Are you one of those people who perfectly toasts their marshmallows to a golden brown?
How on earth do you do that!? I don’t get it. You must have the patience of a marshmallow saint.
I’m a burn-and-blow kind of girl. Turn the marshmallow into a torch… blow it out… repeat.
The patience technique baffles me. In fact… I secretly looooove to brush my marshmallow torch against the slow rollers and set their marshmallows on fire. They totally hate that.
Marshmallow meets open flame… it’s important in this recipe.
I had no idea that this whole Toasted Marshmallow Milkshake was a thing. Amazing. Spike Mendelsohn… that cute dude with the hat from Top Chef invented this thing. Nice work. High five.
Now! I’m going to need you to super toast your marshmallows. Don’t be afraid of a little black char. In fact… I say welcome the char. It’s those itty bitty burny bits that really make this Toasted Marshmallow Milkshake taste like…. you know… a TOASTED Marshmallow Milkshake.
Incidentally… this shake is so good… SO GOOD… that I’ve made it twice in one day. In fact, I’m drinking one now… I also have the heater on in my house. This totally makes sense.
Ps. I know I’m supposed to be making cranberry and pumpkin recipes right now… I just needed to make this happen. So do you.
Toasted Marshmallow Milkshake
adapted just slightly from Spike Mendelsohn’s recipe
makes two small or one large milkshake (about 2 1/2 cups)
8-10 large marshmallows
3 large scoops vanilla ice cream or a heaping 1-cup of vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup of milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Place marshmallows on skewer and toast until slightly charred over a gas flame. If you don’t have skewers or a gas range, you can toast the marshmallows on a sheet tray in the broiler for 2 or 3 minutes. Keep an eye on the marshmallows as they’re in the oven. They’re liable to burst into marshmallow flames pretty quick. Place on a plate to cool slightly.
In a blender mix together ice cream, milk, vanilla extract and toasted marshmallows. Save one or two toasted marshmallows to top the milkshake(s). Blend well. For a thinner milkshake add more milk. If you’d like it a bit thicker… add more ice cream. Pour into glasses and top with toasted marshmallows. Enjoy on the quick.
Allison
Love Love Love! That looks delicious. Thank you for sharing!!!
Allison over at http://allisons-eye.com/
Laura
I know this is an old post, but i’ve had this pinned for ages and finally tried. It was amazing! I’m glad it made two smaller servings so i could share with my husband and not eat the whole thing! Thanks for the great recipe.
Aurora
Joy, I made this today finally….I’ve had my eye on them forever, and it was a fitting treat for my 30th Joy recipe!!! woot woot. I thought that the proportions were weird though…like the drink was very thin but very, very sweet so there was no choice but to add more milk to make it less painfully sweet. Would it be possible to reduce the marshmallows in the drink to say 4-5 to lessen the sweetness and then be able to add more ice cream instead? I don’t know, but the drink as listed here really only makes sense for one person too…I did split it ( to halve the calories haha) but it was a very small, excessively sweet portion. I do love the idea behind this though…maybe there’s a way of thickening milkshakes without adding sweetness that I’m not aware of?
My Sweet Remedy
OMG OMG OMG I do not like marshmallows but I think I just fell in love :)
Kelsey Jo
You just blew my pregnant mind with this recipe. Thank you :) Also…I’m totally a torcher, too and I like it that way. :)
Christina
Oh yummy wow! This looks like a must try! … I’m a total torch (ooh look at the pretty flame.. AHH it’s on fire.. blow blow blow!) and devour girl.
Erin
Hi,
I made this and posted on my blog. This is the second recipe I have tried from your website, and equally as amazing. I am addicted:)
*Erin
Liz A.
I make this all……the…..time. Yum and yum. Everyone is jealous of when I’m enjoying one of these :0)
Danielle
Just made this and it was AMAZING! Definitely will make it again and again! =)
Peter
Just made this as my first official recipe of Carmageddon weekend! Delicious!
Jamie K
When my fiance gets home I’m making these. AND I’m going to add peanut butter. I might even make a small one to taste test it since it’s lunch time and all…
Kimberly
I thought about this recipe for a long time, and just had to make it. I like a marshmallow but am not the biggest fan, but this shake is everything I want a toasted marshmallow to taste like and more. So good and addicting! Thanks!
Anissa
I don’t even like marshmallows but something made me want to make this shake and I’m soooo glad I did. It was the best use of marshmallows I’ve ever found. It was soo good and I totally didn’t feel guilty when I drank one BIG glass of if instead of sharing with the family. I was very selfish. It was worth it though so thanks Joy you’re a genius!
Casey
So, I guess I need to go buy some marshmallows today. I think I might add some Hershey’s. Maybe some graham. S’mores milkshakes, anyone??
Jen
OMG. I have had these at Good Stuff Eatery (in DC) and they are so amazing. You’d think I would be smart enough to pick up the cookbook.
My husband is going to die of happiness when I make these at home. Although, I usually completely torch my marshmallows… so I am going to need to calm down a little, I think.
Anonmymous
I hate it when a recipe doesn’t include how many servings it yields. There are four main components to a good recipe: title, yield, ingredients, instruction. And if the writer wanted to go above-and-beyond, cook time. But I guess your point-and-shoot pictures make up for your lack of technical writing skills…
Natalie
Yikes! Servings are 3rd line down in the recipe! Go be a nasty ANONMYMOUS ja somewhere else!
Thought recipe was great. Will def try making with my kids!!
Trinki
Hey Anonymous –
I’d love to find you and punch you in the box/balls. I promise, you won’t have shit to say about my “servings” or “technicality” with your bitch ass.
