Chef John's Zabaglione
In this classic Italian dessert, sweet, juicy fruit is enveloped in a rich but impossibly light custard.
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- Serves: 2 persons
Ingredients
- ½cup strawberries - hulled, halved and sliced
- 1teaspoon white sugar
- 3large egg yolks
- 3tablespoons white sugar
- ¼cup dry Marsala wine
Instructions
Step 1
Gently stir the strawberries and sugar together in a bowl. Cover and let sit at room temperature until juices release, about 1 hour.Step 2
Divide fruit between 2 small, clear serving bowls or stemmed cocktail glasses.Step 3
Place egg yolks, sugar, and marsala into metal mixing bowl. Set over burner on low heat. Hold rim of bowl with a potholder. Whisk until mixture forms loose peaks, 7 or 8 minutes. Mixture should feel warm to the touch.Step 4
Spoon custard over the strawberries. Serve while custard is still warm.