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
- 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
- Protein 13.51 g Good Source
- Carbs 17.46 g Moderate
- Total Fat 9.05 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.52 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High
- Cholesterol 351.01 mg High
- Sodium 345.72 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.4 g Low Source
- Sugar 10.8 g High
- Added Sugar 6.98 g Moderate
- Calcium 58.75 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.28 mg Moderate
- Potassium 229.01 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 83.93 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 7.96 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 2.71 mcg Moderate
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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.
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