Julie
Wow…if you don’t have anything nice to say…go somewhere else! AND get your facts straight before you get so grouchy. There is a title, yield, ingredient list and instructions given in this recipe. Cook time?? You really need to know how long it takes to make this??
Looks awesome!! Can’t wait to try it with my boys. :)
Jody
Wow. It’s so sad when people feel the need to throw punches at beautiful people who are just trying to share some love….all while hiding behind the “safety” of anonymity.
You are clearly sad and miserable. Please seek professional help instead of seeking to make other people miserable like you.
mel
I know this is super late, but: @anonymous – way to harsh everyone’s marshmallow. Being a mean coward must be fun. Or at least, I hope it is. Otherwise I feel really sad for you.
More importantly: Joy – you rock fifty ways to Sunday, girl. This shake looks all kinds of awesome! Can’t wait to try it.
ps – Totally down with the torch/blow method… it happens to be particularly awesome with those crazy big jumbo marshmallows :)
byronbates
he didnt invent it. he stole it from Stand Hamburgers in New York and tries to pass it off as his inspiration. 2 minutes of googling will confirm.
joythebaker
credit, genius, inspiration, accolades, appreciation, love, and admiration to Stand Hamburgers in NY.
Kelly R.
Oh My God! You just made a pregnant woman very, very happy! I read this when you first posted it and new I was going to have to have it eventually. Today was that day… I woke up from a much needed nap today and the only thought I had in my head was that I needed to go to the store and buy some ice cream and marshmallows! I decided to add a little malted milk because malts are my fav. I am now in a toasted marshmallow malt coma of happiness! You are A Maz Ing!
Ashley_refurl
Oh YUM, I have to try this! Next to chocolate and peanut butter, marshmallows are my favorite!
Sarah Smith
I love that you use the jars. It makes it look so fun!
Kara
Averie just posted a link to this on her site the other day. Oh-my-holy marshmallow! I had to adapt it to make it dairy free, so I used vanilla coconut milk in place of the milk and coconut milk ice cream (half of it was chocolate because we ran out of vanilla). My kids have deemed this the best shake ever. I think I might be in heaven. I have been enjoying the rest of your site as well! Thanks for sharing your baking adventures and your sense of humor as well:-)
pecheresse peach
good call! I now follow this blog! go milkshakes!..try vanilla ice cream and peppermint extract,or mint choc chip ice cream OM…..G! keep up the good work ^_^ x
Tina Biffle
This is weird yes I know….but have you ever taken the tiny marshmallows put them on a piece of tin foil and roast them in the oven until they are hard and crunchy? HOLY MOLY those things are good…I’m a burn’em’ till they’re black as sin marshmallow person, but these turn out pretty golden brown and crunchy, its heaven on tinfoil…..then you could totally chop them up and stick them as a topping on anything!
joythebaker
i know nothing about this… but i’m intrigued.
Trinity
My boyfriend made me these for valentines day and they are SOOOO GOOOD! Easy to make too and bring back all my memories of sitting by a campfire and toasting marshmallows. I have a new favorite milkshake!
joythebaker
i LOVE this!
Brian
I am totally one of the people who roasts my marshmallows golden brown. It does take patience but I love how the center gets gooey. What kinda stinks is that other people want me to roast theirs for them.
Priyanka
Hey Joy, Love the recipe!! Can’t wait to try it!
I really love your table cloth and the straws. Where did you get them?
tina biffle
i think that table cloth is actually wrapping paper…
Cindi
Hi Joy….I was so thrilled when I read this recipe to making the milkshake cause I actually saw the show Spike was on, “My Favorite Things” where he went to this little place where they make the shakes and they use a “secret” ingredient and he sat there and drank I believe 4 in a row in large old fashion soda glasses. Yours sounds so worth trying, but I will have to bake my marshmallows very carefully. Thanks for your recipes.
Jason @ (y)our food choices
Yum! I think your milkshake would be a perfect match with my s’more cookies. Here’s a link to our blog. http://yourfoodchoices.wordpress.com/2010/11/03/more-smores/
Cheers,
Jason
Judy
Hi Joy!
I was so excited to come across your blog this evening when I was searching for a blueberry glaze for my brown sugar banana muffins. And I was even more excited to read that you are in LA, since my husband and I are moving to La Mirada next summer from the east coast. I would be thrilled to take one of your cooking classes, as I have just recently dived into the culinary world. I just love your recipes, your photography, and your authentic flare.
Emily
I am making this one ASAP!
p.s. your straws are prettttty, where did you get them?
x
brittany lauren
this looks amazing! they sell a drink similar to this at The Flatz Co in the next town over from me. Its nice to make it myself now!
betty
i love toasted marshmallows i seriously want one of these shakes right now =p
cierra
wow- i make milkshakes way too often -dont judge- so i was super excited to read this posting and try to concoct my own toasted marshmallow shake. we toasted the marshmallows over the stove and didn’t use vanilla, added a few (or a lot) more marshmallows to your recipe, and only blended it for a bit so we could drink up the gooey, flavorful pieces of roasted mallows. yum! thanks joy!
collette
Total type A personality slow marshmallow roaster- constant slow turning makes the PERFECT toasted marshmallow- it needs to be all melted and ooey gooey on the inside- YUM! I’m the only one in the family- the rest all torch ’em and blow ’em out and devour! Next time we are toasting marshmallows I will have to try the milkshake, sounds YUMMY
Btrflywmn
My kids are gonna love this, thanks for sharing.
