Zabaglione

Zabaglione

A classic Italian dessert of egg yolks, sugar, and Marsala whisked over gentle heat into a warm, light custard.

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Fill the saucepan with about 3 cm of water and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Set the heatproof bowl over the saucepan without letting its base touch the water.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Heatproof Bowl, saucepan

  2. Step 2

    Remove the bowl from the saucepan. Add the egg yolks and sugar, then whisk until pale, thick, and smooth.

    Timer: 3 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 6.0 piece Egg Yolk, 100.0 gr Granulated Sugar

    Cookware: Heatproof Bowl, whisk

  3. Step 3

    Gradually whisk in the Marsala wine until the mixture is uniform.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Ingredients used: 120.0 ml Marsala Wine

    Cookware: Heatproof Bowl, whisk

  4. Step 4

    Return the bowl to the saucepan and whisk continuously over the gently simmering water until the zabaglione triples in volume, holds soft ribbons, and reaches 71°C.

    Timer: 8 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Heatproof Bowl, instant-read thermometer, saucepan, whisk

  5. Step 5

    Remove the bowl from the heat, whisk for 30 seconds, and immediately divide the warm zabaglione among serving glasses.

    Timer: 1 min (fixed)

    Cookware: Heatproof Bowl, Serving Glasses, whisk

Nutrition (Estimated)

Food safety

Caution: moderate

Heat the custard to 71°C while whisking continuously. Refrigerate any leftovers within 2 hours and consume within 1 day; the texture is best immediately after preparation.

Risk factors

  • raw egg yolks before cooking
  • alcohol remains after brief heating
  • hot steam from the water bath

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