Marshmallow Ice Cream Topping

I love a simple ice cream sundae with rocky road ice cream or strawberry ice cream and gooey marshmallow topping dripping down the sides.  This is super easy to make and can also be used as a fruit dip for a parties.

Marshmallow Ice Cream Topping

1 teaspoon unflavored powdered gelatin
1 cup cold water, divided
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
Pinch of salt
1 teaspoon vanilla

In a mixing bowl with a whisk attachment, beat together gelatin and 1/2 cup cold water for a few seconds then let gelatin bloom. In a saucepan, using a candy thermometer, bring sugar, corn syrup, salt and remaining 1/2 cup cold water to a boil over medium-high heat. Continue cooking, without stirring, until the temperature reaches 240 degrees. Remove from heat and pour the syrup over the gelatin mixture. Add vanilla extract. Beat on low speed for 2 minutes. Then increase the speed to high and beat until the mixture becomes thick, white and shiny. Pour into a glass container and cover with a lid. Store in the refrigerator.