Catherine
Your marshmallows are so pretty! Toasted marshmallow milkshakes are my fave… I usually add a little plain yogurt to temper the sweetness a bit.
http://whiteapples.typepad.com/blog/2009/09/a-puff-piece.html
Savory Tv
Even in chilly November this has me craving! P.S. I am in full agreement your marshmallow cooking style :)
Amanda
Just saw these posted at the kitchn…. http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/slinks/perfect-pretzels-and-a-toasted-marshmallow-milkshake-delicious-links-for-11152010-132229
blogcoholic
thanks for sharing this recipe! I haven’t tried roasting a marshmallows but reading this post made me curious about it. I also want to try making a marshmallow milkshake because it looks delicious!
Astrid
These were awesome! We made the toasted marshmallow milkshakes today and they were yummy! Of course the kids liked them too!
Alison
I’ve made this twice now. Yes, twice since the first post. And tonight I added crumbled graham crackers and chocolate chips. Plus a few extra marshmallows. Can you say s’more shake??
Cassidy
Oh my gosh! Yum! This is so creative.
Michelle @ Brown Eyed Baker
You are awesome. Love these milkshakes!
Mackenzie@The Caramel Cookie
Whoa. Awesome.
ChocoMeat
SO into this! Making this weekend! Or ice cream inspired by it…
Tam
Where did you get those cute straws!?
Ali
OMG. omg. oooooooooommmmggg.
no words.
i cannot wait to make this!
The Food Hunter
Oh this looks delicious!
Sherry
I’ve never been called a saint before, but I don’t like even a hint of burn on anything! I will SLOWLY toast me up some marshmallows and enjoy this shake!!! Thanks
Luke
This looks unbelievably delicious.
Lisanne
You’re such a rebel. And while my pumpkin bread tastes delicious, I admit this does look a tad awesome. I might just rebel as well!
jaclyn@todayslady
Aaaah I want this!!! This is a genius idea, seriously GENIUS!
PaulaMc
I must admit I don’t like the burnt marshmallow. So sorry! I like to take my time and watch it get sort of caramel colored and puffy. Mmmmmmm.
Alex Sheppard
Those glasses (or jars?) are too cute! Any idea where I can find them? Preferably somewhere that’ll ship to the UK…
Michelle
The glasses look like regular canning jars (for canning jam, etc). In the US we have canning jars by the name of Mason, Ker, Ball, etc. Not sure if they ship internationally, though.
Kathy S
I’m a total perfectionist :) My marshmallow has to be golden brown all around, else I’ll give it to my fellow marshmallow-toaster.
Jenny
This looks awesome! Never would’ve thought to do this, but looks great!
Kori
Adorable!!! What a great idea!
Nicolette
Daaaang this looks good. Warm and toasty marshmallows in a pool of ice cream? Not too shabby.
julie
LOVED SPIKE!!! that’s just so awesome…hopin to make some this weekend, mix it up, instead of smores by the fire, we’ll have milkshakes!!! warm fire, cozy blankies in the swings and marshmellow shakes-love it lol
ju
it has rained here…hasn’t rained in weeks…no firepit action=no mmmilkshakes :(
Kim Trick
I just saw this over at Jenna’s blog, and I can’t wait to make it! So glad to have clicked on over here and discovered your great recipes. :)
JoAnne J.
These are TOTALLY getting made this weekend. They look so dang yummy. And I think I am a burn and blow kind of gal too….way to impatient to wait for it to toast all perfect :) Thank you for yet another fab recipe!
Megan Gordon
I am, most definitely, a burn and blow kind of gal myself. Never understood it any other way. Love those little straws.
Elena Sanchez
I adore marshmallows, and that shake looks fabulous! I’ll definitely have to try this out very soon (my husband has never tried a roasted marshmallow in his life… it’s time).
April Nicole
I love charred marhmellows so much I char then. peel off the char part and then char then same marshmellow again. It’s just sooo yummy.
Janet
OMG, this looks insanely good!! I am soooo tempted to cheat on my diet and make one…or two…right now.
Must. stay. strong. :)
SL
Oooooh! I would be so pissed if you caught my marshmallow on fire! It takes patience and technique to roast the perfect marshmallow!
Erin
If you’re ever in Birmingham, AL or Atlanta, GA, Flip Burger has an AMAZING Nutella Marshmallow shake with a big ol’ toasted marshmallow on the top.
Your Southern Peach
I second the FLIP marshmallow milkshake! Delish :)
Mashamaro
You had me at Nutella.
sara
do they just mix a spoonful of nutella in the milkshake? or put it on top like a mousse?
Angela @ diary of a deaf girl
Oh. My. Goodness. This looks SO good that I’m DEFINITELY going to make it as soon as I can get to the store for ice cream. Yum!
THE-LOUDMOUTH
that looks & sounds absolutely delightful.
i need a blender.
Holly H.
I know this doesn’t belong on a Marshmallow Milkshake post…but I can’t figure out how to email you. Any recipe for pumpkin flan?? Not sure if you are a custardy type person (is there such a thing?) but I am trying to find a good flan recipe for Thanksgiving and well, you are my go-to-gal for all things delicious!
Tessa H
This is the best recipe for a pumpkin flan I have ever made. I think I made it at least 4 times last fall.
http://oneperfectbite.blogspot.com/2008/11/pumpkin-panna-cotta-with-orange-caramel.html
Holly H.
Thank you! That looks delicious.
Niurka Fernandez
If your are looking for a rich and creamy flan here’s is my grandmothers recipe. It is delicious :)
9 egg yolks
1 can of sweetened condensed milk
1 can of evaporated milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1-16 oz. can pumpkin puree
1 cup sugar for caramel
Preheat oven to 350*F
1. Caramalize sugar in saucepan. Make enough sugar to cover bottom of a round or rectangular cake pan. Set aside
2. Mix all remaining ingredients in blender until smooth.
4. Make sure sugar has hardened and add flan mixture over the caramalized sugar. Cover with aluminum foil.
5. Bake flan in a water bath. [Set baking pan in a larger pan filled with hot water. Make sure there is enough water to cover about half of the cake pan.]
