World Flavors Cookbook

Zabaione

A warm, frothy custard of egg yolks, Marsala wine, and sugar — Italy's most ancient dessert, eaten warm from a glass.

Cuisine: Italy

Ingredients

• 6 egg yolks
• 100g sugar
• 150ml Marsala wine (or Moscato)

Instructions

1. Combine yolks and sugar in a heatproof bowl.
2. Whisk until pale and thick.
3. Set over a pot of barely simmering water (bain-marie).
4. Whisk continuously while adding Marsala gradually.
5. Whisk 10-15 minutes until tripled in volume and very frothy.
6. Pour into glasses. Serve immediately with ladyfingers.