{"id":"zabaione_e4ffd1c355","slug":"zabaione","title":"Zabaione","description":"A classic, ethereal Italian dessert custard that is light, frothy, and rich. Made with only three main ingredients, it features the deep, oaky sweetness of Marsala wine.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":5,"cookMinutes":15,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"4 large egg yolks","name":"Egg Yolks","quantity":4,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":4,"usUnit":"piece","form":"yolk","notes":"large, room temperature","group":"Custard Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"50g (1/4 cup) granulated sugar","name":"Granulated Sugar","quantity":50,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"extra fine preferred","group":"Custard Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"60ml (1/4 cup) sweet Marsala wine","name":"Marsala Wine","quantity":60,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"sweet variety","group":"Custard Base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"A pinch of salt","name":"Salt","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"fine","notes":"to balance sweetness","group":"Custard Base","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Fill a medium saucepan with 2 inches of water and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.","group":"Preparation","title":"Fill a medium saucepan","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"In a large heatproof bowl, combine the egg yolks and granulated sugar. Whisk vigorously for about 2-3 minutes until the mixture becomes pale, thick, and creamy.","group":"Mixing","title":"Combine the egg yolks and granulated sugar","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Slowly pour in the Marsala wine and add a pinch of salt while continuing to whisk until fully incorporated.","group":"Mixing","title":"Slowly pour in the Marsala wine","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Place the bowl over the saucepan of simmering water. Ensure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water. Whisk constantly and rhythmically for 8-10 minutes. The custard should double in volume, become very frothy, and reach a temperature of approximately 160°F (71°C).","group":"Cooking","title":"Place the bowl over the saucepan of simmering water","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Continue whisking until the mixture is thick enough to hold a 'ribbon' for a few seconds when the whisk is lifted. Remove from heat immediately.","group":"Cooking","title":"Continue whisking until the mixture is thick enough","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Pour the warm Zabaione into individual dessert glasses. Serve immediately while warm and airy, or chill if preferred.","group":"Serving","title":"Pour the warm Zabaione","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Always use a heatproof glass or stainless steel bowl for the double boiler. Ensure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the simmering water to prevent the eggs from scrambling. Serve immediately with fresh berries or biscotti.","cuisine":{"group":"Italian","specific":["Italian"]},"course":["dessert"],"cookingMethod":["simmer","whisk"],"equipment":["Saucepan","Heatproof bowl","Whisk","Dessert glasses"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free"],"allergens":["eggs","sulfites"],"difficulty":"medium","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"portion","note":""},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Zabaione is best served immediately as it loses its airy volume over time. However, it can be whisked over an ice bath after cooking and kept in the fridge."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It may deflate slightly.","reheatingNotes":"Do not reheat as the eggs will scramble. Serve cold or gently fold in whipped cream to restore texture."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fzabaione_e4ffd1c355%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=14a2d3e3-eade-48a2-8950-b337e34134f1","imageAlt":"Zabaione — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["custard","italian dessert","marsala","gluten free","classic","zabaglione"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Zabaione","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T08:19:21.565Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T08:19:21.565Z","related":[{"id":"amaretti_5cd3652db8","slug":"amaretti","title":"Amaretti","description":"Classic Italian almond cookies that are delightfully crisp on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside. 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