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Zabaglione

A warm, airy Italian custard of egg yolks whipped with sugar and Marsala wine into a frothy cloud.

15 minutes
Serves 8
Dessert

Instructions

  1. 1

    Set up a double boiler by bringing 1 inch of water to a bare simmer in a saucepan and choosing a heatproof bowl that sits snugly on top without touching the water.

  2. 2

    In the bowl off the heat, whisk the egg yolks and sugar together until pale, thick, and ribbony, about 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Whisk in the Marsala, then set the bowl over the simmering water and whisk continuously and vigorously for 5 to 8 minutes as the mixture triples in volume and forms soft, warm peaks, taking care never to let it scramble.

  4. 4

    Once the zabaglione holds a fluffy ribbon when the whisk is lifted and feels warm to the touch, remove it from the heat immediately.

  5. 5

    Spoon the warm custard over fresh berries in stemmed glasses, dust with lemon zest if using, and serve at once before it deflates.

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