Serve it with moscato d'Asti or sweet berry compote on the side.
Classic Zabaione (Marsala Egg Custard)
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A warm, foamy custard whisked over gentle heat until it triples in volume. Serve it warm in glasses with crisp cookies. Makes 4 cups in about 20 minutes.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Servings
4
Ingredients
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Scales from a half to a double batch; give a bigger batch a little more time.
- 6 (108 g)egg yolks
- ⅓ cup (75 g)sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml)dry Marsala wine
- 1 pinchfine salt
- 2 oz (60 g)crisp ladyfinger cookies
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Instructions
- Bring about 2 inches (5 cm) of water to a gentle simmer in a saucepan.
- In a large heatproof bowl that sits over (not touching) the water, whisk the yolks, sugar and salt until pale.
- Whisk in the Marsala and set the bowl over the simmering water, lifting it off the heat if the water boils hard.
- Whisk constantly and vigorously for 8 to 10 minutes, until the mixture triples in volume, forms soft ribbons and an instant-read thermometer reads 160 F (71 C).
- Remove from the heat at once and whisk 1 minute more to cool slightly.
- Divide among four glasses and serve warm with the ladyfingers on the side.
Tips
- Never let the bowl touch the water or the yolks will scramble.
- Keep whisking all the way into the corners of the bowl.
- Serve right away; it deflates as it stands.
- Cook yolks to 160 F (71 C) to reduce the risk of Salmonella, and serve promptly.
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Recipe FAQ
How long does it take to make classic zabaione (marsala egg custard)?
Plan on 10 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking. The recipe makes 4 cups (4 servings).
How should I store classic zabaione (marsala egg custard)?
Best eaten at once. Refrigerate leftovers up to 1 day and whisk before serving cold or fold into whipped cream.
Can I make classic zabaione (marsala egg custard) ahead?
It is at its best the day it is made; prepare it a few hours before serving.
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Nutrition
Per serving = 1 of 4 servings this recipe makes.
275
Calories / serving
10.6g
Fat
31.2g
Carbs
5.1g
Protein
25.4g
Sugar
Whole recipe (4 servings): ~1100 cal · 42g fat · 125g carbs · 20g protein · 102g sugar
Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.
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