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Perfect Italian Zabaglione Recipe with Fresh Strawberries and Champagne

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A light, airy Italian custard dessert made with egg yolks, sugar, and champagne, served warm over fresh strawberries. Elegant, quick, and perfect for special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large egg yolks, room temperature
  • ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
  • ½ cup (120 ml) champagne or sparkling wine (Brut or Extra Dry recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (about 300 grams) fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
  • Optional: splash of Marsala wine or twist of lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Fill a medium saucepan with about 2 inches (5 cm) of water and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat. Ensure the water does not touch the bottom of the mixing bowl when placed on top.
  2. In a heatproof mixing bowl, whisk together 4 large egg yolks and ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar vigorously until pale, thick, and slightly fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Place the bowl over the simmering water, making sure no water splashes into the eggs. Whisk continuously to avoid scrambling.
  4. Slowly pour in ½ cup (120 ml) champagne or sparkling wine while whisking vigorously. Continue whisking until the mixture becomes light, frothy, and nearly doubles in volume, about 6-8 minutes. It should coat the back of a spoon when ready.
  5. Remove the bowl from heat and whisk in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir to combine.
  6. Hull and halve about 2 cups (300 grams) of fresh strawberries and arrange them in serving bowls or glasses.
  7. Spoon the warm zabaglione gently over the strawberries and serve immediately.

Notes

Use room temperature eggs for better emulsification and fluffiness. Maintain a gentle simmer to avoid scrambling the eggs. Whisk continuously and pour champagne slowly to keep the froth. Serve immediately for best texture. Leftovers can be refrigerated up to 24 hours and gently reheated over a bain-marie while whisking.

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Keywords: zabaglione, Italian dessert, champagne dessert, fresh strawberries, easy custard, homemade dessert, gluten-free dessert, dairy-free dessert

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