RECIPE: Liquidised- Level 3, Zabaglione

An indulgent and creamy recipe that doubles as a sweet breakfast or rich dessert. It has a strong kick but a gentle origin story 🥰

Zabaglione with a dusting of nutmeg

The first time I tried Zabaglione I was an adult but for years beforehand, the only thing I knew about it was that my great grandmother used to make it fresh for my mum for breakfast when she was a little girl, and she would give her savoiardi (sponge fingers) to soak it up with and eat it.

Well what a surprise little kick I got when I tasted a mouthful of marsala instead of sweet custard. Times were different, Mum turned out fine etc. etc.

There are variations of custards across so many cultures that vary with spices, liqueurs and other secret ingredients but the marsala is a really great spin and reflection of the Italian cuisine in such a simple recipe. Over the years I've seen it on menus, as a gelato flavour, on the TV- the list goes on.

With the complexity and depth provided by the liquer, the sweetness of the sugar and the consistency of liquidised or moderately thick, Zabaglione can be enjoyed by any respectable and liqueur loving adult and can still cater to a range of safe swallowing needs.

Some people like to serve it room temperature or even a little warm. Some prefer it cold, straight out of the fridge. However, one recommendation I do have is to eat it fresh or give it a good whisk again before serving because if it rests too long it will separate.

Zabaglione can go with a range of different dustings depending on whether you're in the mood for something a little spicy or a little sweet, or you can serve it with your favourite biscotti or sponge finger to soak up some of that marsala 😋

Zabaglione

Serves 3

INGREDIENTS

2 egg yolks

75g sugar

¼ cup marsala 

METHOD

1.Cream the sugar and egg yolks together until smooth and well combined with a whisk or hand beater. 

2. Slowly add the marsala in small batches to the creamed eggs and sugar, and whisk thoroughly.

3. Continue to whisk the mixture until it is smooth, fluffy and consistent. 

Serve and dress with your choice of nutmeg, cinnamon or chocolate dusting 🍫