic Coating:
1 1/2 cupspowdered sugar
1cupcornstarch
2teaspoonsground cinnamonwhisk into part of the coating for dusting
For The Vanilla Layer:
4 1/2teaspoonsunflavored powdered gelatin
1/2cupcold water
3/4cupgranulated sugar
1/2 cuplight corn syrup, divided1/4 cup for the saucepan, 1/4 cup for the mixer
1/4cupwater
Pinch of sea salt
For The Chai Layer:
4 1/2teaspoonsunflavored powdered gelatin
1/2cupchai tea mixturefrom above
3/4cupgranulated sugar
6tablespoonslight corn syrup, divided3 tablespoons for the syrup, 3 tablespoons for the mixer
2tablespoonshoney
1vanilla podseeded and scraped
1/4cupwater
Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
Generously coat a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray. Use a paper towel to wipe away the excess, and make sure it's evenly distributed over the pan's surface.
To Make The Chai Tea:
In a heat-safe measuring cup or bowl, combine the tea bags, cinnamon sticks, cardamom pods, allspice berries, cloves, and ginger. Pour 1 cup boiling water over everything and steep for 30 minutes. After that, measure 1/2 cup of the tea mixture for the chai layer.
To Make The Classic Coating:
Whisk the powdered sugar and cornstarch together. Set aside. Then, in a small bowl, whisk the cinnamon into 1/2 cup of the classic coating for dusting.
To Make The Vanilla Layer:
Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water. Let it sit for at least 5 minutes.
In a medium saucepan, stir together the sugar, 1/4 cup corn syrup, water, and salt. Cook over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the syrup reaches 240°F.
Add the remaining 1/4 cup of corn syrup to the bowl of a stand mixer.
Melt the bloomed gelatin (in a double boiler or in the microwave for 30 seconds) until it's fully liquid, with no granules. Pour into the mixer bowl and mix on low with the whisk attachment.
Slowly pour in the syrup once it has reached 240°F. Increase the speed to medium and beat for 5 minutes. Then, increase to medium-high and beat for another 5 minutes. Beat on the highest setting for 1 to 2 minutes more.
The mixture will be fluffy, and have tripled in volume.
Spread the vanilla layer into your prepared pan, making sure it's evenly distributed.
To Make The Chai Layer:
Sprinkle the gelatin over the 1/2 cup of cooled chai tea. Let it sit for at least 5 minutes.
In a medium saucepan, stir the sugar, 3 tablespoons corn syrup, honey, vanilla seeds, water, and salt. Cook until the syrup reaches 240°F.
Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of corn syrup to the mixer bowl.
Melt the bloomed chai gelatin until it's fully liquid, then pour it into the mixer bowl and mix on low. Slowly pour in the 240°F syrup. Beat using the same timing as the vanilla layer (medium 5 minutes, medium-high 5 minutes, high 1 to 2 minutes).
Spread the chai layer over the vanilla layer. Using an offset spatula coated with cooking spray makes spreading easier. Sift the cinnamon coating over the top. Let them sit for 6 hours in a cool, dry place (overnight also works).
Take the marshmallows out of the pan and cut them into whatever shape you like.