6. Bake for about 45minutes to an 1 1/2 hrs. or until toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center.
7. Allow the flan to cool to room temperature, and then chill in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours. Unmold the flan by first running a NON-serrated knife along the inside edge of the baking dish. Invert the flan onto serving platter. The caramelized sugar syrup will cascade over the flan.
ENJOY :)
Holly H.
Can’t wait to make both of the recipes! We just came back from Mexico and had the most amazing flan – I’m trying to recreate it. Thank you :)
christy
I think I will make this using rocky road ice cream because hell, if you’re going to have a milk shake in November you may as well go totally insane with it.
Damaris
Great way to tease a pregnant lady lol. I have marshmallows and no ice cream. I guess someone has to stop at the store on their way home. I cant wait to try this!
Lauren @ Crave. Indulge. Satisfy.
YUM, this looks so good, too bad I dont’ have any ice cream in the freezer, I could use a good milkshake!
Teagan
“You must have the patience of a marshmallow saint.” LOL this made my day! Thanks Joy ^_~ Amazing as always! Can’t wait to try this!
Whitney
Joy, thank you for putting this up. Just yesterday I was describing to my roommate the bliss of the toasted marshmallow milkshake form The Good Stuff Eatery in Washington DC- and then I get on here today and what do I see? The toasted marshmallow goodness that I dream about. Did you know that Michelle Obama goes to Good Stuff? That’s how good it is, I don’t know if she orders the milkshake- but i bet she does because it is that good.
Joanna
Yum! These look delightful! Although if I made them I’d have to make them look super cute like yours.
beth
oh my gosh… ohmygosh! i ran around to get marshmellows and ice cream last night on my way home from work, and got right to it, torching and scooping and blending… not sure it should have been dinner, but it was so so so very amazing! i love you joy the baker.
selina
oh hells yeh! it’s liike you read my mind i have been hardcore craving marshmallows recently!
April
Hi Joy,
I’ve had this question on my mind and I thought that you may be able to answer it. (Yes, I’ve been reading your blog for awhile now. No, I’ve never commented. I hope you don’t find that odd. Or creepy.) Is it necessary when making a pound cake to use a bundt pan? Every recipe I’ve came across requires you to use a bundt pan. I don’t own a bundt pan, but I want to make pound cake – hence my dilemma.
Danielle
I’m not Joy-obviously-and I don’t know if/when/what she will reply with but you can find recipes that call for a loaf pan as well
joythebaker
loaf pan. totally legit.
April
Fantastic! Thank you.
Carolyn
This looks so good. It’s got me thinking how I could make toasted marshmallow hot chocolate… Yum!
Ama
Can I give you an idea….
add hazelnut liquor! SOOOOO GOOOOOOODD!!!!!!!
Nicole @ The Dirty Oven
Looks so good… I love the straw…where did you get those? Give them away this month :)
Amy W
I like burnt marshmallows… I really do. But they just taste so much better if it’s perfectly golden brown. Especially because marshmallows are too sweet to me that I can only eat one.
Jessi
I’m a “it has to be perfectly toasted” marshmallow toaster myself.
It’s worth the wait.
Libby
I remember watching Michael Symon drinking like 13 toasted marshmallow shakes on Best Thing I Ever Ate and I was sooo jealous. This is genius.
Maya
Hey JOY! :)
Pleaaase reply to this comment! How did you do that rad polka dot background underneath the marvellous marshmallow milkshake?
Loooove <3
Your pics are amazing, please reply
:) XX
jodye @ 'scend food
This basically sounds like the best milkshake that could ever exist, ever.
sheila @ Elements
I’m a “burn-and-blow” kinda gal too! I think they taste better charred! Anyway, your milkshake looks totally awesome!! I’d reall love to have one right now!! :)
simplychic
i will definitely be making this (as soon as i get a blender)!
so happy i discovered your blog…just in time for holiday treats.
lisette
I loved TM milkshakes!!! Freakin orgasmic!! I will have to try your recipe. I have Bobby Flay’s recipe and good lord!! I made several of them during the hot summer!!
michelle
Your pictures are beautiful, I feel like I could reach out and grab a marshmellow!
Crystal's Cozy Kitchen
PS this milkshake sounds delish!
Crystal's Cozy Kitchen
I’m a totally weirdo when it comes to roasted marshmallows… if we have a campfire and marshmallows, I’d better be having smores. Don’t just give me a marshmallow, I want the smores. When I make smores, I don’t just heat the marshmallow, I wrap the whole assembled smores into heavy duty aluminum foil and cook over the coals (not the fire). So lately I haven’t really roasted marshmallows… but I if I were to roast one, I’d be a golden toasted (or like my sister in law – toast it, eat the outer edge, toast, eat, repeat…)
Lori
Is it possible that I can be both of those people when it comes to toasting marshmallos? I aim for golden brown and always end up with burnt and I’m totally ok with that :)
meg
Why don’t I have any of the things needed for this in my house right now??!! I may have to make a trip to the store tomorrow!
sarah
Question. Where did you get the red/white striped straws? I have been looking everywhere (in Nashville) for some!
Carly
My goal is always perfectly toasted, but if it catches on fire in the process, I go with it and let it burn.
I worked at a summer camp for many summers and one year my job was to teach kids wilderness skills, including building a fire. Their treat at the end was to roast a couple of marshmallows. The kids each got two, leaving about half a bag for me. Which I would eat. With each group. It was a fat summer.
Renae
These look amazing!
Katie
OMG I need to have this.
