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Zabaglione - Authentic Zabaione Cream

Zabaglione is a 3-ingredient custard-like Italian Christmas dessert. Serve it with cookies, fresh berries, or add it to tiramisu'!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 256 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 4 medium-sized egg yolks
  • 4 tablespoon sugar
  • 4 tablespoon marsala wine

Instructions

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  1. In a large heat-proof bowl, whisk the egg yolks, sugar, and a pinch of salt, until light, fluffy and airy, about 4 minutes.
  2. Transfer the bowl over a saucepan of simmering water (do not let the bottom of the bowl touch water) and gradually whisk in the Marsala wine.
  3. Whisk the zabaione constantly and vigourously until it thickens, about 10 minutes.
  4. Use a kitchen thermometer to check the temperature, the zabaglione is ready when it reaches 82°C/179°F, or (if you don't have a thermometer) when it reaches a custard-like consistency.
  5. Pour your zabaglione into dessert glasses and serve immediately.
  6. If you'd like to serve it cold, place the bowl over a larger bowl filled with ice and cold water, and whisk gently until it's completely cool.

Notes

  • Zabaglione can be served warm or cold. Store in an airtight container and transfer to the refrigerator, serve within 24 hours.
  • SUBSTITUTIONS
  • You can substitute granulated sugar with raw cane sugar or light brown sugar.
  • You can substitute Marsala wine with Porto wine, Vin Santo, Madeira wine, limoncello, prosecco, or champagne.
  • COOKING TIPS
  • You can use a whisk or an electric hand mixer for whipping the eggs and sugar.
  • Always use a whisk during the cooking process, do not use an electric hand mixer.
  • Make sure the water doesn't boil but simmers during the bain-marie cooking process.
  • If you use a stainless steel bowl, make sure the bowl doesn't touch the simmering water.
  • If you use a heat-proof glass bowl, the bowl can barely touch the simmering water, without the risk of overcooking the mixture.

Nutrition Information

Calories 256kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 29g (10%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Cholesterol 389mg (130%) Sodium 20mg (1%) Potassium 67mg (2%) Sugar 26g (52%) Vitamin A 519IU (10%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 256

% Daily Value*

Calories 256kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 29g 10%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 389mg 130%
Sodium 20mg 1%
Potassium 67mg 1%
Sugar 26g 52%
Vitamin A 519IU 10%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.