2. Heat oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit with a rack in the middle of the oven.

It’s hard to believe anyone from any walk of life would turn down one of Ina Garten‘s best Valentine’s Day desserts ... homemade marshmallows are a labor of love that will wow your Valentine.

Topping: 1 cup whipping cream 1/4 cup powdered sugar (or more), 1 teaspoon vanilla In a double boiler or a metal bowl set over a pan of boiling water (not touching), combine the marshmallows ...

(Vegetarians can substitute marshmallow recipes that call for gelatine with agar-agar.) Be sure to pour the hot sugar mixture into the egg whites in a slow, steady stream while whisking ...

Making your own marshmallows needs a little bit of patience ... Leave to dry and cool for another 30 minutes if serving as a gooey dessert, or 2-3 hours if cutting into squares.