I’m eating ice cream for dinner right now :)
I’m planning to make this after dinner :)
Rebecca
OMG! I bought all the ingredients for this shake after work and I am making it now.
laura @ alittlebarefoot
yum. we *could* make this more seasonally appropriate by making a hot chocolate ice cream float with toasted marshmallows, yes?
Katie
oh yes yes YES! This is a fabulous idea :)
Tiffany
i’m all about the char. then again, i’m also a girl who likes burnt hot dogs off the grill. it doesn’t have to be July. dead of winter–if i’m eating a hot dog, it’s burnt, not boiled. eew.
and the whole red and white, polka dotted and striped 50’s style of this post made my whole day
Leah
Wow! These look delicious!! Now I know what I am going to do with the marshmallows sitting in the cabinet….
Felicia L.
Joy, you get me. I totally dont have the patience to perfectly roast a marshmallow and I gulp dow frozen drinks while sitting by the heater weekly. i just dont understand hot drinks, they burn your tongue and then whats the point because you cant taste anything after that. im totally making these to help my sore throat tonite. thanks and cheers!
Krysten
This milkshake looks so good! =)
Becca
I. Must. Try. This. it sounds so delicious i want one right now but i dont have marshmallows…or vanilla ice cream…sad. but i really want to make this!
Melanie
After reading this post I literally shut my laptop, grabbed my keys, and immediately drove to the grocery store to buy some marshmallows. Can.not.WAIT. to make this!!!
Ash
I soooooo need to make this!!
Darla
this looks way too good.
would it be sinful to add chocolate syrup and some graham crackers?
if so, would you forgive me?
love you.
-love Darla
Alicia
I’ve actually only toasted marshmallows once and I am one of those patient people, but I usually leave it to get scorch-y. Just like my toast. Yup. I like the crunch. These look fab! A little change in the season is good for all.
Rachel @ The Avid Appetite
Looks so decadent! And the jar is just the cherry on top of the cuteness!
flusso
It looks great!
Kelli
ohhh. My. GOSH!!! YUMMM!!!!! :)
millys mini kitchen
Would this be too much if teamed with marshmallow brownies? I think not!
By the way, I love the first photograph. Really, really.
Jacqui
I love these shots you took! Everything from the polka dots, the stripped straws, to the mason jars and the charred marshmallows! I’m craving a shake right now and it’s like 40? outside!
Gen
Simple but really good!
I especially enjoy toasting the marshmallows into the fire!
Twinkle
Your photos are so pretty! =)
joythebaker
thank you!
Ali @ Three Baking Sheets
I wanted so hard not to like Spike when he was on Top Chef. The needle on the arrogance meter would shoot into the red zone every time he was on screen. But the hat always got me. He looked so damn cute in that hat.
joythebaker
he’s a chef… all is understood and forgiven.
Teale
Oh, Joy. We have some much in common. I, too, am a burn and blow girl. Charred and gooey, and hot, hot, HOT!
I’m not 100% sure, but I think Spike’s very same milkshake was featured on the Best Thing I Ever Ate as one of Iron Chef’s Michael Symon’s choices…
Betty R (SouthJrzyGrl)
Ohhh..OHHHHH!! this looks SO stinkin’ good!! My kid is going to go nuts when he sees this!
Karyne W.
THAT LOOKS AMAZING! Can you use old marshmallows? I have some old, slightly stale ones sitting in my cupboard :P
Erma
Is it weird that it might be cold outside but I want cold drinks inside where it’s warm? No? Cool. I’m going to the kitchen to make these. Wait, after I go to the store to pick up ice cream.
jenny
insane toasted marshmallow milkshake craving!! (plus, you just make them look so darn cute!)
Lina
When I was a fat little 10 year old in short pants, I loved toasting marshmallows in the campfire. I didn’t know that you can toast them in the oven, however…
Rose R
I wish I had some marshmellows now…ON grocery list for Tuesday :)
Jennifer
These sound so good! I’m right there with you on the toasting of the marshmallow. Mine are usually more black than white. Can’t wait to try them in this recipe. And your pictures are wonderful.
Natasha@ Saved bythe Egg Timer
My kids are going to go ga-ga over this one!
Sara M.
I am a combo of a perfect roaster and a torch-er.
I LOVE the charred taste but I like the whole marshmallow to be soft so I perfectly roast it first…. and then I stick that sucker into the fire and let it burn!
Camilla
Lol!
erinmarcotte
Mee too, don’t like when the insides are chewy or get stuck on the stick….nobody gets it! Soft gooey with crispy char is the way to go
Mary
I made a toasted marshmallow ice cream this summer. Then I made an ice-cream sandwich with it. Mmm. Only 7 months or so till it’s warm enough up here to make one of these.
:)
Julien Slate
I actually taught myself to perfectly brown my marshmallows for two reasons
1) I hate when the outer skin of the marshmallow sloughs off and leaves me with (you guessed it) less marshmallow.
2) To totally cheese off those who cannot toast their marshmallows to a perfect golden brown.
Joy, if we are ever at a camp-fire together, I hope we don’t sullenly glare at each other over marshmallow related issues. You’d be all cranky ‘cuz I’m toastin’ em all brown and golden and immaculate, and I’d be giving you the stink eye after you set my perfect golden S’More component on fire.
Let’s keep it civil.
joythebaker
deal.
Hayley B
I love me some toasted marshmallows, it’s totally okay to make this now to test it AND this evening for the boy right? It wouldn’t be right to not test it first…
Marissa
I’m totally with you on the marshmallow torch thing. The faster they burn the faster you can eat them, right? It totally makes sence.
Plus, i like the little crunch they get when they are burnt. Yummy!
naomi
Is it sad that I want to purchase a blender just for this drink? No other has made me desire a blender sooo badly.
joythebaker
get a blender. do it!
