In Good FlavorThese marshmallow pops are stuffed with brownies and swirled in pink and white candy melts. They make great treats for parties, special occasions, and holidays. Just change the colors to suit the theme.
Hi everyone! I’m so excited about today’s post because I’m introducing IGF’s first-ever food video clip!! Woo hoo!!! When I decided to jump into the world of food video, I wanted to do a test run before investing money in equipment such as a cooktop and a new tripod with a horizontal camera mount. I’m glad to say that with a little crafty MacGyvering, I made the video with no added cost.
Difficulties with my first-ever video:
As you watch the video, keep in mind that it was recorded on my iPhone. To capture overhead shots, I created a phone mount using a wire hanger taken right out of my closet. With some tricky origami-like techniques, I twisted and bent the hanger into a shelf for the phone. I then secured the entire contraption to a cabinet above my workspace using a surprisingly large amount of string. For the record, I attached and removed this makeshift phone mount multiple times, and I never hung it up the same way twice. Haha!
If you’re curious about what this thing looks like, I regret to inform you that I won’t be sharing a picture. It may not be a beauty, but it got the job done, and that’s what truly matters, right?
Oh, and don’t even get me started on the technical difficulties I faced with my phone. I had to restart clips multiple times because my phone continuously ran out of memory and died mid-shoot. No matter how many images I deleted from my library, I couldn’t create enough space to record even a short 10-second clip. After a couple of hours of battling with my phone, I finally managed to borrow my husband’s device to finish the rest of the video
Overall, it was a valuable learning experience. I think I will continue making more videos and will be better prepared next time.
About these marshmallow pops:
Moving on to the marshmallow pops. How adorable are they? These pops are all about fun and satisfying a sweet tooth. Have you ever had marshmallows stuffed with brownie chunks and dipped in candy melts? If not, there is no better time than now! Just look at the swirl pattern! I just want to spin the pops and look at them all day. Achieving the swirled effect is incredibly easy and really fun to do too!
For the brownies, there is no need to make homemade (unless you want to create a lot more unnecessary work for yourself). I use store-bought…Cosmic Brownies, to be specific (this is a personal recommendation, not sponsored), because they have the perfect consistency for shaping and stuffing into the marshmallows. (I remove the candy sprinkles on top of the brownies.) If you opt to use something else, I recommend fudgy brownies as they are easier to shape and crumble less than the cakey type.
Customize for different occasions:
These marshmallow pops are perfect treats for Valentine’s Day. They are also ideal for other holidays and special occasions: showers, birthday parties, gender reveal parties, Mother’s Day, 4th of July, Halloween, and Christmas. Changing the candy melts color is all it takes to customize it to the occasion.
If you want to give a special treat to the loved ones in your life this Valentine’s Day, you’ve got to try these. If you have little kiddos, they are going to love these pops! Better yet, they are going to love helping you make them!!
If you have any problem playing the video, you may view it here.
Recommended supplies:
These are products I use, or on my wishlist, or are highly rated. (Amazon affiliate links)
- White candy melts for swirling marshmallows.
- Pink candy melts for swirling marshmallows.
- 6-inch cookie sticks for skewering the marshmallow pops.
- For convenience (and they’re yummy), I like to use Cosmic Brownies. But use a fudgy brownie that is easily available to you.
- One bowl has about 14 to 16-ounce capacity for melting the white candy melts. This is a set of 4 ramekins. They are 14-ounce capacity and microwaveable.
- Use a disposable piping bag or regular food storage bags to dispense the melted candy melts onto the white.
- Rubber spatula for stirring the candy melts.
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Brownie Stuffed Swirled Marshmallow Pops + Video
Description
These marshmallow pops are stuffed with brownies and swirled in pink and white candy melts. They make great treats for parties, special occasions, and holidays. Just change the colors to suit the theme.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cut the brownies into 1/2-inch cubes (you will need only 15). Shape the brownies into 1/2-inch wide logs. If the brownies are excessively crumbling, add a few drops of water to moisten them while shaping
- Apply oil to the tip of a butter knife. Using a twisting motion, insert the knife into the center of each marshmallow to create a cavity. Reapply oil to the knife as necessary to prevent sticking.
- In a microwave-proof bowl, melt the white candy melts for 1 minute at 50% power. Stir even if it does not look melted. Microwave for 30 seconds at 50% power. Stir well. It should be smooth and creamy. If not, microwave again for 20 seconds at 50% power. Repeat the 20-second microwave step as needed. Don’t overheat to prevent seizing.
