A resounding “Bravo!” went out to the marshmallows from Gateau et Ganache of Palo Alto, California. Above, their Blackberry marshmallow. Photography by Dhanraj Emanuel | THE NIBBLE.
|
STEPHANIE ZONIS is a Contributing Editor.
|
|
November 2007
Updated March 2009
|
|
Marshmallow Madness ~ Part II
Page 9: Sophia’s Sweets & Dulces Del Rocío Marshmallows
This is Page 9 of a 12-page review of gourmet marshmallows. Click on the black links below to visit other pages.
Sophia’s Sweets Marshmallows
This fine artisan bakery makes marshmallows in Chocolate, Mocha, Lemon, Orange, Raspberry and Vanilla. Except for the Chocolate, which run about 1-1/4 inches square  by 1 inch tall, these marshmallows are roughly 1-3/4 inch cubes. They have some crunch to them, thanks to a sprinkling of sanding sugar on the top and bottom. The Chocolate has a medium-brown inside, with a nice, solidly chocolate flavor. The Mocha, which is a very pale color, has a surprisingly rich coffee flavor. But the real stars of this show are the Lemon and Orange, featuring citrus zest you can see. Biting into them is like biting into a fluffy, sweet, citrus cloud (with some crunch from the sugar crystals). You get genuine citrus flavor in abundance, which mellows the sweetness of the confection. Terrific! A tender and delicate style of marshmallow. Right now, you must call to order. The Lemon and Orange are favorites.
Also read our review of Sophia’s excellent, gluten-free panforte.
Photo courtesy of Sophia’s Sweets.
SophiasSweets.com
Split Bean Coffee Marshmallows
This company sells marshmallows under the Dulces Del Rocío  label. Current flavors include Coconut, Banana, Mint, Pumpkin-Spice and Vanilla. The marshmallows are about 2 inches by 1-1/4 inches by 1 inch tall. I’m as impressed by Split Bean’s judicious use of flavorings and colorings (neither is employed to excess) as I am by their honesty. Roger, with whom I spoke, told me that he doesn’t consider their marshmallows to be “all natural,” as they use corn syrup and gelatin. That’s just not something you hear a candy maker say every day!† I especially like the Coconut, a sentiment echoed by my NIBBLE colleagues who tasted them. They are a pale yellow-green and coated with fine, thin shreds of coconut. Also notable is the Mint, of a pretty, pale green and with just the right quantity of mint flavor. Because I’m not a huge fan of pumpkin, I never thought I’d enjoy a Pumpkin-Spice marshmallow, but the element of autumn spices really adds an unexpected and fun touch. Chewier style. Shown in the photo are Pumpkin-Spice and Mint.
Photo by Dhanraj Emmanuel | THE NIBBLE.
†EDITOR’S NOTE: In general, food is considered all natural if it is made without chemical preservatives, artificial flavors and colorings. Gelatin and corn syrup are both naturally-derived products, not chemically processed.
See more flavors and photos of Dulces del Rocío marshmallows in our review of Gourmet Green Marshmallows.
SplitBeanCoffee.com
Continue To Page 10: Tuccelli & Whole Foods Market
Go To The Article Index Above
|