Freshy
I’m a total freak when it comes to marshmallow toasting. It has to be perfect golden brown and it’s all about the marshmallow stick you choose and the perfect heat pocket in the fire. Seriously, this should be a sport. I would totally win. Have I gone off the deep end? Is there a support group for this?
crazybaker
oh yeah, i’m a total sucker for perfect golden brown marshmallows! if you’re setting up a support group, could i join? i’m the best marshmallow toaster in my family
Angharad
I am absolutely all over this! Marshmallows in a milkshake: I have never heard of such a thing but I want to hear it MORE.
Summer
oh… my… GOODness! i know i should have something more intelligent to say, but… but… wow.
Liz @ Blog is the New Black
Wow, what a great idea!
Sues
Yes! When we were in San Fran this weekend, we went to Roam Artisan Burger Bar. And I had a pumpkin spice milkshake with toasted marshmallow. Oh my lord it was AMAZING!! I’m so happy you did this!! :)
Betsy Gluten Freedom
I’m a burn-it marshmallow girl too! Those shakes look awesome and easy. Just bought a house with an outdoor fireplace so this will be a perfect treat!
Diane G
all my friends are patient toasters, im more of the stick into the nearest flame and char the little sugary ball until theres no white left! i love the crunch just before the sweet hot sticky mess covers your mouth
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking
So genious, Joy. I could really go for one of these right now! Looks absolutely delish.
the salty girl
haha, you are a seasonal recipe rebel!!! i love toasted marshmallows, and who would have ever thought to put them on a milkshake? i love the idea because it is so unexpected.
Betsy
I have had Spike’s original marshmallow milkshake at Good Stuff Eatery in DC and it is wonderful! If you get lucky he is usually there at lunch time working behind the counter :) If loving Spike is wrong…. I don’t want to be right
Holly H.
We have snow on the ground and nothing sounds better than a toasted marshmallow milkshake :)
Spike’s book is awesome – burgers, milkshakes, YUMMM! I may have drooled on a few pages.
manda
uhh, yum!
Robin
Oh my word, it’s cold out here, but I WANT this. No blender though…do you think I could use my food processor?
joythebaker
i think this would totally work in a food processor!
Tori
Oh, god that sounds like the most delicious thing ever. I must make. Thank you for taking a break from creating pumpkin and cranberry things to give a recipe for a toasted marshmallow milkshake!
zak
I live in DC, so I get the real deal @Good Stuff Eatery. The most amazing milkshake ever. Highly recommended. Thanks for sharing with the masses outside DC!
joythebaker
i wanna go.
Julie @ Willow Bird Baking
I’m a burn & blower too. And OH MY GOODNESS, I don’t need cranberries or pumpkins — this will do just fine, thanks! :)
Meredith
I’ll drink a milkshake any time of the year.
You could even take this one a step further by adding chocolate syrup to the shake and sprinkling graham cracker crumbs on top for a s’mores inspired shake.
(But I’d be happy with the toasted marshmallow version)
Karen
I am so glad that there are other self confessed marshmellow burners in the world. It seems everyone I know (or at least, campers I know) all love their slightly warm, perfectly browned marshmellows over the deliciousness that is a charred gooey marshmellow!
I feel like this milkshake may change their minds.
Sushi Girl
MmmMmm… I will have to try this toasted marshmallow goodness with my morning Chai coffee drink
*love*
C. Michele
I am at a loss for words. :)
the blissful baker
what a fun milkshake! i love the presentation, it looks great!
rachell
I love toasted marshmallow, and yes, bring on the char. Usually, if not drinking caramel lattes, I get toasted marshmallow and wow, with coffee, this is an amazing treat.
Thanks for the milkshake idea. I might have to set down my salted caramels for a while and make one.
Scarletta
Looks absolutely delish – and I am with you on the flaming char approach to marshmallows.
P.S. I love the serving jars and polka dot tablecloth.
Sara
I’m a burn and blow girl, too. Then the outer layer burns and you’re left with inner molten, sugary marshmallow goodness.
On a related note, these look fantastic. Cranberries and pumpkin can wait (for now).
Maria
I too am of the torch and blow persuasion! Too funny! And I need to make this, NOW
Pam D
This might make the cost of vegetarian marshmallows worth it!
joythebaker
the ones in this recipe are vegetarian marshmallows. TOTALLY WORTH IT!
Amy's Cooking Adventures
Yum. That is all.
Cathy B. @ Bright Bakes
my Mister would love this…he loves the char on marshmallows :)
love,
cathy b. @ brightbakes
erika
Looks yummy!! And, of course, any milkshake tastes better when sipped through at fantastic red and white striped straw!
Jenna
joy…this is insane. i want one for breakfast…right now.
joythebaker
totally an acceptable breakfast food.
Sarah
The Stand, a favorite burger place here in NYC, makes a to-die-for toasted marshmallow milkshake. I don’t even like marshmallows and yet I have to order it every time I go. I really really hope this tastes the same as theirs!
Katie (The Boston Marathoner)
This looks so incredible. I’m on it. I love the skewer with marshmallows – it’s the prettiest shishkebab I’ve ever seen!
amanda
u r AMAZING! ? marshmallow anything. in fact, i normally keep marshmallow creme in my pantry so that i can indulge often.
kate
If we burned our marshmallows when we were kids, we gave them to our grandma, who loved them charred. My dad says she used to eat a “charcoal breakfast”: burnt toast, black coffee, and cigarettes. Oh the 60s…
I am a fairly patient marshmallow toaster, but I sometimes get impatient with hotdogs. My brother is infuriatingly brilliant at being patient ~ I sometimes sabotage his hotdogs too!
