A double-decker marshmallow stack from Three Tarts

They’re fluffy, sometimes adorned, and remind Americans of their childhood. And this time we’re not talking about cupcakes!

For Americans, marshmallows hold a special place in our dessert repertoire, particularly in the summer time when we make S’mores, first roasting them over an open flame and then sandwiching them between squares of chocolate and graham crackers.

These plush, sticky pillows do have a reputation for being too sweet (and not just when they’re smooshed between chocolate and cookies!), but a host of bakeries and specialty dessert shops around New York city have found a way to elevate this seemingly simple treat to gourmet status, first reported in the New York Times and then across the pond in the Daily Mail and the Metro.

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