Italian Zabaione Recipe

zabaione zambaglione with marsala in a stem glass

There's no way to describe Italian Zabaione but to say that it is a light foamy dessert with a hint of liquor that's not overly sweet. Also referred to as Zabaglione in the English language.

Zabaione is perfect as a dessert for two on special occasions like Valentine's Day or a romantic dinner for two.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Desserts and Snacks

Cuisine Italian

Servings

Calories 208 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

½ strawberries cut in bite size pieces
1 tsp sugar
3 large eggs yolks
3 tbsp sugar
¼ cup marsala wine or vermouth, ice wine, liquor of your choice

Instructions

Combine chopped strawberries in a bowl with 1 tsp of sugar and mix. Place half in a serving glass and the other in another glass.
Place eggs yolks in a glass or stainless steel bowl and use a whisk to break the yolks and mix them a little bit. Add liquor and 3 tbsp of sugar.
Place the bowl on top of a double boiler and begin to continuously whisk until the consistency of the egg holds soft peaks, is smooth and turns a little brighter in color. About 8 to 10 minutes. Use an oven mitt to hold the bowl as you whisk.
Once the egg mixture reaches a consistency you like, take the bowl and set it on top of ice that's in another bowl for about 5 minutes. Spoon the zabaione in the glasses filled with chopped strawberries ensuring you divide the portions equally. Serve with half a ladyfinger wedged in the middle.

Notes

Top Tips

If you don't have a double boiler, place your bowl on top of a pot filled with 2 inches of water.

You can also serve the zabaione warm immediately once it is ready.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 275mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 368IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 1mg

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