Glenn
Wow- me want too-make that two too!
Jen
WANT.
Mrs. Smith at One Smith Day
Quote from my five-year-old to his brothers and sisters “Guys! Come and look at THIS!”
joythebaker
AW!
Susan
I’m not patient with marshmallows either. I just put them in my toaster oven (for smores purposes) until they are a nice blackened brown and then blow to cool and then down it goes!
I have to try it with a milkshake!
Danielle
AHHHHHH This makes me crave Good Stuff Eatery (one of Spike’s restaurants here in DC). The shakes are amazing don’t even get me started on the burgers or fries or onion rings! This shake is great from GS or made at home AND so is his milkyway milk shake that one is actually liquid milkyway it is amazing! sigh Joy now I am craving a milkshake at 9:30 in the morning. :)
Sara
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. Here comes Christmas. Have a nice blog. Kisses from Spain.
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jonquil
i *love* the blackened part of the marshmallow! yum…
jenn in tenn
These look delicious!! I am also a burn and blow marshmallow roaster! BTW, love the polka dots!
Tracy
Toasting marshmallows is super fun but foiling others marshmallow toasting is pure bliss – I totally agree! Thanks for another great idea Joy!
jenna laughs
Yum! I am so curious as to how marshmallows blend in a blender? You’d think they would be chunky and sticky or something… which is probably what makes this good. Can’t wait to test it!
joythebaker
they actually blend really well and aren’t chunky. i was skeptical too.
HappyWhenNotHungry
This looks amazing!!!!!!! Thank you Joy and thank you Spike!
Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday
I’m partial to the charred marshmallows myself.
Ami @ beyondpeasandcarrots
oh man, these look amazing!! Can’t wait to try!
Rebecca R.
These looks delicious. I burn my marshmallows every time. I don’t have the patience to make them look pretty…or to fish. I’m just an impatient person!
Mary
Those look so good! I agree — I have always loved the crispy, burned sugary part of a torched marshmallow. As I sit here eating my trusty oatmeal and blueberries before starting my day — I keep thinking how a toasted marshmallow shake would be the perfect chaser!.
Estela @ Weekly Bite
Gooorgeous photos!!!!!!!
alana (at) the food
interesting…
i believe michael simon found the most enticing looking toasted mallow shake on Best Thing I Ever Ate at Stand4 burger in NYC. mmmm ever since i have craved one!!!!
http://www.standburger.com/tostay.html
Jessica
ok, I thought I’d seen these once before…that episode is totally where!
Darcy
I always completely catch my marshmellows on fire let it burn for a few then blow out…how else are you supposed to get a nice charred crunchy coat? Other people just kind of warm their marshmellows..you’ve gotta be in it to win it! Like this milkshake…just won my heart…so happening.
Kylie @ A Hungry Spoon
I’m completely one of those annoyingly patient marshmallow roasters–I’ll sit for 5 solid minutes waiting for a perfectly golden brown marshmallow to cook. Everyone else around the fire has already eaten 3 charred marshmallows before I sink my teeth into my first!
I’m SUPER excited about the pumpkin-cranberry recipe to come! Pumpkin-Walnut-Cranberry Quick bread is one of my favorites to make this time of year :)
Megan
This is the milkshake I’ve been dreaming of for months! Root beer floats kept happening instead. Oops.
Maria Trader
Ooh, I’m going to make these for my hubbies birthday tonight! Thanks!
Meg H.
Add a little chocolate syrup and some graham crackers – and I’m thinking smores shake. Perfect for daughter’s 8th birthday tomorrow!
PK
…..I’ve had this shake befor at “Stand” in New York. This is also the same restaurant that Spike had this shake on the Food Network. They are SO incredibly good that I skip getting the burger now and just order the shake! I purposely did not search for the recipe online because I knew it would be the end of me. Thanks, I will now make these at home and gain 20lbs!
Katrina
Awesome milkshake recipe! This looks amazing.
Laura
i’ve had this shake at spike’s restaurant and o.m.g. was. it. good. i can’t wait to try it at home with your recipe!!!
Gail
On food network there is a show called The Best Thing I Ever Ate, and Michael Simon goes to this shop somewhere and gets these toasted marshmallow milkshakes and they look so good. I’m glad I can try it now!
Aimee C.
Joy, can I move in with you?
cassie o
i’m a slow roaster…it’s worth the wait
i also like to slowly pull off the outside layer of crisp, leaving a new gooey inside to be toasted…eat & repeat!
Lauren
Holy crap. That looks AMAZING. Way to go Spike & Joy!!!
By the way, I’m totally with you on how to toast a marshmallow. The quicker it gets into my mouth, the better. I have no patience for achieving the “perfect” golden exterior. Now that I have a gas stove, this marshmallow milkshake is jumping to the top of my recipe list. I don’t care that it’s 40 degrees and rainy in Boston.
Heather B
It’s totally normal to want one of these for breakfast right? I need one of these STAT!!
Shushmi
INCREDIBLE!! Im doing this this weekend – I dont care that its freezing outside! I love toasted marshmallows and I love milkshakes – so im ditching the indian chai tea and drinking this instead! under a cosy blanket or by the radiator of course! :)
Patty
You’re killing me here! How can that not be good?! (I wonder if my brulee torch would work for the toasting.)
The only display of patience I show is in marshmallow toasting.
(I’m loving my paper straws, btw.)
Mary
As a slow-roller myself, I shake my fist at you for setting my marshmallow alight! See, it’s not that char is actively despised by the slow-roller community, it’s just that we prefer a perfect, evenly gooshy and delicious marshmallow over hot-on-the-outside-cold-on-the-inside marshmallows. Show some respect for the marshmallowy gods (you’ve seen Ghostbusters, right?)! :)
peachkins
I think I need something like this in my life
Lauren
My marshmallow motto: Torch, peel, eat, repeat. Yum!
maggie
Yummy! I live in the DC area and had one of his toasted marshmallow shakes at Good Stuff Eatery – sooooo amazingly good.
