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

(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.

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 ...