- If the cavity is too small, use a greased fingertip to widen the center of the marshmallow. Dip a brownie into the candy melts. Insert the brownie into the marshmallow. Dip a cookie stick tip into the white chocolate. Insert it deep into the center of the marshmallow without going all the way through. Repeat until all the marshmallows are stuffed.
- Melt the pink candy melts in a microwave-proof bowl for 30 seconds at 50% power. Stir even if it does not look melted. Microwave for 30 seconds at 50% power. Stir well. Melt for 20 seconds at 50% power, if needed.
- Pour the pink candy melts into a plastic storage bag. Work the candy melts into one of the corners. Twist close and snip off a tiny slice off the tip. Pipe a pattern over the white chocolate (I use an asterisk pattern).
- Dip a marshmallow straight down into the candy melts, twisting once it is halfway submerged. Twist in the opposite direction while pulling it out. Stand marshmallow pop upright in a styrofoam block or a container filled with rice.
- Drizzle in more pink candy melts as needed and repeat dipping the remaining marshmallows.
- Candy melts will harden while sitting out at room temperature. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.
Notes
- Optional: Scoop out a little dollop of white candy melts to dip the tip of the brownie before you stuff the marshmallow. This prevents crumbs from mixing with the candy melts used for swirling.
- If the cookie sticks are loose when swirling in candy melts, reapply the candy melts to the tip and chill the marshmallows for a few minutes to allow the candy melts to set quickly.
- If the candy melts become too thick to swirl, microwave for a few seconds to soften. Repeat as needed.
- Shallow bowls make it more difficult to swirl the strawberries once the candy melts level gets low. Using a taller bowl with narrower sides or tapered at the bottom is better.
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These are so cute!!! And they look easy to make as well. I can see how you could use different flavor brownies and different colors for any occasion.
You did an amazing job with your video!!! What a great treat!!
Thanks Annmarie. I love how versatile the can be 🙂
Thanks Liz! I have a ways to go, but it's a good start 🙂
You did such a good job with your video!!!! I can't believe you used wire – you are so inventive. I need my hubby to fashion something like that for me!! Also – I just posted some marshmallows but now I'm wishing they were stuffed with brownie! Holy moly does that look yummy!
They are so freakin' adorable! And high five for an awesome video, Thao! Great job! You make 'em look too easy, which may not be a good thing, lol 😉 Such a fun recipe to make and I bet even better to receive….my niece would just love these!
Great job on making an awesome video and not giving up despite all the technical difficulties! What an fun and tasty recipe. I love the pink swirl!
Well, I'm impressed! I thought it turned out great. How long did it take from start to finish?
This is amazing! I can't believe you shot the video on your iPhone–it looks great! And these little brownie pops are so cute and sound so delicious I think I need to make some for myself!
Thank you, Katherine! I like doing little DIY projects every now and then. My prototype needs a bit of tweaking for long term use, but it works. You really should have him make one! And I just saw your sweet little marshmallows! Love them!! 🙂
Thank you Marie!! It was a do or die situation. It had to be completed no matter what as far as I was concerned. ????
Thank you Dawn!! I'm looking forward to learning more about food videography. My favorite part of making these marshmallow pops is the swirling. I think I can work in a candy shop or bakery swirling marshmallows all day! ????
Thank you Abbe!! It took too long! I was hoping to get it done in a couple hours from start to finish, but it took me at least 5. The cameral space issue ate up a lot of time as I had to go through my photo library to move and delete photos in an effort to free up space. Plus I had to fuss a lot with my camera mount to position the phone just right. But I think with a little tweaking, it will work out much better next time.
Thanks Kelsie! I think I grew a few gray hair during the video shot, but it was worth it! These are super cute and perfect for kids and adults. 🙂
These are so cute! I absolutely love the idea 🙂
Thank you Danielle!!
Thao, your video is amazing. It looks absolutely flawless.
And these brownie stuffed marshmallows are such a good idea, this I have got to try.
Have a great week 🙂
Thank you, Ashika!! You're so sweet! You have a great week too! 🙂
Well aren't these the prettiest swirled brownie pop!! So excited to see marshmallow in to, yum!! Take care.
Thanks Stacey! I do like looking at them!!
awesome video!!! i'd be scared of my phone falling if i tried to make a makeshift tripod lol but glad it worked out (: and i love how the swirl on the marshmallow came out!
That was my fear too, Heather! I had it secured well. Didn't want my $0 investment to turn out to be a cost of a new phone 🙂
Gorgeous pictures, such cute pops. And great video, super that you managed it without buying extra equipment!
It was a personal challenge that I'm glad took on 🙂
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