Tabitha (From Single to Married)
Oh – it’s so pretty, especially against the red polka dots! Looks tasty too. :)
Danielle
Like seriously?! This is insane!! I need to get to this like now! Marshmallows are the best, especially charred! :)
Kathryn
I Need Marshmallows and the store isn’t open yet or I would be making this right now.
I’m a burn and blow gal too.OMG this sounds so good.
Vanessa
I have to make this! HOLY CRAP JOY, THIS IS DANGEROUS!
joythebaker
all caps.
Aimee Shugarman
Maybe I can have one of these after my hot cup of coffee…sounds delish though, thanks!!
Carol
I have been known to re-burn the mallows after eating the charred outside.(YUP… I burn the gooey inside too)!
pookiep17
I have been wanting to invest in a fire pit for the back patio…now I have the BEST excuse ever! Sounds delicious!!
Emma
How lush! I could totally go for one right now …
Lauren at KeepItSweet
YUM! i actually prefer burnt marshmallows:-) lightly toasted doesn’t work for me
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is
OMG I LOVE marshmallows! This is a freaking awesome idea.
The Blue-Eyed Bakers
Oh thank you! We welcome this pumpkin, apple, cranberry recipe madness break with open arms…er open mouths.
Cindy
Oh My Goodness–does that ever look fantastic (first thing in the morning no less). LOVE the mason jar glasses!!! Thanks for sharing :-)
Tora
Oh yeah!
(YAY!)
Holly
Yesterday must have been a marshmallow kind of day because, I made my fall marshmallows too. I have heard of this milkshake before. Food network or Cooking channel? I have always been dying to try it. I am making this asap for the milkshake/marshmallow obsessed boyfriend. He thanks you in advance for finally giving me a recipe. I have been making marshmallow milkshake promises for some time now and now I can finally deliver. Thanks Joy!!
K
How I wish marshmallows were a reality in India. Maybe I could try making some.
Debbie
I recently Made Homemade Marshmallows, with my Grandaughter. They were great and pretty easy to do. Google the Recipe from FoodNetwork – Elton Brown. Or Martha Stewart.
Try them!
Sushi Girl
K, check out Food network dot com. Alton Brown has homemade marshmallow recipe and there are tons more recipes you can google out there :o) No reason why you should be denied!!
joythebaker
i’ll make some holiday marshmallows this winter too!
Sonia
Oh my goodness, who knew?! Looks like there are a lot of us marshmallow burners out there – thankfully. Your opening line had me worried I’d not be able to make this one just right but I see we DO have it just right after all! ;-)
Paulette
OMG I think I’ve gone to heaven and died. Love toasted marshmallows. Just another way to eat them. Thanks Joy
Deepa
You need an open fire in your life, we have one in our house and it makes the best ‘char’
Definitely going to make this SOON!
I bet toasted marshmallows dunked in coffee is good too
Girl japan
That is like, the most simple, yet chic, and coolest drink ever…. I just lurv the smell of melted mallows….
delaney @ heartbreakpie
The way that you mix desserts and drinks is totally awe-inspiring. That is all.
jas
yum I love toasted marshmallows when they’re so gooey inside they fall off the roasting stick! Must try this… or maybe just a super sweet marshmallow ice cream is required I wonder how well ooey gooey toasted marshmallows would go in an ice cream maker….?
Em B
you and this post are SO excellent but tell me WHERE did you get your SWEET STRAWS??
Jessica S
I live in Hawaii so the cranberry pumpkin thing doesn’t feel right. Can’t wait to give this a try!
Shauna from Piece of Cake
Gurrrllll. This is Glor. I. Ous. Glorious! And now on my to-do list of things to put on my thighs ASAP.
Stephanie
Yowza…that sounds really good! Are those homemade marshmallows? They don’t look like the average store bought kind. As for my roasting style… burn bright then extinguish quick! I love the contrast between the burnt part and the gooey insides!
joythebaker
they’re not homemade marshmallows… they’re vegetarian marshmallows from Whole Foods. super yummy.
Nancy T.
Wow do these look yummy!!
Ravenous Rowie
Uuuum, yes please! Where’s mine!?! I could probably down a few of those right about now! Yum!
Jessica
This makes me think of summer…or I want to sit at a fire while I drink this deliciousness, so torn between feelings.
Michelle
Light a fire in a wood stove (that is if you have one in your house), put on shorts and a sweater – consume milkshake, and tuck this away until summer and know that you have it perfected.
katrina
wow joy two posts in one day, yaysers :D
i spend far too much time here, but hey ;)
joythebaker
i’m totally glad you’re here!
Jessica @ bake me away!
Wow…now I’m craving one of these and it’s 1am. Cruel world!
By the way, I’ve made s’mores in a toaster oven once and am convinced that that’s actually what they’re for because it toasted the marshmallows so perfectly. Love the polka dots!
Marcella
After I catch my marshmallows on fire, I blow them out, and then slip the black/deformed part off. And voila! Melty, gooey, marshmallowy goodness :)
Sasha @ Global Table Adventure
Marcella, I do that too.. but I also eat the burnt part. Actually, I eat the burnt part, then I re-burn what’s left, and keep going until it is all gone. A habit I’ve had since I was 12, when I was a Girl Scout :)
Rhonda in Louisiana
Ditto that, Sasha……burn, eat, repeat! I think I’ll go toast one on my gas stove right now! Yum!