Russian Zefir (Fruit Marshmallow)

Name: Russian Zefir (Fruit Marshmallow)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 200 g tart apple (such as Granny Smith, peeled and chopped); 100 g raspberries or blackcurrants (fresh or frozen); 150 g granulated sugar; 1 large egg white (room temperature); 1 tsp vanilla extract; 6 g agar agar powder; 150 ml water; 200 g granulated sugar; Icing sugar (for dusting); Cornflour (optional, for firmer setting); Piping bag with star nozzle

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:20min

Zefir is a traditional Russian fruit marshmallow made with puréed apple and berries whipped with egg white and set with agar for a light fluffy texture and delicate flavour perfect with tea or as a sweet gift

Updated at: Thu, 30 Oct 2025 08:28:00 GMT