Chef John's Classic Marsala Zabaglione
Chef John's Classic Marsala Zabaglione is a warm, airy custard with a gentle sweetness and the aromatic lift of dry Marsala. Silky and light, it drapes over juicy, lightly sugared strawberries, creating a contrast of tart fruit and creamy foam. Serve this elegant Italian dessert after dinner or for a special occasion when you want something rich yet feather-light.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Classic Marsala Zabaglione, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 34 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 58 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 17
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 28
- General Wellness
- 1
Gently mix the strawberries and sugar in a bowl, then cover and let stand at room temperature until they release their juices, about 1 hour.
- 2
Divide the fruit between 2 small, clear serving bowls or stemmed cocktail glasses.
- 3
Place the egg yolks, sugar, and marsala in a metal mixing bowl; set it over a burner on low heat; hold the rim with a potholder; whisk until the mixture forms loose peaks, 7 or 8 minutes, and it should feel warm to the touch.
- 4
Spoon the custard over the strawberries and serve while the custard is still warm.
- Calories 230.13 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 13.51 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 17.46 g 6%
- Total Fat 9.05 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 3.52 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High --
- Cholesterol 351.01 mg High 117%
- Sodium 345.72 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 1.4 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 10.8 g --
- Added Sugars 6.98 g Moderate 14%
- Calcium 58.75 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.28 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 229.01 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 83.93 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 14.56 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 1.5 mcg Low Source 8%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Strawberries 🍓
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Chef John's Classic Marsala Zabaglione is an Italian dessert recipe made with 4 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 2, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Eggs, Marsala Wine, Strawberries in Sugar, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 230.13 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Classic Marsala Zabaglione?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 4 ingredients, usually served for dessert.
- What is Chef John's Classic Marsala Zabaglione made of?
- The main ingredients are Eggs, Marsala Wine, Strawberries in Sugar, Sugar. The full list of 4 is above.
- What goes well with Chef John's Classic Marsala Zabaglione?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Classic Marsala Zabaglione?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 230.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Classic Marsala Zabaglione easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 4 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chef John's Classic Marsala Zabaglione healthy?
- Chef John's Classic Marsala Zabaglione has an easyChef Pro health score of 31/100. Per serving, it provides 230.13 calories and 13.51 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 345.72 mg (15% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.52 g (18% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.98 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Strawberries and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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