Is it wrong to start thinking what food to make for this Christmas already? Hence, I present you the pistachio chocolate marshmallows.
Trick ‘cha! These were actually made for the Halloween over the weekend. I actually had not prepare anything for the Trick or Treaters, so decided to churn up these quick and easy pistachio chocolate marshmallows as back up just in case. But alas, none of the Trick or Treaters came to knock on our door. Oh well, none for them, more for me! Ha! 
I am actually not big on marshmallow on its own, I found them too sweet. You see, I don’t grew up with marshmallows, there was no marshmallow roasting around the camp fire in my younger years and definitely no hot chocolate with a marshmallow on top. So I guess I simply can’t see the attraction of eating a bouncy lump made out of sugar and egg white.
On the other hand, the Pom can easily eat a whole pack on its own, which I find quite disconcerting. I prefer them with a cup of coffee, or like what I did – coated them in chocolate. I had some pistachios in the pantry so decided to roast them, then roughly chop them up and sprinkle on top of the marshmallows. Have to say the simple marshmallows instantly looks like a million dollar with the shiny coat of chocolate and the speckles of pistachios. Did I mention how easy it is to make? I definitely will make them again for many special occasions to come.
Pistachio Chocolate Marshmallows
Ingredients
1 bag of marshmallows
200g dark chocolate
1 tbsp vegetable oil
30g pistachios, roasted and roughly chopped
Methods
1. Melt the chocolate in a heat proof bowl over a saucepan with hot simmering water. Do not let the water get to the chocolate.
2. Once the chocolate is melted, add vegetable oil and stir well. Set aside and let it cool.
3. Roast the pistachios and roughly chopped.
4. Dip marshmallow in the chocolate sauce and make sure is well coated, then rest it on cooling rack.
5. Sprinkle chopped pistachios and let it rest until the chocolate is set.
6. Try not to eat all at once, like that is gonna happen.
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Oooh! these look very posh!
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That looks fantastic! I love homemade marshmallows, and this makes it just that much better =D.
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Marshmallows are a bit too sweet for me as well, but these look beautiful! I love the contrast of the bright green pistachio atop the dark chocolate.
Yum! These look delicious and super easy. Perfect xmas presents for workmates
Marshmallows sexified! =D
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Yum! They look so good! I’m not a big fan of them on their own either, they are very sweet. Though I used to love warming one up in the microwave for 10 secs when I was younger, cos they would expand so much! Aww too bad you didn’t get any trick or treaters, they missed out!
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YUM!
:)
wonderful idea!!
getting excited bout christmas this early is a little wrong but forgiveable when you’ve got little sweets that adorable! love the combo. it’s my fav
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Yum! Those poor trick-or-treaters really missed out!
Yum that is quite the sexy marshmallow haha. I’m not surprised that you couldn’t stop eating them coz they look so good!
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yum, what a great idea. they would make very easy petit fours. i find packet marshmallows very sweet but when they’re toasted over a naked flame, mmm bliss. i blackened a few forks over the gas flame at home (ha, mum never found out!). fresh marshmallows are another realm of happiness altogether!
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Those pistachios just top it off, I can imagine the nice texture it gives to the softness of the marshmellows! Oh and it’s not too late to think of what food to make for Christmas, Westfields started decorations last month!!!
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you star! these look great!
These look so good, I bet you wouldn’t notice the sweetness
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I agree with Helen, you have to roast them on a flammmeee mmmmm but these look perfect for a nice mug of hot chocolate yum!
I don’t think it’s too early to start pondering christmas recipes…. hey, the other night I felt the need to watch a really old ‘A christmas Carol’. I’m ready for some christmas delights!!
they look adorable (and really do look like poshy exxy treats you buy from a chcoolate cafe somewhere) hehe
These look absolutely decadent. So simple as well! Great pics. Sent me to rehab.
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I’m not a huge marshmallow fan if it’s on its own either. These look amazing!
so esy to make, everyone can make em!
yeah maybe next time i should homemade the marshmallows from scratch.
yeah the dark chocolate definitely tone the sweetness down a little.
Thanks Anita, yep, i definitely will it again for Xmas.!
hahahaahha the best way to describe them
oohhh.. i will try to put in the microwave, i love them BIGGER! LOL
it sure yummy…
you are too right
Xmas makes me happy 
Looking forward to it 
hhehehehe oh well.. there’s always next year.
tell me about it, who would have thought adding chocolate can be so tasty..
lol…. such norty kid.
I think I would do it too, but with a chopstick 
hheeh thanks bowb!
hmm not anymore after the chocolate
im sure ill get the chance when i go camping one day…
heheheehhe lets all start cooking or baking for xmas !:)
yeah is cheap and easy, everyone can do it!
hheeheh hope u get some ttasty treats!
i am surprised on how many ppl here now into marshmallows on its own.
Beautiful photos – just gorgeous. There’s no way I could stop at one – or five…
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I’m like the Pom. Could eat a whole bag of plain marshmallow no problem. BUT these look even more divine. Paired with some crunch and some extra cocoa sweetness, they would be irresitable.
Oh, and I’ve already got my entire baking list for Christmas underway. So no, not wrong at all to be thinking ahead. Well, that’s what I like to tell myself anyway!
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Ok, so I don’t like marshmallows. But I want one of these anyway.
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What a fantastic idea! YUMMO!
just wanted to ask is it necessary to add the oil…would it make that much of a difference if i dont add it? also, if it is necessary then which oil would be best?
depends on where you are. Vegetable oil is to stop the chocolate solidified too quick, especially during winter time. The oil makes it more pliable and also gives it a sheen. I used canola oil, it works fine.